More than a dozen earthquakes rock Southern California amid Tropical Storm Hilary

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary approached followed by at least 17 aftershocks ranging from 2.5 to 3.9-magnitude.

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

Michael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits revived by California appeals court

It's the second time the lawsuits — brought by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck the following year — have been brought back after dismissal.

When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?

California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.

Rachel Morin murder: Maryland police tie crime scene DNA to Los Angeles assault, home invasion

Maryland officials on Thursday said DNA collected from the scene where Rachel Morin was murdered has been linked to DNA from a Los Angeles assault and home invasion that happened in March.

Dublin federal prison sex assault victims file lawsuit

Sex abuse survivors at an all-women's prison in Dublin filed a sweeping and major class-action lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging that people incarcerated there have been raped, forced to undress in order to be released from cells, drugged, groped and targeted with threats of deportation, among other atrocities.

'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom

It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.

Defense, prosecution in Paul Pelosi attack trial to perform inspection of Pelosi home

Paul Pelosi and his wife, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, agreed on Wednesday to allow lawyers, both defense and the prosecution, to perform a home inspection in preparation for the upcoming trial, according to court documents.

8-year-old shot on Oakland freeway paralyzed, family says

Eight-year-old Asa, who was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shooting in Oakland, is now paralyzed, his family said, and despite the medical care that he'll likely need for the rest of his life, he continues to make them laugh.

7-Eleven workers beat would-be robber with stick until suspect starts crying

They say it's not fun anymore when the rabbit got the gun. Two 7-Eleven employees turned the tables against a man who was on the verge of stealing dozens of boxes of cigarettes from the store.

DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State. 

CNN reporter covering crime in Oakland gets car window smashed

A CNN reporter visiting Oakland to report on crime had her rental vehicle broken into on Wednesday, the latest in dramatic rise in vehicle burglaries for the East Bay city.