Elderly woman pretended to be victim of assault; arrested on arson and embezzlement charges
Janice Carlstrom of San Jose was arrested on Thursday after the sheriff's office said she "confessed" to the bizarre string of crimes, which stem from a fire at her office, Pollack Investments at 14500 Big Basin Way, Suite C, in Saratoga, on Nov. 4, 2019.
Janice Carlstrom of San Jose was arrested on Thursday after the sheriff's office said she "confessed" to the bizarre string of crimes, which stem from a fire at her office, Pollack Investments at 14500 Big Basin Way, Suite C, in Saratoga, on Nov. 4, 2019.
California, Oregon, Washington issue travel advisories asking people to self-quarantine for 14 days
The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Detroit native, Stanford economist learns he won Nobel Prize on Nest camera
A Stanford professor who won the Nobel Prize in economics learned he won when his neighbors were at his door is originally from Detroit with a bachelor's from Michigan.
A Stanford professor who won the Nobel Prize in economics learned he won when his neighbors were at his door is originally from Detroit with a bachelor's from Michigan.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
California mother files fertility fraud suit, alleging doctor used his own sperm to impregnate her
In one case, a Livermore woman said that she wanted her sperm donor to be Christian and share her husband's ethnicity. She was horrified when she found out her childrens' biological father turned out to be her Jewish doctor.
In one case, a Livermore woman said that she wanted her sperm donor to be Christian and share her husband's ethnicity. She was horrified when she found out her childrens' biological father turned out to be her Jewish doctor.
Puppy rescued from charred remains of home in California as wildfires burn through West Coast
Rescuers found a puppy sheltering within the charred remains on a property impacted by the Berry Creek fires.
Rescuers found a puppy sheltering within the charred remains on a property impacted by the Berry Creek fires.
Chill out max and relax at the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ mansion on Airbnb for $30 a night
Guests will be greeted virtually by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Guests will be greeted virtually by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
California wildfire started because of pyrotechnics at gender reveal gathering: CalFire
Cal Fire officials did not identify who hosted the party and if the hosts will be held responsible for the fire.
Cal Fire officials did not identify who hosted the party and if the hosts will be held responsible for the fire.
TikTok stars Bryce Hall, Blake Gray charged in COVID-19 party house crackdown in Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced charges Friday against TikTok stars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray as part of a COVID-19 party house crackdown.
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced charges Friday against TikTok stars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray as part of a COVID-19 party house crackdown.
'Historic in nature:' Some California fires scorching earth at 1,000 acres an hour
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Search and recovery efforts continue for 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera at Lake Piru
Search and recovery efforts for missing mother and actress Naya Rivera continued Friday at Lake Piru with the help of rescue teams and innovative technology, Ventura County officials said.
Search and recovery efforts for missing mother and actress Naya Rivera continued Friday at Lake Piru with the help of rescue teams and innovative technology, Ventura County officials said.
Downtown Disney reopens to guests with new safety measures in place
Downtown Disney businesses reopened Thursday, spurring some mixed emotions among employees.
Downtown Disney businesses reopened Thursday, spurring some mixed emotions among employees.
Man charged with poisoning 8 homeless people, filming victims' reactions to eating laced food
The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
St. Clair Shores police make arrest in connection with California murder of ex-tech CEO
Seven months ago a 50-year-old tech CEO turned marijuana manufacturer named Tushar Atre was kidnapped from his Santa Cruz California home and killed.
Seven months ago a 50-year-old tech CEO turned marijuana manufacturer named Tushar Atre was kidnapped from his Santa Cruz California home and killed.
Wild rescue: Off-duty CHP officer saves hiker swept up in whirlpool of water near Yosemite
Officer Brent Donley and other hikers in the area were able to rescue him, MacGyver-style: The CHP said he used his Adidas backpack’s paracord style strap, cut it out and tied it together with a small branch.
Officer Brent Donley and other hikers in the area were able to rescue him, MacGyver-style: The CHP said he used his Adidas backpack’s paracord style strap, cut it out and tied it together with a small branch.
Ex-California mayor who quit after criticizing Trump dies in plane crash
The former mayor of a Northern California city who stepped down after he harshly criticized President Donald Trump and his supporters died Saturday in a plane crash, the Sacramento Bee reported.
The former mayor of a Northern California city who stepped down after he harshly criticized President Donald Trump and his supporters died Saturday in a plane crash, the Sacramento Bee reported.
Feds: Man intentionally derailed train in L.A. over suspicions of docked Navy hospital ship
A train engineer intentionally derailed a locomotive because he was suspicious of a Navy hospital ship docked in Los Angeles to help with the coronavirus relief efforts.
A train engineer intentionally derailed a locomotive because he was suspicious of a Navy hospital ship docked in Los Angeles to help with the coronavirus relief efforts.
California governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective Thursday evening for all California counties as a new measure to bend the curve of those affected by the new coronavirus.
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective Thursday evening for all California counties as a new measure to bend the curve of those affected by the new coronavirus.
California preparing for worst case scenarios
Newsom also acknowledged much is unknown and so the state is preparing for frightening worst-case scenarios.
Newsom also acknowledged much is unknown and so the state is preparing for frightening worst-case scenarios.
Crews prepare for cruise ship to dock at Port of Oakland
California Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why "after careful review," the port in Oakland was the "best site."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why "after careful review," the port in Oakland was the "best site."