Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results

Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.

Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire

A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.

California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students

After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.

Cause of deaths of California family on hike remains mystery

Authorities have so far determined the California family's deaths were not caused by a gun or any other weapon, a lightning strike, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, cyanide exposure, illegal drugs, alcohol or suicide.

$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust

Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.

Amie Harwick case: Ex-boyfriend ordered to stand trial in Hollywood sex therapist's killing

The ex-boyfriend of former marriage and sex therapist Amie Harwick was ordered to stand trial for allegedly throwing her to her death from the third-floor balcony of her Hollywood Hills home.

Mom shot by school resource officer to be removed from life support against her family's wishes

A young mother who was shot by a school resource officer in Long Beach and was declared brain dead is expected to be removed from life support on Thursday against her family's wishes.

California man sentenced to life for fatal synagogue shooting

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Thursday for bursting into a Southern California synagogue on the last day of Passover in 2019 with a semiautomatic rifle, killing one worshipper and wounding three others.

4 indicted in alleged scheme to launder Target gift cards

The suspects obtained more than 5,000 fraudulently purchased Target gift cards, then distributed them to "runners" who used the cards at stores primarily in Los Angeles and Orange counties to purchase electronics and other items.

Britney Spears conservatorship: Jamie Spears rep calls removal 'a loss for Britney'

In a statement, Jamie Spears’ attorney called the judge’s decision to remove him from his daughter’s conservatorship “wrong” and “a loss for Britney.”

Mother of 2 decapitated children charged in their killings

A mother has been charged in connection with the killings of her children, who were found decapitated.

Major flea infestation shuts 2 Oakland schools

Two elementary schools in Oakland will be closed for the rest of the week due to an infestation of fleas that may have been caused by raccoons in the area, school officials said Wednesday.

Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires

California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.

Family member brings Chapman University sexual assault suspect in to surrender to police

After a photo of the suspect was released to the public, 22-year-old Dalante Jerome Bell was brought to Chapman University to surrender by a family member and Chapman University notified the Orange Police Department.

San Jose police officer pulls man from burning car

A San Jose police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a man from a burning car.