California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
BASE jumpers illegally take to Yosemite’s El Capitan as shutdown hampers park enforcement
A climber in Yosemite National Park captured videos of BASE jumpers illegally leaping from El Capitan during the U.S. government shutdown, when limited staffing left park enforcement weakened.
'Family Matters' star Darius McCrary arrested at US-Mexico border on felony fugitive charges
"Family Matters" star Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California.
Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday.
Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.
Missing California sisters found alive after 36 years
In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.
Border Patrol agents seize 52 lbs. of meth hidden in tire at US-Mexico border
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.
Decapitated California sea lion: $20K reward issued
The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.
Bad Bunny named Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer
Reggaetón megastar Bad Bunny has been named Super Bowl LX halftime show performer.
FBI arrests man accused of ABC news station shooting and finds disturbing notes: 'Next Scary Thing'
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency arrested the man accused of shooting into an ABC news station in Sacramento. The man is now facing multiple federal charges.
'Ketamine Queen,' accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry, pleads guilty
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to actor Matthew Perry's death.
Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles illegal: judge
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles' immigration enforcement protests is illegal.
Rapper Lil Nas X charged with 3 felonies after bizarre stroll in LA
Lil Nas X has been charged with four felonies, including three counts of battery on a police officer.
South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague
A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.
Missing Northern California mother, infant found dead in submerged vehicle
The bodies of a 36-year-old Northern California woman and her infant daughter, who had been missing for more than a month, have been found in a vehicle submerged in a waterway.
Former Oakland flight attendants hope to be 'America's Favorite Couple'
Billy and Brenda Marshall hope to be “America's Favorite Couple." They met 22 years ago at the Oakland International Airport.
Southwest Airlines passengers report near-miss collision on flight from Burbank to Las Vegas
Passengers said the pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight had to "dive aggressively" in order to avoid a midair collision over Burbank.
36 injured, driver shot after car rams into East Hollywood nightclub
Police say bystanders attacked a driver who intentionally drove his car into a crowd outside an East Hollywood night club. Now, police are searching for a man they say shot the driver.
Lost mother's handwritten notes save her and 9-year-old son stranded in remote California wilderness
A training exercise turned into a real-life rescue mission in California.
Young worker dies falling into meat grinder at frozen burrito factory
A workplace mishap over the weekend left a 19-year-old man dead after he fell into a meat grinder at a food processing facility in California.