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.
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.
'This is the goal': Mountain lion burned in California wildfire released after month of treatment
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
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.
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.
Governor: California's process for imposing death penalty 'infected by racism'
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuation of over 90,000 in Southern California
The Silverado Fire had burned at least 4,000 acres with zero containment Monday in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles.
The Silverado Fire had burned at least 4,000 acres with zero containment Monday in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles.
DA will retry Scott Peterson for death penalty, prosecutors say
Peterson, 47, wore a blue top and a blue face mask for the 8:30 a.m. court appearance at Stanislaus County Superior Court, where prosecutors revealed they intend to retry the death penalty phase of Peterson's case.
Peterson, 47, wore a blue top and a blue face mask for the 8:30 a.m. court appearance at Stanislaus County Superior Court, where prosecutors revealed they intend to retry the death penalty phase of Peterson's case.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Watchman could have saved lives in 'Conception' boat fire that killed 34, investigators say
The lack of a required roving night watchman aboard a scuba dive boat delayed the detection of a fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California, federal investigators said Tuesday.
The lack of a required roving night watchman aboard a scuba dive boat delayed the detection of a fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California, federal investigators said Tuesday.
Los Angeles man arrested in theft of lemur from San Francisco Zoo
The endangered and elderly lemur was discovered missing Wednesday morning from the Lipman Family Lemur Forest in the San Francisco Zoo.
The endangered and elderly lemur was discovered missing Wednesday morning from the Lipman Family Lemur Forest in the San Francisco Zoo.
In an about-face, Trump approves CA's wildfire relief request
Denials of relief are rare and Newsom has previously praised the Trump administration for approving aid related to the fires and California’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Denials of relief are rare and Newsom has previously praised the Trump administration for approving aid related to the fires and California’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Child molester serving life term killed in California prison
His cellmate is considered the suspect.
His cellmate is considered the suspect.
Jetpack spotted flying near LAX for second time in weeks
For the second known time this year, a jetpack was seen flying close to commercial airplanes near Los Angeles International Airport.
For the second known time this year, a jetpack was seen flying close to commercial airplanes near Los Angeles International Airport.
DEA announces biggest meth bust in U.S. history in Southern California
Federal agents announced what they called the largest methamphetamine bust in domestic U.S. history Wednesday, displaying a 10- foot high pile of the confiscated drug representing a haul of more than 2,200 pounds seized at stash houses in Riverside County, along with cocaine and heroin.
Federal agents announced what they called the largest methamphetamine bust in domestic U.S. history Wednesday, displaying a 10- foot high pile of the confiscated drug representing a haul of more than 2,200 pounds seized at stash houses in Riverside County, along with cocaine and heroin.
LA County agrees to pay $14M after sheriff holds immigrants in jail past release dates
The lawsuit alleged that between 2010 and 2014, the Sheriff’s Department routinely held people in jail for days, weeks or even months beyond the dates of their release and refused to allow them to post bail solely because of immigration detention requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The lawsuit alleged that between 2010 and 2014, the Sheriff’s Department routinely held people in jail for days, weeks or even months beyond the dates of their release and refused to allow them to post bail solely because of immigration detention requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
'Cowardly:' Vallejo police union upset vandals smashed billboard honoring officers
The Vallejo police officers union wrote that "destroying a memorial that honors the dead is truly despicable and disgusting. It is also hateful, disgraceful and cowardly."
The Vallejo police officers union wrote that "destroying a memorial that honors the dead is truly despicable and disgusting. It is also hateful, disgraceful and cowardly."
Fiery Halloween decorations at California home trigger 911 calls
Many people arrive each night to admire a Riverside family's spooky, fiery Halloween decor, but the adornments appear so realistic to some that multiple people have made emergency phone calls to firefighters about the home.
Many people arrive each night to admire a Riverside family's spooky, fiery Halloween decor, but the adornments appear so realistic to some that multiple people have made emergency phone calls to firefighters about the home.
Rapper Tory Lanez ordered to stay away from Megan Thee Stallion
Tory Lanez, who allegedly fired shots that wounded fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion, was ordered Tuesday to stay away from her while he awaits arraignment next month on felony assault and gun charges.
Tory Lanez, who allegedly fired shots that wounded fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion, was ordered Tuesday to stay away from her while he awaits arraignment next month on felony assault and gun charges.
California elections officer orders Republicans to remove unofficial drop boxes
Republicans refused, saying they are taking advantage of California’s liberal ballot collection law that allows anyone to collect ballots from voters and deliver them to county election offices.
Republicans refused, saying they are taking advantage of California’s liberal ballot collection law that allows anyone to collect ballots from voters and deliver them to county election offices.
Houston artist in national spotlight for tribute to Chadwick Boseman
He was commissioned to create a larger than life dedication mural to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman. It depicts a little boy wearing a hospital gown while sharing a Wakanda salute with Boseman.
He was commissioned to create a larger than life dedication mural to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman. It depicts a little boy wearing a hospital gown while sharing a Wakanda salute with Boseman.
Oakland-raised baseball great and Hall of Famer Joe Morgan dies at 77
Joe Morgan was raised in Oakland, and also attended Castlemont High School, before beginning a Hall of Fame baseball career.
Joe Morgan was raised in Oakland, and also attended Castlemont High School, before beginning a Hall of Fame baseball career.