California could be 1st state to ban the controversial term 'excited delirium'

If AB 360 is signed into law, California would be the first state in the United States to ban the term "excited delirium." It was inspired by the death of an Antioch man.

San Quentin Death Row serial killer and former police officer dies of natural causes

A San Quentin Death Row inmate who used to be a Millbrae police officer and was convicted of being a serial killer in the 1980s, has died of natural causes, California prison officials said.

Puppy given Narcan after fentanyl exposure in Irvine

This apparently was not the first time the dog had overdosed, according to a police spokesperson. The dog's owners could face charges of felony animal cruelty.

$2 billion Powerball winner buys large Bel Air mansion; take a look inside

People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.

AG sues California school district over policy to out trans students to parents

The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know. 

Stunning video: Rare 'Octopus Garden' discovered off California coast

Scientists in California and beyond have discovered an "Octopus Garden" of up to 20,000 eight-armed creatures living in the deep sea about 80 miles southwest of Monterey. 

Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert

Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.

More than a dozen earthquakes rock Southern California amid Tropical Storm Hilary

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary approached followed by at least 17 aftershocks ranging from 2.5 to 3.9-magnitude.

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

Michael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits revived by California appeals court

It's the second time the lawsuits — brought by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck the following year — have been brought back after dismissal.