Record-breaking 5,000 pounds of methamphetamine found in California seizure

Four men are facing federal drug trafficking charges after allegedly smuggling over 5,000 pounds of methamphetamine across the U.S.-Mexico border this week.

Michigan man rescued from California trail where family died in Mariposa County

A tourist from Michigan who tried to retrace the steps of a family who died during a grueling summer hike in Northern California had to be rescued last week after getting lost, a frustrated sheriff said.

Family of Oakland men who drowned saving nephew hope to send bodies to Guatemala

The family and friends of the three immigrant men who drowned while rescuing a nephew from the delta in Sacramento are hoping to send their bodies back to their native Guatemala.

California inflation relief refund: Here's who's eligible for payment

California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.

Sunny Balwani convicted in Theranos fraud trial

Sunny Balwani, a former executive at Theranos, was convicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges on Thursday stemming from his leadership of the Silicon Valley start-up that crashed spectacularly. 

Photographer suing tattoo artist Kat Von D over copyright infringement

Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is the subject of a first-of-its-kind lawsuit winding its way through the courts that could have a huge impact on how tattoo artists do their work.

Convicted sex offender dies more than 40 years after killing, raping woman in Oakland

Harvey Heishman was sentenced to death in Alameda County for the November 1979 killing of 28-year-old Nancy Lugassy, who was shot to death outside her Oakland home. He died on Tuesday.

Tight-knit Tongan family has not yet buried young man killed in Oakland chase

A tight-knit circle of Tongan friends and family have not yet buried a 28-year-old man killed during an Oakland chase, but they did celebrate the life of Lolomanaia “Lolo” Soakai over the July 4 weekend. 

Nipsey Hussle murder: Eric Holder Jr. found guilty of first-degree murder

Eric Ronald Holder Jr., the man accused of gunning down rapper and community advocate Nipsey Hussle and injuring two other men in South Los Angeles more than three years ago, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder.

Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye

A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.

Joey Chestnut regrets putting Berkeley protester in chokehold at hot dog contest

Joey Chestnut said he feels bad about putting an animal rights protester from Berkeley into a brief chokehold during the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over the Fourth of July weekend, which was captured in a viral video. 

Woman who killed pimp as teen pardoned by California governor

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life sentence when she was a teenager for killing her former pimp.

San Jose police issue 500 citations at sideshow involving over 200 cars

San Jose police said over 200 vehicles took part in a sideshow Saturday night and about 500 citations were issued. They also seized firearms and made seven arrests.

Newsom pardons woman sentenced to life for killing her pimp at 16

Sara Kruzan was 16 when she killed George Gilbert Howard, who sexually abused and trafficked her. She was sentenced to life in prison. She was pardoned Friday.