Charles Manson's random ties to musicians, actors in Hollywood
Before Charles Manson dispatched young followers on a killing rampage, his life in Los Angeles and failed musical aspirations led him to encounter many well-known celebrities.
Paul Flores found guilty of Kristin Smart's murder
A jury has found Paul Flores guilty of murdering Kristin Smart when the two were students at Cal Poly in 1996.
Nathan Larson, admitted pedophilia advocate who once ran for political office, dies in custody
Nathan Larson, who was on trial for allegedly grooming and kidnapping a 12-year-old California girl, died in custody in Arizona.
Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up
The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.
Horseback rider arrested for DUI in Whittier
Yes, galloping under the influence is a crime!
Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
California Gov. Newsom's campaign puts up pro-abortion billboard in Austin
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
California liquor store clerk dies after being assaulted with scooter by group of teens
The LAPD says the store clerk was attempting to stop a group of teens from stealing various items when one of the teens struck him in the head with a scooter.
Merced kidnapping: Second suspect arrested in killing of family of 4
Officials say Alberto Salgado, the brother of Jesus Salgado, was arrested Thursday night.
Hundreds of tips coming in for serial killings linked to Stockton and Oakland
Stockton's police chief on Wednesday answered questions about the serial killer investigation that has linked five deadly shootings in Stockton to the fatal killing of a man in Oakland last year, saying the department is getting about 100 tips a day from around the country.
California family kidnapped at gunpoint in Merced found dead
A California family who disappeared with an alleged kidnapper has been found dead. The deceased persons include 8-month-old Aroohi Dheri, her parents – Jasleen Kaur and Jasdeep Singh – and her uncle, Amandeep Singh.
'Murdered over a wig:' LA store owner killed trying to stop shoplifters; 2 teens arrested
New details have been released in the stabbing of a Fashion District store owner Tommy Lee in downtown Los Angeles – who possibly may have been murdered over a wig.
VIDEO: Coyote sneaks into bathroom at Riverside area middle school
The coyote snuck into the school Monday morning before classes, was captured and released.
Jaywalking is no longer a crime in California
The new law, the Freedom to Walk Act, says you can cross the street anywhere outside of an intersection, but only if it's safe to do so. Police will still be able to stop or ticket you if crossing the street puts you in danger of being hit.
Stockton police search for apparent serial killer tied to 5 fatal shootings
Rewards totaling $85,000 have been offered for information leading to an arrest in five fatal shootings since July in Stockton, Calif., that investigators believe are related, police said.
Advocates list 100s of allegedly abusive California priests
Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse delivered a list of more than 300 publicly accused abusers to the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday as they urged him to release his “secret” files on credibly accused priests.
California to weigh making girls flag football school sport
School athletics officials in Southern California will ask the state to make flag football an official high school sport for girls.
Kurt, world's 1st clone of rare horse, learning 'wild language' from female companion
A rare wild horse that was cloned in 2020 recently made his debut to visitors at the San Diego Zoo and is learning from Holly, a young female of his own species.
Oakland school shooting injures 6
Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders.
At least 3 armored truck guards shot in California this month
At least three armored truck guards have been shot – one fatally – in California this month.