2 new scorpion species discovered in dry California lake-beds
The scorpions live in the deserts of Central and Southern California.
'Sexually motivated serial killer' convicted of killing two SoCal women in 1980s
The case marked the first criminal prosecution in Los Angeles County involving investigative genetic genealogy.
San Jose fire captain loses all three of his children in crash
A San Jose fire captain is grappling with an unthinkable tragedy after all three of his children were killed in a car crash on Sunday evening.
VIDEO: Flash mob vandalizes, loots 7-Eleven store following street takeover in Harbor Gateway
The Los Angeles Police Department released new video and sought the public's help with identifying the people seen on video looting and vandalizing a 7-Eleven store following a street takeover in the Harbor Gateway area.
Drought-stricken Arizona to get less Colorado River water
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.
Missing: Two other people vanished nearby and on same day as Kiely Rodni
A California woman and her ex-boyfriend failed to return from a road trip to Reno, about 35 miles away from a massive search effort for a missing girl who vanished a day earlier.
Rapper A$AP Rocky charged for firearm assault for 2021 Hollywood shooting
A$AP Rocky was charged Monday with firearm assault for his role in a Hollywood shooting last November.
4 young people, including 11-year-old, accused of vicious attack on elderly woman
Four young people ranging from 11 to 18 years old were arrested for a violent robbery of an elderly Asian woman in San Francisco, police announced Monday.
California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'
Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.
Anne Heche dies from injuries sustained in Los Angeles crash
Anne Heche, known for her roles in 'Another World' and 'Donnie Brasco,' as well as her romantic relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, has passed away after being removed from life support.
Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
Kiely Rodni: FBI releases new details about missing Truckee teen
The FBI announced Thursday they have added Kiely Rodni to its missing persons list. Authorities gave new details about her appearance and released a poster about the 16-year-old who went missing from a party in Truckee on Saturday.
Woman alleges San Francisco firefighter injected her with sedative at abortion protest
A woman is suing the San Francisco Fire Department claiming a firefighter injected her with a sedative against her will while she was protesting abortion rights at a Warriors game this summer.
Casket knocked over during family brawl at Richmond funeral
A large brawl broke out between family members at a funeral in Richmond, ending with a casket being knocked over and an arrest.
Kiely Rodni surveillance photo shows Truckee teen hours before disappearance
A new photo of Kiely Rodni shows the missing 16-year-old hours before she vanished on August 6 in Truckee.
Kiely Rodni missing: What we know about disappearance of Truckee teen
Search efforts continued Tuesday for missing 16-year-old Kiely Rodni, who vanished three days ago after attending a party at a campground in Truckee.
OC mom accused of pouring Drano into husband's lemonade
Irvine police arrested Dr. Yue 'Emily' Yu after her husband fell ill over the course of a month and became suspicious that his wife was responsible. He claims he caught his wife dumping Drano in his lemonade after he rigged the kitchen with cameras.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Formerly incarcerated California couple weds; bond strengthened over hunger strikes
Dolores Canales and Jack Morris were both in prison for decades. Their love intensified over hunger strikes challenging California's use of solitary confinement. Now, the two won't ever be alone again.
Anne Heche in a coma after fiery Mar Vista crash
After reports that she was in stable condition over the weekend, a representative for actress Anne Heche confirmed she is in a coma after she was involved in a fiery crash in Mar Vista.