California woman shot dead in Mexican resort town popular with Americans

The woman, identified as 44-year-old Los Angeles native Niko Honarbakhsh, was killed by a stray bullet after getting caught in a shootout between rival drug dealers at a beach club in the Mexican resort city.

5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash are identified

The five U.S. Marines who died when their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego on Tuesday have been named, the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar announced Friday.

Deadly severe weather hits California
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California crews have been cleaning up mud and debris at beaches in Santa Barbara which were hit by storms this week. Several people are dead and hundreds of landslides and mudslides have been reported. FOX Weather's Max Gordon reports on the extensive damage.

Killer Mike arrested on misdemeanor battery charge after winning 3 Grammys

Killer Mike was detained after "a physical altercation," according to a post from the Los Angeles Police Department. Video showed him being escorted in handcuffs.

'Firefall' returns to Yosemite in 2024: Here’s how you can see 'fire' in the sky

If you love nature and being outdoors, you may want to travel to Yosemite National Park in California by the end of February to try and catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing "Firefall."

Tattoo artists impacted by copyright case
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A unique court-case in California has ended without deciding an argument that could affect the country's tens of thousands tattoo artists. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more details on the case.

Missing snowboarder found trapped in Lake Tahoe ski gondola after 15 hours

A snowboarder who was reported missing was found stuck on a ski lift overnight at the Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Kobe Bryant helicopter tragedy: Honoring the 9 victims 4 years later

Four years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.

VIDEO: California earthquake rattles 2 cuddling cats in Riverside

A video showed two cuddling cats being woken up by the California earthquake. A preliminary 4.2-magnitude 'quake was reported near San Bernardino.

Woman stabs boyfriend 108 times, gets probation
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Bryn Spejcher from California was convicted of stabbing her boyfriend 108 times, killing hi. She has been sentenced to probation.

Los Angeles Times to lay off 20% of its newsroom

The Los Angeles Times is laying off more than 20% of its newsroom beginning this week in one the largest staff cuts in the newspaper's 143-year history.

In-N-Out Burger's closure in Oakland due to crime issues 'heartbreaking' but necessary, observers say

Security guards said they receive more theft reports at the soon-to-be closed In-N-Out restaurant than at any other location they patrol and that multiple break-ins are reported daily, according to reports.

Tara VanDerveer becomes winningest coach in college basketball history

Tara VanDerveer notched her 1,203rd win over the weekend. Here are the other men and women’s team coaches who aren’t far behind her record.

Sacramento woman allegedly steals over 60 Stanley cups, bottles from store

Despite the heavy rain Northern California is receiving, people are craving water - given that one woman allegedly stole dozens of Stanley cups and bottles, according to Roseville police.

Disoriented driver misses construction sign, ends up in precarious spot

A disoriented senior driver ended up in a precarious spot when he missed hazard warning signs and drove his car to the top of a high speed rail construction site in California.

Walmart, Target locking up underwear, socks
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Walmart and Target stores in California announce they will be locking up underwear and socks in an attempt to prevent shoplifting.