Bomb cyclone causes record rain, heavy snow in CA as outages linger in WA

Up to 16 inches of rain is forecast in Northern California and southwestern Oregon. The storm system unleashed winds earlier this week that left two people dead and hundreds of thousands without power in Washington.

1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC

The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.

Gov. Newsom says he's going to 'Trump proof' California state laws

California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.

Former San Quentin K-9 officer indicted for planting contraband, 'pretending' to find

A former San Quentin prison guard has been indicted for "finding" drugs, cell phones, tobacco and weapons that he had allegedly planted and then "pretended" to find himself in order to boost his pay and seem more successful than he was, according to a federal indictment. 

Menendez brothers lead prison reform with Norway-inspired project

The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.

McDonald’s says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.

Murder trial of tech consultant Nima Momeni in the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee begins

The murder trial of a tech consultant in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee begins Monday, a year and a half after the widely admired entrepreneur was found staggering on a deserted downtown San Francisco street seeking help.

Scott Peterson given discovery rights by California judge

The judge presiding over the Scott Peterson case greenlit a discovery process for the convicted murderer on Monday, two decades after he was found guilty of killing his pregnant wife.

Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman

Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.

California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date

Five people were injured after a man set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse. A suspect has been detained.

California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception

California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."

Pac-12 to add Boise St., Fresno St., San Diego St., Colorado St. in 2026

The Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State, starting in 2026, to join Oregon State and Washington State in a rebuilt Conference of Champions.

New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event

Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.

DOJ investigating sexual abuse at 2 California women's prisons

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into allegations that correctional officers systematically sexually abused incarcerated women at two state-run California prisons, drawing immediate praise from state lawmakers.