San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people

The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.

Social media influencer who faked Petaluma kidnapping gets 90 days in jail

A social media influencer has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for concocting a fake story about a Petaluma couple attempting to kidnap her children, prosecutors said.

Drug 'super lab' disguised as pizza shop busted by LAPD

What appeared to be a typical pizza place in North Hollywood turned out to be a drug "super lab," according to the LAPD.

Fighter jet intercepts aircraft in violation of flight restrictions during Biden's visit

A U.S. military fighter jet responded to several aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions during President Joe Biden's visit to the Bay Area, officials said.

Sacramento taqueria allegedly used priest to get confessions of workplace 'sins'

The owners of multiple Sacramento taquerias will have to shell out thousands in damages to former employees and fines after they were busted hiring an alleged priest to spy on workers and extract confessions of workplace "sins."

Protesters gather as Dodgers host Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night

After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.

Walt Disney's 'Storybook Mansion' is available for rent; here's how much it'll cost

Walt Disney lived in this beautiful home from 1932 to 1950 and it was in this home where he drew inspiration for the movie “Snow White" and classic characters such as Mary Poppins and Winnie the Pooh.

Rod Stewart lists Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million

Sir Rod Stewart's English country estate in the heart of Beverly Hills is up for sale to the tune of $70 million.

14-year-old Pleasanton whiz graduates Santa Clara University, gets job at SpaceX

Fourteen-year-old Kairan Quazi of Pleasanton is set to graduate from Santa Clara University and has already secured a full-time job as a software engineer at SpaceX's Starlink division.

Dog dies after being hit by self-driving car in San Francisco

A dog has died after being hit by a self-driving car last month in San Francisco, according to California's Department of Motor Vehicles.

New York lawmakers pass bill that considers reparations for slavery

New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill passed by the state Legislature.

Cheez-It-themed rest stop features pump that fills your car with crackers

Attention Cheez-It fans: The “biggest, cheeziest roadside attraction” has opened for a limited time. Here’s how to get your fill.

2nd flight carrying migrants lands in California

A second plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday. It's the second flight in recent days that California officials allege was coordinated by Florida.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck buy $60 million mansion in Beverly Hills

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck dropped $60.85 million in cash Wednesday for the 38,000-square-foot mega-mansion in Beverly Hills after close to two years of house hunting.

Dogs found with snouts taped shut in Irvine; woman arrested

The suspect, 21-year-old Gabriela Barrera, admitted to officers she taped the dogs' snouts shut to keep them from barking and nipping at the other dogs.