Powerful magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattles cities across central California
Residents across parts of central California were shaken by a 4.6 earthquake in the early Thursday morning hours.
Residents across parts of central California were shaken by a 4.6 earthquake in the early Thursday morning hours.
Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
California fugitive wanted on child sex crime charges captured in Chicago suburb, officials say
A California fugitive accused of sex crimes involving minors was arrested last week in a Chicago suburb, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A California fugitive accused of sex crimes involving minors was arrested last week in a Chicago suburb, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
California man convicted of stalking after sucking woman's toes
A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.
A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.
PAWS Chicago welcomes 41 rescued dogs from Los Angeles
Carlos Ahdahn from PAWS Chicago explains how the dogs were flown to Chicago for urgent care, the “welcome home” process, and how the community can help these pups find forever homes.
Carlos Ahdahn from PAWS Chicago explains how the dogs were flown to Chicago for urgent care, the “welcome home” process, and how the community can help these pups find forever homes.
PAWS Chicago receives 32 dogs from California
Dozens of dogs from California are now at PAWS Chicago as part of a transfer effort.
Dozens of dogs from California are now at PAWS Chicago as part of a transfer effort.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: ‘Another chance at life’
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, victim awarded $19M
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
Who is Ivanna Lisette Ortiz? Orlando woman allegedly fired shots at Rihanna's LA home
An Orlando, Florida woman has been arrested in California under suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple bullets into the singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
An Orlando, Florida woman has been arrested in California under suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple bullets into the singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
LISTEN: Britney Spears arrest dispatch audio released
Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County for suspected DUI after she was allegedly spotted by CHP officers speeding and weaving in her BMW Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County for suspected DUI after she was allegedly spotted by CHP officers speeding and weaving in her BMW Wednesday night.
Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Jury finds Los Gatos 'Party Mom' guilty on most underage drinking, sex counts
The jury began deliberating on Feb. 24 at the San Jose Hall of Justice. The trial lasted about four months.
The jury began deliberating on Feb. 24 at the San Jose Hall of Justice. The trial lasted about four months.
Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini gets life in prison for shooting in-laws
Daniel Serafini, who pitched for 11 years in the MLB, will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his father-in-law and shooting his mother-in-law in 2021.
Daniel Serafini, who pitched for 11 years in the MLB, will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his father-in-law and shooting his mother-in-law in 2021.
VIDEO: Coyote chases toddler in Southern California neighborhood
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Well-known Sikh volunteer kidnapped in Tracy, found dead near Lake Berryessa
Sheriff's officials confirmed Monday that a body found near Lake Berryessa over the weekend was a father of triplets who was abducted last week 100 miles away in Tracy and who was a well-known volunteer at his Sikh temple – and that he wasn't the target.
Sheriff's officials confirmed Monday that a body found near Lake Berryessa over the weekend was a father of triplets who was abducted last week 100 miles away in Tracy and who was a well-known volunteer at his Sikh temple – and that he wasn't the target.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran
The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.
The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.
Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing
Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.
Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.



















