Punk band singer embarks on 'terrorizing' spree in Yosemite area: sheriff

The lead singer of a punk band allegedly embarked on a “terrorizing trek" in Yosemite National Park, which started when he walked up to a pregnant waitress and put his hand on her stomach and threatened to take her baby, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff. 

Orphaned mountain lion cub brought to Oakland Zoo

An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.

ASU student falls to her death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome

A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm that pounded the iconic granite monolith.

San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August

Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.

California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now

One sergeant said the Cybertruck could be used at parades or community events to "start conversations with the public."

Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.

Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps

The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.

Entire Bakersfield Chapter of Hells Angels arrested, 25 guns seized

Six suspected members of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang were arrested Tuesday after search warrants were executed at eight locations across Bakersfield.

Padres beat the Brewers 9-5, lose Tatis

Jake Cronenworth homered, had a career-high five hits, including a go-ahead single in the seventh, and scored four runs for the San Diego Padres, who beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 on Friday night for their third straight win.

Convicted killer of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart ordered to pay $350k in restitution

A California judge ruled Monday that a man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996 must pay just over $350,000 to her family for costs they incurred after her death.

Tesla in 'self-drive' mode crashes into police vehicle in California

A Tesla that was in ‘self-drive’ mode crashed into a Fullerton, California, police car that was on the scene of a fatal collision.