Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze

Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.

California could shut off water for thousands of farmers

California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.

Convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala dies on California's death row

A prolific serial torture-slayer dubbed “The Dating Game Killer” has died while awaiting execution in California. Rodney James Alcala was 77.

Northern California homeowner shoots attempted burglars; 1 dead and 1 injured

An attempted burglary in Northern California turned sour for a pair of intruders when the homeowner shot them, killing one and injuring the other.

Video shows firefighters racing through flames of Tamarack Fire to save homes

Firefighters go above the call of duty to protect the communities they serve, courageously putting their lives on the line. And sometimes their heroic acts are captured on video.

Torrance nun accused of embezzling $835K from Catholic school pleads guilty

'I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT B.S. COMING FROM YOU': A U.S. district judge started the plea hearing by telling the court that he was raised as a Roman Catholic, "and was educated by nuns. And I don't look at nuns as ordinary people.''

PG&E says its equipment may be linked to massive Dixie Fire

Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the big Dixie Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada, the nation's largest utility reported to California regulators.

Los Angeles hopes new mask mandate will reverse virus spike

Los Angeles County residents are again required to wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status — a new mandate starting this weekend that health officials hope will reverse the latest spikes in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

3rd SoCal venue cancels Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene rally

Three event venues in Southern California have now canceled plans for a Saturday night rally by Republican House Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

2 Bay Area men charged with plotting to blow up California Democratic headquarters, Twitter offices

Ian Benjamin Rogers, 45, of Napa, and Jarrod Copeland, 37, of Vallejo each face multiple charges including conspiracy to destroy by fire or explosive a building used or in affecting interstate commerce, prosecutors said.

California becomes the first state to implement a guaranteed income program

California lawmakers approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the nation Thursday, aimed at providing monthly cash payments to low-income young adults who've recently left foster care and pregnant people out of poverty.

Campbell arrest leads to discovery of 'cop killer' inscribed bullets, rifles, and racist manifesto, police say

The truck driven by Wesley Charles Martines contained AR-style rifles, a Glock 9 mm handgun, and ammunition that was personally inscribed with sayings such as "Cop Killer," "To a widow from the Grim Reaper," and "A Good Start," officials said.

Officers sue Palo Alto over Black Lives Matter mural

Police officers in Palo Alto sued the city for a Black Lives Matter mural, arguing that it is harassment and discrimination against law enforcement.

California parents capture sex offender standing in 5-year-old girl’s bedroom, authorities say

A California mother and father subdued and duct-taped a registered sex offender who they caught standing in their 5-year-old daughter’s bedroom early Tuesday after he broke in through a window, authorities said.