First U.S. case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in California
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
Missing high school basketball player found after disappearing for about a week, family and friends say
The high school basketball player who was at the center of a missing person's report has been found, according to his friends and family members.
The high school basketball player who was at the center of a missing person's report has been found, according to his friends and family members.
Alleged abduction of teen that triggered Amber Alert was a prank, police say
The alleged abduction of a teenaged girl in Santa Rosa that triggered an Amber Alert to find her on Thursday turned out to be a hoax, according to police.
The alleged abduction of a teenaged girl in Santa Rosa that triggered an Amber Alert to find her on Thursday turned out to be a hoax, according to police.
Missing 3-year-old Tennessee boy, Kentucky teen found safe in California; man in custody
Noah Clare and Amber Clare have been found safe in California. Noah's father, Jacob Clare, is in custody.
Noah Clare and Amber Clare have been found safe in California. Noah's father, Jacob Clare, is in custody.
DoorDash driver defecates in customer's residential lobby after dropping off order
A DoorDash driver in Southern California was seen on surveillance video using a customer's residential building lobby as a toilet after dropping off an order.
A DoorDash driver in Southern California was seen on surveillance video using a customer's residential building lobby as a toilet after dropping off an order.
California sisters imprisoned, tortured by parents along with siblings break silence: It was 'hell'
Two California sisters who were among the 13 siblings held hostage by their parents at the Turpin family’s "House of Horrors" are speaking out for the first time, describing how they had been "close to death" many times before officers rescued them in 2018.
Two California sisters who were among the 13 siblings held hostage by their parents at the Turpin family’s "House of Horrors" are speaking out for the first time, describing how they had been "close to death" many times before officers rescued them in 2018.
California parents sue after getting another couple’s embryo
Daphna Cardinale said she and her husband, Alexander, had immediate suspicions that the girl she gave birth to in late 2019 wasn’t theirs because the child had a darker complexion than they did.
Daphna Cardinale said she and her husband, Alexander, had immediate suspicions that the girl she gave birth to in late 2019 wasn’t theirs because the child had a darker complexion than they did.
Family questioned about human trafficking; mom says it's because they're mixed race
A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias.
A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias.
Disneyland guests trapped on Pirates of the Caribbean ride on Halloween
Riders were apparently stuck on the malfunctioned ride for roughly 90 minutes.
Riders were apparently stuck on the malfunctioned ride for roughly 90 minutes.
Family of couple on the run in $18M COVID-19 relief fraud believes they were abducted
Family members of a Tarzana couple whom the FBI believes cut their tracking bracelets and went on the run while awaiting sentencing for their roles in an $18 million COVID-19 relief fraud case contend the pair were kidnapped.
Family members of a Tarzana couple whom the FBI believes cut their tracking bracelets and went on the run while awaiting sentencing for their roles in an $18 million COVID-19 relief fraud case contend the pair were kidnapped.
Man sues psychic who allegedly promised to remove curse placed on him by ex-girlfriend for $5,100
A man is suing a Palos Verdes Estates psychic for fraud, alleging the businesswoman falsely promised him she could help his marriage if he paid $5,100 to have her remove a curse put in place by the plaintiff's ex-girlfriend.
A man is suing a Palos Verdes Estates psychic for fraud, alleging the businesswoman falsely promised him she could help his marriage if he paid $5,100 to have her remove a curse put in place by the plaintiff's ex-girlfriend.
California oil spill: Wetlands may face ‘ecological disaster’ from pipeline failure
“We are starting to see oil-covered fish and birds washing up along our coastline," Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said.
“We are starting to see oil-covered fish and birds washing up along our coastline," Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
Cause of deaths of California family on hike remains mystery
Authorities have so far determined the California family's deaths were not caused by a gun or any other weapon, a lightning strike, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, cyanide exposure, illegal drugs, alcohol or suicide.
Authorities have so far determined the California family's deaths were not caused by a gun or any other weapon, a lightning strike, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, cyanide exposure, illegal drugs, alcohol or suicide.
Body of retired LASD detective found in freezer in garage of Riverside home
The body of retired Detective Sergeant Miriam E. Travis, 87, was discovered on Sunday in a freezer in the garage of a Riverside home after concerned family members called the police after not hearing from her for some time.
The body of retired Detective Sergeant Miriam E. Travis, 87, was discovered on Sunday in a freezer in the garage of a Riverside home after concerned family members called the police after not hearing from her for some time.
AP: California Gov. Gavin Newsom survives recall effort
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday became the second governor in U.S. history to defeat a recall aimed at kicking him out of office early, a contest the Democratic governor crafted as part of national battle for his party's values in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and lingering threats from "Trumpism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday became the second governor in U.S. history to defeat a recall aimed at kicking him out of office early, a contest the Democratic governor crafted as part of national battle for his party's values in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and lingering threats from "Trumpism."
Family of 5 allegedly attacked by two homeless people with machete in Malibu; dad loses eye
A dad loses his eye after a homeless man slashed his face with a machete.
A dad loses his eye after a homeless man slashed his face with a machete.
California authorities relying on dog's necropsy, other forensics for answers in family's mysterious deaths
The couple set out for a hike with their 1-year-old daughter and their dog in the Sierra Nevada mountains and were all found dead several days later.
The couple set out for a hike with their 1-year-old daughter and their dog in the Sierra Nevada mountains and were all found dead several days later.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.