César Chávez murals, statues already removed from campuses, parks

Organizations across the country and California – the birthplace of the United Farm Workers movement – have already begun removing depictions of the late Latino labor leader César Chávez from public spaces after the explosive allegations in the New York Times revealed this week that he allegedly raped and sexually assaulted women and girls decades ago.

California to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day following sex allegations

California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.

Disneyland hazmat situation sends several cast members to the hospital

Several Disneyland cast members were transported to local hospitals for evaluation following a hazardous materials incident at the theme park on Tuesday.

LISTEN: Britney Spears arrest dispatch audio released

Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County for suspected DUI after she was allegedly spotted by CHP officers speeding and weaving in her BMW Wednesday night.

Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California

Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.

Heidi Montag discusses ‘The Masked Singer,’ husband Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor

Reality star Heidi Montag was unmasked on “The Masked Singer." She talked about her experience on the show, losing her home in the LA wildfires, and why she backs her husband Spencer Pratt for LA mayor.

Two men die in separate incidents at premier Tahoe-area ski resort

A man from California and a man from Michigan died in separate incidents at a premiere Tahoe-area ski resort last week.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.

Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran

The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Texas man escalates lawsuit against California doctor over mailed abortion pills

A Galveston County man has escalated his federal lawsuit against a California doctor by adding allegations of a second abortion and challenging California protection laws under a new Texas civil statute.

Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid

YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.