Charles Manson's random ties to musicians, actors in Hollywood

Before Charles Manson dispatched young followers on a killing rampage, his life in Los Angeles and failed musical aspirations led him to encounter many well-known celebrities.

Paul Flores found guilty of Kristin Smart's murder

A jury has found Paul Flores guilty of murdering Kristin Smart when the two were students at Cal Poly in 1996.

Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up

The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.

California high school student's parents arrested for attacking principal: sheriff

A Northern California high school student's parents were arrested after attacking the school's principal and carrying a gun to campus, officials said. The fight erupted a few weeks ago at Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, according to the Yuba County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect arrested in Stockton serial killer case: police

Stockton police said an arrest was made in the serial killer case that has haunted multiple California communities. The announcement was made during a news conference Saturday.

Biden makes late push for West Coast Democrats ahead of midterms

Throughout the West Coast trip, Biden has had to compete for the spotlight and contend with a troubling new inflation report and rising gas prices.

Landscape worker killed by chipper in Menlo Park identified

A tree-trimmer was killed after he fell into a chipper at a work site in Menlo Park Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought

About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.

WWII 'ghost boat' surfaces from receding California lake

The Forest Service said the WWII 'ghost boat' has ties to General George Patton and General Dwight Eisenhower.

Harvey Weinstein Los Angeles trial: Jury selection to begin Monday

Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the trial of former film producer Harvey Weinstein, who was extradited from New York to Los Angeles in connection with sex-related counts involving five women.