Abortion amendment moving quickly in California legislature

A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.

4 California men charged in Pennsylvania drug bust

Four California men were arrested in Pennsylvania with more than a million dollars in fentanyl pills and methamphetamine, according to authorities. 

Michael Avenatti says he wants to plead guilty to California charges

Avenatti, who is suspended from practicing law in California, pleaded not guilty to wire fraud in connection with the allegations spanning from 2015 to 2019, as well as charges including bankruptcy and tax fraud.

Man mistakenly released from California prison for 13 hours

Shaquille Lash was supposed to be returned to prison after the court hearing but an error made during the jail’s day shift made it appear to night workers that he was eligible for release.

Dog that defended California owner from mountain lion dies

A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.

Cosby accuser challenged over timing of trauma, depression

An accuser of Bill Cosby, Judy Puth, is being challenged by Cosby's lawyers by saying her struggles with depression had nothing to do with Cosby's sexual abuse against her.

LA Hospital Stabbing: 3 Encino medical workers seriously hurt, suspect in custody

At least three people were stabbed at the Encino Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles. The suspect is in custody after leading LAPD on an hours-long standoff.

Mountain lion safely removed from English classroom at Pescadero High School

A mountain lion was safely removed from a high school it had entered earlier on Wednesday morning, officials say. Despite the scare, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said all students and staff were safe.