'Historic in nature:' Some California fires scorching earth at 1,000 acres an hour
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
As ash rains from the sky, California farmworkers 'fill your plates without hazard pay'
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
Uber, Lyft drivers to resume working as independent contractors
An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
Helicopter pilot killed while battling California wildfire leaves behind wife, 2 daughters
A helicopter pilot was killed in a crash while battling one of the hundreds of wildfires currently burning across California.
A helicopter pilot was killed in a crash while battling one of the hundreds of wildfires currently burning across California.
California's Golden State Killer faces life prison sentence for rape and murder
The 74-year-old is the elusive Golden State Killer, who pleaded guilty in June and is set to be sentenced on Friday after three days of testimony from his victims and survivors.
The 74-year-old is the elusive Golden State Killer, who pleaded guilty in June and is set to be sentenced on Friday after three days of testimony from his victims and survivors.
California’s Death Valley hits 130 degrees, could be among hottest ever
The National Weather Service tweeted Sunday that the temperature in Death Valley on Sunday hit 130 degrees, which, if confirmed, would be the hottest temperature officially verified since July 1913 in Death Valley.
The National Weather Service tweeted Sunday that the temperature in Death Valley on Sunday hit 130 degrees, which, if confirmed, would be the hottest temperature officially verified since July 1913 in Death Valley.
California mother charged in deaths of two infant daughters 3 years apart
An Apple Valley woman was arrested Thursday and faces murder charges in connection to the deaths of two of her infants who were both two-months-old when they died.
An Apple Valley woman was arrested Thursday and faces murder charges in connection to the deaths of two of her infants who were both two-months-old when they died.
VIDEO: California police officer whisks man in wheelchair off train tracks just in time
As the train was just about to reach them, Officer Erika Urrea was able to pull the man out of the wheelchair and they both fell back onto the ground, her body camera video showed.
As the train was just about to reach them, Officer Erika Urrea was able to pull the man out of the wheelchair and they both fell back onto the ground, her body camera video showed.
Driver charged with murder after DUI crash that killed pregnant woman in Anaheim
A 40-year-old woman has been charged with murder for driving under the influence when she hit and killed a pregnant woman in Anaheim.
A 40-year-old woman has been charged with murder for driving under the influence when she hit and killed a pregnant woman in Anaheim.
Injured seniors rescued by helicopter after being chased by a cow and its calf
The couple was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries, authorities said.
The couple was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries, authorities said.
Hundreds of dolphins 'stampede' next to tour boat off California coast
Tourists on a whale watching tour watched in amazement as hundreds of dolphins raced alongside their boat.
Tourists on a whale watching tour watched in amazement as hundreds of dolphins raced alongside their boat.
Joe Kelly's suspension reduced to 5 games on appeal
Joe Kelly was originally penalized eight games by Major League Baseball on July 29, a day after throwing a 96 mph fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and two curveballs that brushed back Carlos Correa.
Joe Kelly was originally penalized eight games by Major League Baseball on July 29, a day after throwing a 96 mph fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and two curveballs that brushed back Carlos Correa.
LAFD responds to unusual call for service after man tapes himself to billboard in publicity stunt
Firefighters and law enforcement Thursday responded to an unusual call for service when they were told that a man duct-taped himself to a billboard in Hollywood.
Firefighters and law enforcement Thursday responded to an unusual call for service when they were told that a man duct-taped himself to a billboard in Hollywood.
In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.
California eyes 11 police reforms following death of George Floyd
California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Arnold Schwarzenegger describes quarantine life with pet donkey and mini horse
While most pet-owners have spent the pandemic sheltering with their favorite dog or cat, Arnold Schwarzenegger joined FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson to discuss the eclectic mix of animals he’s been joined with during quarantine - namely a miniature horse named Whiskey, and a donkey called Lulu.
While most pet-owners have spent the pandemic sheltering with their favorite dog or cat, Arnold Schwarzenegger joined FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson to discuss the eclectic mix of animals he’s been joined with during quarantine - namely a miniature horse named Whiskey, and a donkey called Lulu.
Family says retired Naval officer was helping stranger who then randomly stabbed him
An 80-year-old grandfather in Palo Alto was in critical condition after being attacked by a stranger that he tried to help, his family says.
An 80-year-old grandfather in Palo Alto was in critical condition after being attacked by a stranger that he tried to help, his family says.
California may release nearly 18K prisoners; organizations scramble to find them housing
The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.
The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.
Missing amphibious vehicle found off California, including remains
The Marine amphibious assault vehicle that sank off the Southern California coast while carrying eight Marines and a Navy corpsman during a training exercise last week was found with human remains after an intensive search effort, the military said Tuesday.
The Marine amphibious assault vehicle that sank off the Southern California coast while carrying eight Marines and a Navy corpsman during a training exercise last week was found with human remains after an intensive search effort, the military said Tuesday.