California family found dead in remote hiking area died of heat, dehydration
Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese held a news conference on Thursday where he revealed the cause of death for a family that mysteriously died during a hike in August.
No bail for Los Gatos mom accused of throwing drunken, sex parties for teens
Prosecutors accuse Shannon O'Connor of hosting destructive parties for teenagers, oftentimes at her former Los Gatos home filled with booze and sex for her own sexual gratification.
Kanye West officially changes name to Ye after approval from Los Angeles judge
Don't call him Kanye anymore.
Protesters demand CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave Facebook
A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.
Hollywood avoids strike after studios, TV and film crews reach deal
The effects of the strike would have been immediate, with crews not only on long-term productions but daily series including network talk shows walking off their jobs.
Former President Bill Clinton likely to be released from hospital Sunday
Former President Bill Clinton is progressing well in his treatment for a non-COVID infection and will likely be released from UC Irvine Medical Center on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
Robert Durst sentenced to life in prison for murder of best friend
Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his longtime friend Susan Berman.
Biden expanding California port hours to help with supply chain
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said two big ports in southern California would now work around the clock, as experts fear a big backlog of cargo ships means Christmas shoppers may be disappointed.
Mom accused of throwing drunken parties where teens were sexually assaulted
A mother threw parties with alcohol for young teenagers where she encouraged and watched sex acts, including assaults, according to charges filed by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.
California plane crash: UPS worker among ‘multiple fatalities’ after truck hit
A small plane crashed into a Southern California neighborhood Monday, killing at least two people, injuring two others and setting two homes ablaze, authorities said.
UFC legend Chuck Liddell arrested for domestic violence in Hidden Hills
UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell, also known as "The Iceman," was arrested for domestic violence at his Hidden Hills home early Monday morning, police said.
Calif. mom who received $4.9M after police killed her son arrested for buying guns for other son, gang
A California woman who received a nearly $5 million settlement after the police killed her son has been arrested for using some of that money to buy guns for another son and gang members.
Gender-neutral toy sections to be required in California stores
Large stores in California will be required to create a section for gender-neutral children's toys.
California now requiring free menstrual products in public schools
California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California makes it illegal to 'stealth,' or remove condom without consent
California became the first state to prohibit “stealthing,” or removing a condom without permission during intercourse. Now, sex workers can sue clients who remove condoms.
Social media influencer who disappeared for weeks found in hospital and in good condition
A social media fitness influencer is recovering at a hospital after she was initially at the center of a county-wide search.
'Very strong suspect' named in Zodiac killer case by cold case group
A group investigating the cold case of the Zodiac killer has named a person they believe is a "very strong suspect" in the unsolved killings that terrorized San Francisco and the Bay Area in the 1960s and beyond.
Young mother shot by Long Beach school safety officer dies after being taken off life support
Mona Rodriguez, who was shot in the head by a Long Beach school safety officer and declared brain dead, was taken off life support Tuesday night and her organs were donated to five people, the family's lawyer released in an email statement Wednesday morning.
Former addict's astounding transformation to college graduate: 'Consider starting today'
Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
2 vaccinated women die of COVID in Santa Cruz county
Santa Cruz county has reported its first two COVID deaths among vaccinated residents. Public health officials are urging the public to get vaccine booster shots if eligible.