New California law to limit plastic straws in restaurants
People who want straws with their drinks at California restaurants will have to request them under a new law.
People who want straws with their drinks at California restaurants will have to request them under a new law.
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattles Southern California
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattled a wide area of Southern California on Tuesday night. But there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattled a wide area of Southern California on Tuesday night. But there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Northern California wildfire now largest in state history
Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history, becoming the norm as climate change makes the fire season longer and more severe.
Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history, becoming the norm as climate change makes the fire season longer and more severe.
Popular San Diego taco shop closes due to 'lack of employees'
A popular Mexican food chain in San Diego has closed one of its locations citing a staff shortage. A sign hanging outside Tacos El Gordo on Palm Avenue reads, "closed for lack of employees."
A popular Mexican food chain in San Diego has closed one of its locations citing a staff shortage. A sign hanging outside Tacos El Gordo on Palm Avenue reads, "closed for lack of employees."
San Francisco to consider outlawing plastic straws, stirrers
In a bid to further cut down on waste, eco-conscious San Francisco is expected to join Seattle in outlawing plastic straws used to suck down Mai Tais and slurp up bubble tea.
In a bid to further cut down on waste, eco-conscious San Francisco is expected to join Seattle in outlawing plastic straws used to suck down Mai Tais and slurp up bubble tea.
Police bullet killed Trader Joe's employee during LA gun battle
The employee, Melyda Corado, 27, was leaving the store Saturday as the suspect, Gene Evin Atkins, 28, was going into the store after firing two rounds officers pursuing him, Moore told reporters.
The employee, Melyda Corado, 27, was leaving the store Saturday as the suspect, Gene Evin Atkins, 28, was going into the store after firing two rounds officers pursuing him, Moore told reporters.
Iconic 'Brady Bunch' house goes on the market after nearly 50 years
It's a home so famous it has its own Yelp page, and now the television home of the beloved sitcom "The Brady Bunch" is for sale.
It's a home so famous it has its own Yelp page, and now the television home of the beloved sitcom "The Brady Bunch" is for sale.
Deadly fire shuts down key route to Yosemite National Park
A wildfire that killed a California firefighter grew quickly and forced the closure of a key route into Yosemite National Park as crews contended with sweltering conditions Sunday, authorities said.
A wildfire that killed a California firefighter grew quickly and forced the closure of a key route into Yosemite National Park as crews contended with sweltering conditions Sunday, authorities said.
Woman charged with attempted murder in brick beating of 92-year-old grandfather
A 30-year-old woman has been charged in the brutal beating of a 92-year-old man on July 4, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.
A 30-year-old woman has been charged in the brutal beating of a 92-year-old man on July 4, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Convicted child molester beaten to death days after arriving at California prison
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said it received Agustin Duran at the Wasco State Prison, about 30 miles northwest of Bakersfield, on July 2.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said it received Agustin Duran at the Wasco State Prison, about 30 miles northwest of Bakersfield, on July 2.
Husband proposes to wife again after finding wedding ring in wildfire ashes
Out of the ashes, a … proposal will rise. That's the bittersweet story out of Goleta, Calif., where an out-of-control fire scorched about 100 acres and destroyed more than a dozen homes after it started Friday night.
Out of the ashes, a … proposal will rise. That's the bittersweet story out of Goleta, Calif., where an out-of-control fire scorched about 100 acres and destroyed more than a dozen homes after it started Friday night.
Officials: San Francisco is 1st major US city with $15 wage
Officials say San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour Sunday under a ballot measure approved by voters in 2014.
Officials say San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour Sunday under a ballot measure approved by voters in 2014.
Van stolen from California parking lot with 14 show dogs inside has been recovered
A Seattle man’s van full of show dogs was stolen from a Redding, California parking lot yesterday when the man stopped to grab lunch.
A Seattle man’s van full of show dogs was stolen from a Redding, California parking lot yesterday when the man stopped to grab lunch.
Video shows California trooper knocking down motorcyclist after freeway pursuit
A California Highway Patrol vehicle appears to knock down a motorcycle rider in Rancho Cucamonga in a video streamed on Facebook on Sunday afternoon.
A California Highway Patrol vehicle appears to knock down a motorcycle rider in Rancho Cucamonga in a video streamed on Facebook on Sunday afternoon.
Wanted sex offender stabs K-9 multiple times after chase
A Sacramento Sheriff's Deputy K-9 is recovering after being stabbed in the head multiple times following a pursuit.
A Sacramento Sheriff's Deputy K-9 is recovering after being stabbed in the head multiple times following a pursuit.
Victoria the rhino is pregnant after historic scientific breakthrough, San Diego Zoo says
Victoria the rhino is pregnant after the first successful artificial insemination in the San Diego Zoo's 102-year history, officials announced Thursday.
Victoria the rhino is pregnant after the first successful artificial insemination in the San Diego Zoo's 102-year history, officials announced Thursday.
Ex-Chipotle manager gets $8 million for wrongful termination
Jeanette Ortiz was accused in 2015 of stealing $626 in cash from a safe at the restaurant in Fresno. Her bosses claimed the theft was recorded on surveillance video, but when Ortiz asked to see the evidence she was told it had been destroyed.
Jeanette Ortiz was accused in 2015 of stealing $626 in cash from a safe at the restaurant in Fresno. Her bosses claimed the theft was recorded on surveillance video, but when Ortiz asked to see the evidence she was told it had been destroyed.
California judge affirms ruling that coffee needs cancer warnings
Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle said Starbucks Corp. and other roasters and retailers failed to show that benefits from drinking coffee outweighed any risks from a carcinogen that is a byproduct of the roasting process. He had tentatively made the same written decision in March.
Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle said Starbucks Corp. and other roasters and retailers failed to show that benefits from drinking coffee outweighed any risks from a carcinogen that is a byproduct of the roasting process. He had tentatively made the same written decision in March.
Body suspected to be from California cliff crash found
A body was recovered Saturday in the vicinity where an SUV plunged off a Northern California cliff last month, killing a family of eight in what authorities suspect may have been an intentional crash.
A body was recovered Saturday in the vicinity where an SUV plunged off a Northern California cliff last month, killing a family of eight in what authorities suspect may have been an intentional crash.
Mom warns parents after 5-year-old spent weeks in coma from window fall
As summertime approaches, a California mother wants other parents to know how hazardous windows can be after her own daughter spent three weeks in a coma after a fall two years ago.
As summertime approaches, a California mother wants other parents to know how hazardous windows can be after her own daughter spent three weeks in a coma after a fall two years ago.