Tsunami warning canceled after earthquakes strike northern California

A series of major earthquakes struck in northern California late Thursday morning, prompting tsunami fears and shaking buildings as far south as Santa Cruz.

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Humboldt County, tsunami warning canceled

A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, causing chaos, especially among coastal communities from the Golden State to Oregon. 

Suspected gunman dead, 2 students injured after school shooting in California

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a shooting at Feather River School of Seventh Day Adventists in Palermo, a town of about 5,700 people south of Oroville.

Hannah Kobayashi: Everything known about missing Hawaii woman seen crossing into Mexico

Hannah Kobayashi’s missing persons case in Los Angeles took a turn this week when police said they found surveillance footage of her crossing into Mexico. Here’s what’s known.

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk sold in California; recall issued

Raw Farm has recalled its cream top raw milk after bird flu virus was found in a retail sample of the raw milk product over the weekend.

1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC

The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.

Gov. Newsom says he's going to 'Trump proof' California state laws

California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.

Former San Quentin K-9 officer indicted for planting contraband, 'pretending' to find

A former San Quentin prison guard has been indicted for "finding" drugs, cell phones, tobacco and weapons that he had allegedly planted and then "pretended" to find himself in order to boost his pay and seem more successful than he was, according to a federal indictment. 

Menendez brothers lead prison reform with Norway-inspired project

The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.

McDonald’s says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.

Scott Peterson given discovery rights by California judge

The judge presiding over the Scott Peterson case greenlit a discovery process for the convicted murderer on Monday, two decades after he was found guilty of killing his pregnant wife.