Fugitive Navy contractor at center of bribery scandal tried to get to Russia: officials
Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.
Matthew McConaughey tells San Francisco crowd he will consider presidential run
Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate.
California congressman rolls out legislation to protect online dating users, curb fraud and deception
"Too many people are deceived, defrauded, or misled by users of online dating apps," California Rep. David Valadao said.
Watch: Mexico earthquake causes desert 'tsunami' in California's Death Valley
An earthquake this week in Mexico made waves over 1,700 miles away in a cave located in California’s Death Valley, the National Park Service said.
Driver of stolen Mustang dies on San Mateo Bridge after running out of gas: CHP
A driver was struck and killed on the San Mateo Bridge early Wednesday morning according to the California Highway Patrol. He allegedly stole a car, ran out of gas, and was hit by oncoming traffic.
VIDEO: 13-year-old blind dog who fell into 15-foot hole rescued in Pasadena
A 13-year-old blind dog who fell down a 15-foot construction hole in Pasadena was rescued thanks to the local fire department.
Interrogation of California kidnap hoax suspect released; Sherri Papini breaks down
In an interrogation video released by the sheriff, Redding mother Sherri Papini breaks down in tears under questioning about her kidnap hoax.
Oakland police officers struck by drunk driver during double homicide investigation
Two Oakland police officers investigating a double homicide were struck by a suspected drunk driver, who was later arrested.
'My safety was shattered': Karen Bass discusses 'traumatic' home break-in, her guns being stolen
LA mayoral candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass revealed two people who broke into her home and stole her guns have been arrested.
Driver in custody after police chase in South LA
The suspect was taken into custody after he pulled into a gas station and attempted to run.
Kelly Clarkson gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Monday honoring Kelly Clarkson, who has sold more than 25 million albums and 40 million singles since being the first "American Idol" champion.
Former San Quentin prison guard pleads guilty to smuggling cell phones, bribery
A former San Quentin prison guard and three others pleaded guilty on Monday to charges that they took bribes and smuggled cell phones into the prison and used an inmate on Death Row as their go-between, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
Son of former 'Real Housewives' star sentenced to 2 years for drug charges
Josh Waring was sentenced to two years in prison for fentanyl-related drug charges. Waring is the son of "Real Housewives of Orange County" castmember Lauri Waring Peterson.
Sherri Papini: California ‘chameleon’ awaits 2016 kidnapping hoax sentence
Sherri Papini, 40, pleaded guilty last spring under a plea bargain that includes paying more than $300,000 in restitution. Her lawyer says she’s troubled and disgraced and should serve most of the sentence at home while prosecutors say it’s imperative she spend her full term in prison.
Guitar Center, Southwest give surprise in-flight ukulele lesson to passengers
The companies thought it would be a great gift to welcome passengers to Hawaii.
DeSantis: Newsom's hair gel is 'interfering with his brain function' over immigration stance
The public feud between governors Gavin Newsom, of California, and Florida's Ron DeSantis continues to make headlines. This time, the issue stems from their two conflicting stances on immigration.
15-year-old girl dies after taking fentanyl-laced pill on high school campus in Hollywood
A 15-year-old student at Bernstein High School is dead and another teen was hospitalized after overdosing on pills they purchased at Lexington Park in Hollywood. Investigators say the pills were laced with fentanyl.
Rapper Ice T: 'LA is just a dangerous place, rapper or not'
Ice-T wrote online that LA is a dangerous place now… doesn't matter if you are a celebrity or not.
Fred Franzia, creator of 'Two Buck Chuck' wine, has died
Fred Franzia, the California winemaker who created “Two Buck Chuck” has died at the age of 79.
Watch: Delivery robot goes through crime scene
A delivery robot was captured on camera making its way through a crime scene in Los Angeles on Tuesday.