'Calling 911 on stars': California sheriff asks residents to stop reporting planets in sky
Two shiny dots in the sky Wednesday night apparently startled some residents in California's Central Valley. The Stanislaus County sheriff took to Facebook Thursday to tell people they shouldn't call 911 as NASA confirmed the stars were in fact Jupiter and Venus.
Two shiny dots in the sky Wednesday night apparently startled some residents in California's Central Valley. The Stanislaus County sheriff took to Facebook Thursday to tell people they shouldn't call 911 as NASA confirmed the stars were in fact Jupiter and Venus.
California snow: Newsom declares state of emergency for 13 counties, including LA and San Bernardino
As California continues to deal with the wrath of the winter storms, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for more than a dozen counties.
As California continues to deal with the wrath of the winter storms, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for more than a dozen counties.
16-year-old fatally stabbed during fight at Santa Rosa high school
A 16-year-old student was killed after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning and another student -- a 15-year-old boy – was taken into custody in connection with his death, authorities said.
A 16-year-old student was killed after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning and another student -- a 15-year-old boy – was taken into custody in connection with his death, authorities said.
Watch: Los Angeles sees light snow as winter storm pushes through region
The winter storm is the second of three pushing through Southern California this week, bringing more rain and snow to an already soaked region.
The winter storm is the second of three pushing through Southern California this week, bringing more rain and snow to an already soaked region.
Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
California man breaks record for making 2,995 consecutive visits to Disneyland
Jeff Reitz started his journey in 2012.
Jeff Reitz started his journey in 2012.
Motorhomes at Valencia RV park swept away into Santa Clara River
Multiple motorhomes and vehicles were swept into the Santa Clara River early Saturday morning when an embankment collapsed at an RV park in Valencia.
Multiple motorhomes and vehicles were swept into the Santa Clara River early Saturday morning when an embankment collapsed at an RV park in Valencia.
Yosemite National Park closed till March 1 due to severe storm
Park officials say travel on all park roads is restricted to administrative traffic only.
Park officials say travel on all park roads is restricted to administrative traffic only.
Southern California gets hit with powerful storm bringing rain, mountain snow, gusty winds
The coldest storm of the season hit Southern California Thursday bringing gusty winds, rain, and mountain snow into the region – even the area’s first Blizzard Warning in over three decades.
The coldest storm of the season hit Southern California Thursday bringing gusty winds, rain, and mountain snow into the region – even the area’s first Blizzard Warning in over three decades.
California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales
Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.
Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.
Watch: Lion, tiger react to snow in California
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years for LA rape conviction
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for sexually assaulting a model-actress in a Los Angeles hotel room about a decade ago.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for sexually assaulting a model-actress in a Los Angeles hotel room about a decade ago.
California 6-year-old experiences snow for the first time
For Lorena Alva and her 6-year-old daughter, Mia, this is a first. Snow! And what a better way than experiencing it than with a snowball fight between Mia and her dad, Ryan.
For Lorena Alva and her 6-year-old daughter, Mia, this is a first. Snow! And what a better way than experiencing it than with a snowball fight between Mia and her dad, Ryan.
Toddler drops bottle near orangutan at LA Zoo: Watch what happens next
CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."
CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."
Rep. Barbara Lee officially launches U.S. Senate campaign
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) officially announced on Tuesday she's running to replace U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Lee spoke to KTVU in the first TV interview of her campaign.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) officially announced on Tuesday she's running to replace U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Lee spoke to KTVU in the first TV interview of her campaign.
LA attorney blew $10.2M in company funds for 6-month Vegas gambling, partying binge: lawsuit
Sara Jacqueline King of Orange County is accused of a massive fraud scheme in which she allegedly spent over $10 million of company money to fund a six-month partying and gambling spree at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Sara Jacqueline King of Orange County is accused of a massive fraud scheme in which she allegedly spent over $10 million of company money to fund a six-month partying and gambling spree at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Yosemite's 'Firefall' returns in 2023: Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the fire in the sky
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Alleged catalytic converter thief run over, killed in California
A man accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter in Palmdale was killed Tuesday when he was run over by the woman whose vehicle he was trying to steal from, according to authorities.
A man accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter in Palmdale was killed Tuesday when he was run over by the woman whose vehicle he was trying to steal from, according to authorities.
Wife of Tesla driver who drove family over Devil's Slide cliff does not want husband prosecuted
The wife of a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family last month by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s slide in San Mateo County, does not want to prosecute, the defense attorney in the case has revealed.
The wife of a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family last month by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s slide in San Mateo County, does not want to prosecute, the defense attorney in the case has revealed.
Autopsy of Orange County lawyer found dead in Mexico released
Autopsy results for 33-year-old Elliot Blair, who was found dead in Mexico while celebrating his one-year wedding anniversary with his wife, revealed the lawyer suffered 40 fractures to the back of his skull.
Autopsy results for 33-year-old Elliot Blair, who was found dead in Mexico while celebrating his one-year wedding anniversary with his wife, revealed the lawyer suffered 40 fractures to the back of his skull.