San Jose mother builds elaborate Halloween display for dying son
The Jimenez family is causing quite a stir in one San Jose neighborhood, but it was a labor of love for a mother who created an elaborate Halloween display for her terminally-ill son.
The Jimenez family is causing quite a stir in one San Jose neighborhood, but it was a labor of love for a mother who created an elaborate Halloween display for her terminally-ill son.
California woman who livestreamed fatal crash arrested a month after being released from prison
A woman who was sentenced to prison for driving drunk while live streaming a fatal car crash has been arrested again, police say.
A woman who was sentenced to prison for driving drunk while live streaming a fatal car crash has been arrested again, police say.
Caltech, NASA discover unprecedented seismic activity along long-quiet California fault
The 185-mile long Garlock fault, capable of producing a massive seismic event, has moved for the first time on record.
The 185-mile long Garlock fault, capable of producing a massive seismic event, has moved for the first time on record.
Coast Guard offloads $92 million worth of cocaine in San Diego
The Coast Guard unloaded nearly 7,000 pounds of illegal narcotics off the coast of San Diego between July and October.
The Coast Guard unloaded nearly 7,000 pounds of illegal narcotics off the coast of San Diego between July and October.
Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
10-year-old girl dies by suicide in Santa Ana, prompting police investigation into bullying rumors
Santa Ana police launched an investigation after a 10-year-old girl was found dead on Sunday after apparently taking her own life.
Santa Ana police launched an investigation after a 10-year-old girl was found dead on Sunday after apparently taking her own life.
Missing Sylmar woman, children found safe at Mexico border, suspect still at large
A 29-year-old Sylmar woman and her three children who had not been seen in nearly a week and were feared to have been the victims of a kidnapping were found safe on Tuesday when they crossed into the United States from Mexico.
A 29-year-old Sylmar woman and her three children who had not been seen in nearly a week and were feared to have been the victims of a kidnapping were found safe on Tuesday when they crossed into the United States from Mexico.
Man brings body to California police, says he killed family
A man who showed up at a Northern California police station with a dead body in his car confessed to killing four family members, three of whom were found inside his apartment, police said Tuesday.
A man who showed up at a Northern California police station with a dead body in his car confessed to killing four family members, three of whom were found inside his apartment, police said Tuesday.
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes northern California near Hollister
A preliminary 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hollister, California Tuesday afternoon, about 48 miles from Santa Cruz, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A preliminary 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hollister, California Tuesday afternoon, about 48 miles from Santa Cruz, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
One dead, several structures destroyed as Sandalwood Fire burns 1,011 acres in Calimesa
One person has died and two people are unaccounted for after a wildfire spread through Calimesa.
One person has died and two people are unaccounted for after a wildfire spread through Calimesa.
Multiple fires spark in Inland Empire after strong winds hit region
Strong winds sparked multiple fires in Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Thursday afternoon.
Strong winds sparked multiple fires in Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Thursday afternoon.
New law makes CA first state to push back school start times
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Sunday evening that bans California public high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m. and prohibits middle schools from beginning before 8 a.m.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Sunday evening that bans California public high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m. and prohibits middle schools from beginning before 8 a.m.
Governor vetoes toll system for San Francisco's crooked Lombard street
Newsom said he is concerned a pricing program would create "social equity issues" and he wants to keep the street accessible to people, regardless of their ability to pay.
Newsom said he is concerned a pricing program would create "social equity issues" and he wants to keep the street accessible to people, regardless of their ability to pay.
California governor signs measure banning ‘lunch shaming’
California’s governor has signed into law a bill that guarantees all students a state-funded meal of their choice, even if their parent or guardian has unpaid meal fees.
California’s governor has signed into law a bill that guarantees all students a state-funded meal of their choice, even if their parent or guardian has unpaid meal fees.
Angels employee reportedly provided drugs to Tyler Skaggs
Los Angeles Angels officials responded Saturday to an ESPN report that a public relations employee for the team told federalinvestigators he provided oxycodone to former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and abused it with him for years. The report also mentions that two team officials were told about Skaggs' drug use long before his death in July.
Los Angeles Angels officials responded Saturday to an ESPN report that a public relations employee for the team told federalinvestigators he provided oxycodone to former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and abused it with him for years. The report also mentions that two team officials were told about Skaggs' drug use long before his death in July.
California governor signs laws banning fur sales, most animals from circuses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products and the third to bar most animals from circus performances under a pair of bills signed Saturday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products and the third to bar most animals from circus performances under a pair of bills signed Saturday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Hollywood mourns loss of actor Robert Forster
Hollywood continues to mourn the death of actor Robert Forster. He died at the age of 78 as his latest project, "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,'' was released in theaters and began streaming on Netflix.
Hollywood continues to mourn the death of actor Robert Forster. He died at the age of 78 as his latest project, "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,'' was released in theaters and began streaming on Netflix.
'In a panic': Service dog rescued from home as flames engulfed Southern California community
A service dog was rescued at the last minute on Thursday afternoon during a wind-driven wildfire sparked by burning trash that swept through a Southern California mobile home park.
A service dog was rescued at the last minute on Thursday afternoon during a wind-driven wildfire sparked by burning trash that swept through a Southern California mobile home park.
Man on oxygen dies minutes after PG&E cuts off power, fire officials say
Northern California fire officials say a man dependent on oxygen died about 12 minutes after Pacific Gas and Electric shut down power to the area as part of a massive effort to prevent fire.
Northern California fire officials say a man dependent on oxygen died about 12 minutes after Pacific Gas and Electric shut down power to the area as part of a massive effort to prevent fire.
Bear cub makes parkour-style escape down staircase after breaking into California home
A bear family broke into the house in Homewood, located just outside of Tahoe City.
A bear family broke into the house in Homewood, located just outside of Tahoe City.