Gov. Newsom signs bill to allow ex-inmates to become firefighters
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow former inmate firefighters to expunge their records and become professional firefighters.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow former inmate firefighters to expunge their records and become professional firefighters.
OC deputy arrested on suspicion of burglarizing home of dead elderly man
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested after he was caught on surveillance video allegedly burglarizing a home in Yorba Linda.
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested after he was caught on surveillance video allegedly burglarizing a home in Yorba Linda.
16-year-old boy among those killed in North Complex Fire, California's deadliest blaze of year
The North Complex fire near the small city of Oroville that exploded in wind-driven flames earlier in the week was advancing more slowly Friday after the winds eased and smoke from the blaze shaded the area and lowered the temperature, allowing firefighters to make progress, authorities said.
The North Complex fire near the small city of Oroville that exploded in wind-driven flames earlier in the week was advancing more slowly Friday after the winds eased and smoke from the blaze shaded the area and lowered the temperature, allowing firefighters to make progress, authorities said.
Family files claim against California prison system after man dies of COVID-19 at San Quentin
The claim was brought by the children and mother of Daniel Ruiz, 61, one of at least 27 prisoners and staff who have died from COVID-19 at San Quentin. The family alleges that Ruiz was wrongfully and unconstitutionally killed.
The claim was brought by the children and mother of Daniel Ruiz, 61, one of at least 27 prisoners and staff who have died from COVID-19 at San Quentin. The family alleges that Ruiz was wrongfully and unconstitutionally killed.
High alert: Deadly Northwest fires burn hundreds of homes
Deadly windblown wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest destroyed hundreds of homes in Oregon, the governor said Wednesday, warning it could be the greatest loss of life and property from wildfire in state history.
Deadly windblown wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest destroyed hundreds of homes in Oregon, the governor said Wednesday, warning it could be the greatest loss of life and property from wildfire in state history.
2020 Dia de Muertos Barbie to be restocked after selling out
Barbie's 2020 Dia de Muertos doll has sold out just days after its release, according to a Barbie news blog.
Barbie's 2020 Dia de Muertos doll has sold out just days after its release, according to a Barbie news blog.
Police pursuit ends with standoff on PCH in Malibu
Authorities were in pursuit of a truck hauling a small trailer in the Malibu area Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities were in pursuit of a truck hauling a small trailer in the Malibu area Tuesday afternoon.
'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' will end after 20 seasons in 2021
“It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye" to the reality show, Kim Kardashian West and other members of the extended Kardashian-Jenner family said in a statement Tuesday.
“It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye" to the reality show, Kim Kardashian West and other members of the extended Kardashian-Jenner family said in a statement Tuesday.
Woman credited for popularizing gender reveal party concept wants people to stop
The Pasadena woman widely credited for popularizing gender reveal parties wants people to stop after learning the El Dorado fire in Yucaipa was sparked by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party.
The Pasadena woman widely credited for popularizing gender reveal parties wants people to stop after learning the El Dorado fire in Yucaipa was sparked by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party.
Snow slams Colorado, West day after record breaking heat
The sharp change from summer to winter-like conditions was one of the most noticeable weather shifts to those who live in Colorado.
The sharp change from summer to winter-like conditions was one of the most noticeable weather shifts to those who live in Colorado.
Over 2.2 million acres torched as California experiences record-breaking wildfire season in 2020
California is experiencing a record-breaking fire season. Fire officials said Tuesday that in 2020, wildfires have torched more than 2.2 million acres across the state, surpassing the 1.96 million acres burned in all of 2018.
California is experiencing a record-breaking fire season. Fire officials said Tuesday that in 2020, wildfires have torched more than 2.2 million acres across the state, surpassing the 1.96 million acres burned in all of 2018.
Harrowing video shows woman escaping California wildfire in Sierra National Forest
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Scammers targeting elderly with phone calls posing as DOJ officials, agency says
The U.S. Department of Justice says it has received multiple reports of scammers posing as department officials calling elderly residents in order to obtain personal information from them.
The U.S. Department of Justice says it has received multiple reports of scammers posing as department officials calling elderly residents in order to obtain personal information from them.
More than 200 airlifted to safety from California wildfire
The California Office of Emergency Services said Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters were used for the rescues that began late Saturday and continued through the overnight.
The California Office of Emergency Services said Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters were used for the rescues that began late Saturday and continued through the overnight.
Family of man killed by Vallejo police to get nearly $6M
McMahon was cleared of wrongdoing in January by the Solano County District Attorney’s Office, which declared McMahon’s deadly use of force justified.
McMahon was cleared of wrongdoing in January by the Solano County District Attorney’s Office, which declared McMahon’s deadly use of force justified.
‘She saved my life’: Police officer receives life-saving transplant from woman he put in jail 8 years ago
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
Hidden camera allegedly captured caregiver striking 91-year-old bedridden woman 150 times
A hidden camera allegedly captured a caregiver striking a 91-year-old bedridden woman more than 150 times over a 4-day period, Costa Mesa Police said Thursday.
A hidden camera allegedly captured a caregiver striking a 91-year-old bedridden woman more than 150 times over a 4-day period, Costa Mesa Police said Thursday.
Pelosi’s stylist disputes salon owner’s claims it was not a 'setup'
Pelosi took responsibility for how the incident played out but claims she was told beforehand the salon could accommodate one client at a time — indoors.
Pelosi took responsibility for how the incident played out but claims she was told beforehand the salon could accommodate one client at a time — indoors.
Army identifies soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash off California
The U.S. Army has identified two U.S. soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash during a training exercise Thursday night in Southern California.
The U.S. Army has identified two U.S. soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash during a training exercise Thursday night in Southern California.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy faces 20 additional rape, sexual assault charges
Adult film star Ron Jeremy pleaded not guilty on Monday to 20 additional rape and other sexual assault charges involving 12 more women and a teenage girl in attacks dating back to 2004, bringing the number of his alleged victims to 17.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy pleaded not guilty on Monday to 20 additional rape and other sexual assault charges involving 12 more women and a teenage girl in attacks dating back to 2004, bringing the number of his alleged victims to 17.