California widow wins $3M after tennis star husband dies of sepsis

Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.

1 woman dead in San Francisco homeless encampment overpass fire

The fire broke out in a confined space just after midnight inside an onramp at the Bosworth Street onramp to southbound Interstate 280. One person died and three were injured.

California bakery hiring paid 'doughnut enthusiast' to photograph, sample tasty treats

Johnny Doughnuts, based in N. California, is looking to hire a “doughnut enthusiast content intern” to try out new flavors and create social media content.

Hive thefts rise as beekeepers aid California's most valuable crop

As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.

Mistaken identity leads to 2 weeks in jail for the wrong Bethany Farber, lawsuit against LAPD

Bethany K. Farber says her wrongful arrest led to two weeks in jail, during which time her grandmother suffered a stress-induced stroke and died. She's now planning to sue the LAPD.

Emmilee Risling missing: search continues for Native mom in California

The family of Emmilee Risling said they aren't giving up hope that she will return home safely. She went missing in Humboldt County in October.

California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'

The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.

California trans child molester Hannah Tubbs gloats over light sentence in jailhouse phone calls

Explicit jailhouse recordings of Hannah Tubbs, the 26-year-old trans child molester who received a slap on the wrist last month after pleading guilty to molesting a 10-year-old in 2014, depict her admitting it was wrong to attack a little girl but gloating over the light punishment. LA County DA George Gascón's policies allowed for the light sentencing in the 2014 attack.

Newport Beach helicopter crash kills 1 officer, injures second

Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran of the Huntington Beach Police Department, was killed when a police helicopter crashed into the water in Newport Beach. A second officer was critically injured.

California bill would allow private citizens to enforce weapons ban

A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.

'Can you help us?' Family that died in California mountains made desperate pleas

John Gerrish and Ellen Chung tried desperate to text for help. But the area had bad cellphone service and the messages never went through. Neither did five phone calls to various people, investigators said.

Missing Hiker Found: Dad of popular choreographer found in Kern County

Gab Song has been found in "good condition" after being missing for nearly two days, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Department.

'Storyliving': Disney to develop US residential communities, starting in California

Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”

San Francisco DA says proof of DNA rape kit debacle is in a crime lab report

San Francisco's District Attorney on Tuesday explained why he believes the city's police officers are comparing DNA from rape kits to unknown DNA left behind by suspects at crime scenes.

Three accused of stealing $16,000 worth of women's underwear from California malls

Three suspects were busted in connection to a retail crime ring on Monday. The suspects were accused of stealing thousands of dollars in lingerie items.