Monica De Leon, California woman abducted in Mexico, has been found
The San Mateo woman who was kidnapped in Mexico in November has been found. The FBI announced the safe return of Monica De Leon Saturday morning.
California woman run over by lawn mower at park; family calls for death investigation
The family of a 27-year-old homeless woman in Modesto want somebody held accountable after she was found dead in the grass after a lawn mower ran her over.
Surfboard-stealing otter not taking the 'bait' as wildlife officials try to catch her
Wildlife officials are trying to capture the otter using what appears to be a "bait" surfboard, but she's outsmarted them so far.
Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders.
UC Berkeley PhD student suffers violent death in Mexico
Gabriel Trujillo's research was tragically cut short last week in Mexico, where his father said he was shot seven times. Authorities discovered his body on June 22 in the state of Sonora, in northwest Mexico, days after his fiancée reported him missing.
Social media influencer who faked Petaluma kidnapping gets 90 days in jail
A social media influencer has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for concocting a fake story about a Petaluma couple attempting to kidnap her children, prosecutors said.
Amtrak train derailment: Crews work to clear tracks in Moorpark
An Amtrak train carrying 198 passengers derailed Wednesday after striking a water truck on the tracks in Moorpark; 15 people were injured.
Woman gets dragged by car while trying to stop Alameda robbery
A 69-year-old woman who was dragged by a robber's car in Alameda said Monday that she would do it all over again.
'Jeopardy!' fans livid after learning the show doesn't pay for contestants' travel or hotel
While many "Jeopardy!" fans often get upset over things that happen during the show, several are now speaking out about a practice that happens behind the scenes.
Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse returns to Airbnb for a limited time
Back by popular demand, the listing for Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse has returned to AirBnB.
Drug 'super lab' disguised as pizza shop busted by LAPD
What appeared to be a typical pizza place in North Hollywood turned out to be a drug "super lab," according to the LAPD.
Stepson of billionaire killed on Titanic sub defends attending Blink-182 concert to 'cope'
Hamish Harding's stepson said he was using Blink-182 to "cope" when the British billionaire and four others were missing on the tourist submersible that vanished two days earlier in a dive to the Titanic wreckage site.
Mariposa man charged with arson for destructive Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park
A Mariposa man was charged Tuesday afternoon with setting the Oak Fire that burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed 127 homes last summer near Yosemite National Park, in what authorities described as the most devastating blaze in the county’s history.
Rod Stewart lists Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million
Sir Rod Stewart's English country estate in the heart of Beverly Hills is up for sale to the tune of $70 million.
14-year-old Pleasanton whiz graduates Santa Clara University, gets job at SpaceX
Fourteen-year-old Kairan Quazi of Pleasanton is set to graduate from Santa Clara University and has already secured a full-time job as a software engineer at SpaceX's Starlink division.
Mailman federally charged with delivering marijuana on assigned route
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
San Jose newlywed dies after snorkeling accident in Hawaii
A San Jose man who was recently married died last week after a snorkeling accident in Hawaii. Steven Phan was honeymooning with his wife when tragedy struck.
Dog dies after being hit by self-driving car in San Francisco
A dog has died after being hit by a self-driving car last month in San Francisco, according to California's Department of Motor Vehicles.
Couple nearly killed while helping sheriff ends 12-year legal battle: Hear their incredible story of survival
Jim and Norma Gund were brutally attacked when a deputy asked them to check on their neighbor. Twelve years later, they're finally able to speak about their harrowing journey.
3 arrested after protest outside Glendale school board meeting over student pronouns turns violent
Punches were thrown outside a Glendale school board meeting as protests were held over the students' right to choose their pronouns.