FBI releases 2015 attack plan of radicalized California university student who stabbed 4 on campus

A troubled California university freshman who burst into a classroom in 2015, stabbing four people before police shot him dead, planned to praise Allah while slitting the throats of classmates and use a gun taken from an ambushed officer to kill more, according to records released by the FBI.

Newsom considering statewide curfew as COVID-19 cases surge in California

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday said he was considering implementing a statewide curfew as coronavirus cases in California nearly doubled in the last 10 days, the "fastest increase yet," he said.

San Jose grocery store worker violently attacked; family says he can't walk or talk

The 37-year-old victim, Jaime Plancarte, had been in a coma for days and loved ones at first thought he would be brain dead. He was assaulted outside a FoodMaxx in San Jose on Halloween night.

Inmate firefighter injured battling California blaze now set to be deported to Laos

Bounchan Keola has asked for a pardon from his prison sentence, showing that he has changed for the better and that his service to the state battling wildfires should count for something.

Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021

Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Driver takes police on wild pursuit down runways at Van Nuys Airport

An investigation was underway Friday after authorities detained a driver who took police on a pursuit down runways at Van Nuys Airport.

California eyes ending cash bail system, rolling back crime reforms

Proposition 25 would substitute risk assessments to decide who should remain in jail while awaiting trial. Separately, Proposition 20 would restore some criminal penalties, including again barring those convicted of certain serious offenses from earlier release.

Judge limits Newsom's powers during pandemic that interferes with California state law

A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to the coronavirus that might interfere with state law.

Hit-and-run driver who fatally struck bicyclist arrested after fleeing U.S. to Australia

A hit-and-run driver who fled the country three years ago after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Whittier was arrested Thursday morning after being extradited to the U.S., authorities said.

Dodgers: No World Series celebrations in Los Angeles 'until it is safe' amid pandemic

The Dodgers announced that there will be no World Series championship celebration in Los Angeles, "until it is safe to do so," amid the coronavirus pandemic and following Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis.

Southern California wildfires force 80,000 to flee as utility company faces scrutiny

Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.

Southern California wildfires: Wind-driven blazes force thousands to flee

Two out-of-control wildfires on Tuesday raged in Orange County, California as crews worked to contain the flames and thousands of people were forced to evacuate.