5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash are identified

The five U.S. Marines who died when their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego on Tuesday have been named, the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar announced Friday.

California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting ‘magic mushroom’ decriminalization

A pair of California lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to allow people 21 and older to consume psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision as part of an agenda to tackle the state’s mental health and substance use crises.

Killer Mike arrested on misdemeanor battery charge after winning 3 Grammys

Killer Mike was detained after "a physical altercation," according to a post from the Los Angeles Police Department. Video showed him being escorted in handcuffs.

'Firefall' returns to Yosemite in 2024: Here’s how you can see 'fire' in the sky

If you love nature and being outdoors, you may want to travel to Yosemite National Park in California by the end of February to try and catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing "Firefall."

In-N-Out Burger's closure in Oakland due to crime issues 'heartbreaking' but necessary, observers say

Security guards said they receive more theft reports at the soon-to-be closed In-N-Out restaurant than at any other location they patrol and that multiple break-ins are reported daily, according to reports.

Tara VanDerveer becomes winningest coach in college basketball history

Tara VanDerveer notched her 1,203rd win over the weekend. Here are the other men and women’s team coaches who aren’t far behind her record.

Disoriented driver misses construction sign, ends up in precarious spot

A disoriented senior driver ended up in a precarious spot when he missed hazard warning signs and drove his car to the top of a high speed rail construction site in California.

Man arrested for stealing airplane from North Las Vegas airport, flying to California

A 40-year-old man, Damian Zukaitis, was arrested in Nevada after allegedly stealing a 2020 Kitfox airplane from North Las Vegas airport on December 30. He flew the aircraft to the Barstow, California, area, where he landed on a roadway near Barstow-Daggett Airport.

Authorities ID California police officer shot and killed in line of duty

Officer Tuan Le was identified as the California police officer shot and killed in the line of duty on Friday morning, according to police officials.

California teen arrested, accused of killing his parents, critically injuring sister

Fresno County Sheriff Jon Zanoni says the 14-year-old boy used multiple weapons to kill his parents and injure his sister. His 7-year-old brother was uninjured.

Danny Masterson’s mugshot released

Danny Masterson has been transferred to North Kern State Prison.

Man rescued from San Diego cliffside hole after getting stuck for days

Storms and tides complicated efforts to free the man, who officials said may have been stuck for as long as three days, according to reports.

California hiker pinned under boulder weighing at least 6K pounds rescued after 7 hours

A hiker in Southern California was pinned underneath a massive boulder on a hillside for seven hours until volunteers freed him in a bold nighttime rescue last week, officials said Friday.