Bill Cosby trial: Actor faces sex abuse allegations again as civil trial opens

Opening statements are set to begin Wednesday in the trial stemming from the lawsuit of 64-year-old Judy Huth, who alleges Cosby forced her to perform a sex act at the Playboy Mansion in 1975 when she was 16 years old.

DUI arrest of Pelosi’s husband came after Napa crash

The weekend arrest of Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, on suspicion of driving under the influence came after the Porsche he was driving was hit by another vehicle in Napa, authorities said.

Amazon opens 1st physical clothing store in Los Angeles

Amazon’s brick-and-mortar clothing store, called Amazon Style, uses an app and QR codes to try and streamline the process of shopping.

California parents could soon sue for social media addiction

Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.

Gas cards for guns fuels 'overwhelming' buyback program in Sacramento

An offer to get a free $50 gas card in exchange for turning in a gun unleashed an overwhelming response in Sacramento over the weekend. 

San Francisco archbishop bans Pelosi from receiving communion over abortion support

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is barred from receiving Holy Communion over her support for abortion rights.

Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted

A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.

California gas prices hit $6 a gallon average; new record high

Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.

Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop

An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.

California church shooting victim identified: 'Dr. Cheng is a hero'

The heroic actions of a Laguna Niguel doctor who died while trying to save fellow parishioners during Sunday's shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church are being described by authorities as "literally the meeting of good versus evil."

Former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time

Former mixed martial arts champion Cain Velasquez was denied bail a second time on Monday, after prosecutors charged him with trying to kill a man suspected of molesting a 4-year-old relative.

America's violent weekend: Deadly mass shootings span coast-to-coast

Several people were gunned down in multiple mass shootings in Buffalo, New York; Laguna Woods, California; and Houston, Texas.

California mother’s murder charge for fetal death is dropped

Addicted women might avoid health care services for fear their substance abuse could lead to criminal prosecution, California AG Rob Bonta said.

DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO

The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.