Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze

Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.

California could shut off water for thousands of farmers

California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.

Hillsong founder says COVID-19 vaccine is a ‘personal decision’ after church member dies

Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.

Northern California homeowner shoots attempted burglars; 1 dead and 1 injured

An attempted burglary in Northern California turned sour for a pair of intruders when the homeowner shot them, killing one and injuring the other.

VIDEO: Victim opens fire on would-be robbers in Melrose shootout

Two men who allegedly tried to rob some shoppers on Melrose Avenue ended up with gunshot wounds when one of the victims opened fire on them in self-defense.

Couple charged with involuntary manslaughter in California wildfire sparked by gender reveal

Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez were charged with involuntary manslaughter after their gender reveal last year sparked a wildfire that killed a firefighter.

Yosemite ranger gives heartbreaking account of mother bear calling for cub killed by driver

A Yosemite National Park ranger has shared a heartfelt, heartbreaking story about a young bear that was struck and killed by a vehicle and her grieving mother that spent hours by her side hoping to wake her up.

2 Bay Area men charged with plotting to blow up California Democratic headquarters, Twitter offices

Ian Benjamin Rogers, 45, of Napa, and Jarrod Copeland, 37, of Vallejo each face multiple charges including conspiracy to destroy by fire or explosive a building used or in affecting interstate commerce, prosecutors said.

Michael Gargiulo aka 'Hollywood Ripper' sentenced to death for killing, mutilating 2 SoCal women

Michael Gargiulo, the so-called "Hollywood Ripper" and "The Boy Next Door Killer," has been sentenced to death for killing and mutilating two Southern California women, including one who died hours before she was set to go out with actor Ashton Kutcher.

California becomes the first state to implement a guaranteed income program

California lawmakers approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the nation Thursday, aimed at providing monthly cash payments to low-income young adults who've recently left foster care and pregnant people out of poverty.

Kidnapping nightmare: Woman allegedly held captive for days in Oakland

A date turned into a three-day nightmare for a woman held captive in an Oakland man's home, according to a stranger who said he helped her after she escaped.

Campbell arrest leads to discovery of 'cop killer' inscribed bullets, rifles, and racist manifesto, police say

The truck driven by Wesley Charles Martines contained AR-style rifles, a Glock 9 mm handgun, and ammunition that was personally inscribed with sayings such as "Cop Killer," "To a widow from the Grim Reaper," and "A Good Start," officials said.