'America’s Got Talent' alum Perry Kurtz, 73, killed in hit-and-run, teenager arrested
A well-loved "America’s Got Talent" alum and comedian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Los Angeles.
Five sports you'll see at the Los Angeles Olympics that you didn't see in Paris
With the Olympics in Paris ending, fans are starting to look ahead to the 2028 games in Los Angeles, which will debut five new sports.
For third time, California store sells winning lottery scratchers ticket with huge jackpot
Scratchers-mania: A California store extended its streak of making millionaires with winning scratchers. And a San Jose café sold a scratchers worth $2 million.
Orphaned mountain lion cub brought to Oakland Zoo
An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.
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.
San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August
Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.
Tom Petty's iconic Malibu mansion on market for $19 million
Tom Petty's former Malibu mansion is now on the market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Padres beat the Brewers 9-5, lose Tatis
Jake Cronenworth homered, had a career-high five hits, including a go-ahead single in the seventh, and scored four runs for the San Diego Padres, who beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 on Friday night for their third straight win.
Convicted killer of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart ordered to pay $350k in restitution
A California judge ruled Monday that a man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996 must pay just over $350,000 to her family for costs they incurred after her death.
Tesla in 'self-drive' mode crashes into police vehicle in California
A Tesla that was in ‘self-drive’ mode crashed into a Fullerton, California, police car that was on the scene of a fatal collision.
$85K to smoke weed and roll blunts? One Bay Area company is hiring
Smoakland is looking for a cannabis tester and blunt roller, and the company is offering a pretty penny for the role.
Hunter Biden: a timeline of controversies and legal battles
Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been convicted of three felony charges related to a 2018 gun purchase, marking the latest in a series of personal and public controversies throughout his life, including early childhood tragedy and ongoing legal battles.
Kite surfer spells HELP in sand; prompts Santa Cruz rescue
A kite surfer was rescued on Sunday after he spelled out HELP in the sand with rocks, which triggered a successful CalFire helicopter extraction.