Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
California Gov. Newsom would do well if he ran for president, poll shows
A new poll on the race for the 2024 presidential shows California Gov. Gavin Newsom would do well if he should decide to run.
A new poll on the race for the 2024 presidential shows California Gov. Gavin Newsom would do well if he should decide to run.
Woman who killed pimp as teen pardoned by California governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life sentence when she was a teenager for killing her former pimp.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life sentence when she was a teenager for killing her former pimp.
California restricts state-funded travel to 4 states amid anti-transgender legislation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.
Sonny Barger, leader of Hells Angels, dies
Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.
Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.
Suspects arrested in San Jose after elderly couple bound with belts, toddler held at gunpoint
San Jose police have arrested four suspects following a violent string of home invasions, including occasions where several men bound an elderly couple with belts before stealing their bank cards and jewelry and then continued on to hold a father and toddler at gunpoint.
San Jose police have arrested four suspects following a violent string of home invasions, including occasions where several men bound an elderly couple with belts before stealing their bank cards and jewelry and then continued on to hold a father and toddler at gunpoint.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson's court hearing delayed because of COVID
A San Mateo County court hearing scheduled for convicted murderer Scott Peterson was delayed because of COVID,
A San Mateo County court hearing scheduled for convicted murderer Scott Peterson was delayed because of COVID,
California voters to weigh constitutional right to abortion
California voters will decide in November whether to guarantee the right to an abortion in their state constitution.
California voters will decide in November whether to guarantee the right to an abortion in their state constitution.
California, Oregon, Washington announce joint commitment to reproductive freedom
Within hours of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington promised to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives. The heads of the West Coast states also said they will protect patients and doctors against efforts by other states to export their abortion bans.
Within hours of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington promised to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives. The heads of the West Coast states also said they will protect patients and doctors against efforts by other states to export their abortion bans.
Supreme Court gun case: States with strict gun laws weigh next steps after ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a New York state law that restricted who could get a permit to carry a gun in public.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a New York state law that restricted who could get a permit to carry a gun in public.
Shark attacks swimmer off California coast
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
California woman, 2 dogs struck and killed by lightning
The woman was walking with her two dogs on a Los Angeles-area bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.
The woman was walking with her two dogs on a Los Angeles-area bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.
Water wasters beware: New device cracks down on homes using too much water
As California's water crisis worsens, officials are taking new steps to ensure homes are conserving water.
As California's water crisis worsens, officials are taking new steps to ensure homes are conserving water.
Coyote Fire: Wildfire contained after burning part of Hollywood Hills
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
Zoo staff forced to intervene after dog enters gorilla enclosure
Staff at the San Diego Zoo safely removed a dog that became trapped in an enclosure with gorillas on Sunday.
Staff at the San Diego Zoo safely removed a dog that became trapped in an enclosure with gorillas on Sunday.
Yosemite National Park: Roughly 30 sites vandalized with graffiti, officials say
Yosemite National Park officials are asking the public to help track down those responsible for recent vandalism along the Yosemite Falls trail.
Yosemite National Park officials are asking the public to help track down those responsible for recent vandalism along the Yosemite Falls trail.
Ouch! Spider-Man robot crashes in stunt gone wrong during show at Disney’s Avengers Campus
Video shows the moment Spider-Man robot crashed shortly after taking flight during a stunt gone wrong at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
Video shows the moment Spider-Man robot crashed shortly after taking flight during a stunt gone wrong at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
No deaths reported in second military aircraft crash in 2 days
Officials said no deaths were reported after a U.S. Navy helicopter crashed at a training range in Imperial County Thursday.
Officials said no deaths were reported after a U.S. Navy helicopter crashed at a training range in Imperial County Thursday.
Dog that defended California owner from mountain lion dies
A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.
A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.
2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.