ASU student falls to her death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome
A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm that pounded the iconic granite monolith.
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching Pacific Northwest
Wildfires are continuing to scorch the Pacific Northwest and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
Padres' Dylan Cease throws no-hitter; second in MLB this season
Dylan Cease tossed a no-hitter on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the second time a Padre had ever done so.
Newsom issues executive order to remove all homeless encampments in California
The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
One sergeant said the Cybertruck could be used at parades or community events to "start conversations with the public."
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
6 foreign nationals in California charged in multi-state ATM skimming scam
Nicolas Codreanu, Ionut Zamfir, Armondo Codreanu, Robby Codreanu, Mila Ciuciu, and Isabela Codreanu allegedly placed skimming devices on bank ATMs in Rhode Island and Washington, and used the account information skimmed from victims' cards to withdraw more than $300,000 from bank accounts.
Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden
California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.
Circle K offering 40 cents off gas in WA, OR on July 2
Circle K is offering an exclusive discount on gas to customers across the West Coast on Tuesday.
Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps
The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.
California man armed with tire iron to attack ex-girlfriend dies after neighbor steps in
Neighbors in a quiet Los Angeles County neighborhood were shocked after a domestic dispute turned deadly on Wednesday night.
Entire Bakersfield Chapter of Hells Angels arrested, 25 guns seized
Six suspected members of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang were arrested Tuesday after search warrants were executed at eight locations across Bakersfield.
Rare case of sexually-transmitted 'ringworm' found in California
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
California man recounts stabbing gay college student during trial for 2018 killing
A California man charged with killing a gay University of Pennsylvania student testified that he repeatedly stabbed the college sophomore after trying to grab a cellphone he feared had been used to photograph him.
Oakland mayor retains lawyer after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is being represented by a criminal defense attorney one day after FBI agents raided her home in a yet-to-be-disclosed investigation, KTVU has learned.
Former TV financial analyst-turned-fugitive arrested in Port Orchard
A former financial TV news analyst, who became a fugitive and is accused of defrauding investors, was arrested over the weekend in Washington state, according to the United States Department of Justice.