'Bear' in California car attack was actually a person in disguise, insurance officials say
There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'bear' is actually something else.
How Trump won the Latino vote despite name calling, mass deportation threats
One of the big drivers in President-Elect Donald Trump's victory was the Latino vote. Experts weigh in on how he did it.
Former San Quentin K-9 officer indicted for planting contraband, 'pretending' to find
A former San Quentin prison guard has been indicted for "finding" drugs, cell phones, tobacco and weapons that he had allegedly planted and then "pretended" to find himself in order to boost his pay and seem more successful than he was, according to a federal indictment.
Menendez brothers lead prison reform with Norway-inspired project
The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.
McDonald’s says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Scott Peterson given discovery rights by California judge
The judge presiding over the Scott Peterson case greenlit a discovery process for the convicted murderer on Monday, two decades after he was found guilty of killing his pregnant wife.
California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date
Five people were injured after a man set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse. A suspect has been detained.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event
Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.
California bubble entertainer cited for 'fluid littering'
A California Navy veteran, who makes a living entertaining kids with giant bubbles, is facing a court date after receiving a citation for what the city of San Diego calls "fluid littering."
Punk band singer embarks on 'terrorizing' spree in Yosemite area: sheriff
The lead singer of a punk band allegedly embarked on a “terrorizing trek" in Yosemite National Park, which started when he walked up to a pregnant waitress and put his hand on her stomach and threatened to take her baby, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff.
Scott Peterson theorizes that burglars killed wife Laci in first jailhouse interview since arrest 20 years ago
Scott Peterson said police failed to follow leads and withheld evidence that could exonerate him.
'America’s Got Talent' alum Perry Kurtz, 73, killed in hit-and-run, teenager arrested
A well-loved "America’s Got Talent" alum and comedian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Los Angeles.
ASU student falls to her death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome
A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm that pounded the iconic granite monolith.
Padres' Dylan Cease throws no-hitter; second in MLB this season
Dylan Cease tossed a no-hitter on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the second time a Padre had ever done so.
Newsom issues executive order to remove all homeless encampments in California
The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.