Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire

A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.

Missing California sisters found alive after 36 years

In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.

Decapitated California sea lion: $20K reward issued

The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.

West Coast states issue joint vaccine recommendations ahead of CDC advisers meeting

Washington and three other states announced joint recommendations about who should be vaccinated for seasonal respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19.

Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles illegal: judge

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles' immigration enforcement protests is illegal.

Texas House approves redistricting maps, California might do something similar
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Texas is on track to gain five more Republican seats in Congress in next year's midterm elections after a two-week standoff with Democrats. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering doing the same thing to gain five Democratic seats to sway the balance of power.

South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague

A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.

Missing Northern California mother, infant found dead in submerged vehicle

The bodies of a 36-year-old Northern California woman and her infant daughter, who had been missing for more than a month, have been found in a vehicle submerged in a waterway.

World's Ugliest Dog winner crowned in Santa Rosa, CA
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The world's ugliest dog convention has crowned a winner. It is a comical annual event that's been going for the last 50 years. It's dedicated to highlighting pet rescue shelters and promoting adopting dogs of all ages, sizes and appearances. And this year's right there, Petunia, a French bulldog.

Tsunami alerts across WA Pacific Coast
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Tsunamis advisories are in effect across the Washington coast and even into northern California after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia. Dr. Harold Tobin joins Good Day Seattle to talk more about these advisories and what may happen if a sizeable earthquake were to strike closer to home.

Tsunami advisory canceled for Washington coast

A tsunami advisory issued for parts of Washington remains in effect on Wednesday morning.

Young worker dies falling into meat grinder at frozen burrito factory

A workplace mishap over the weekend left a 19-year-old man dead after he fell into a meat grinder at a food processing facility in California.