Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman

Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.

California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date

Five people were injured after a man set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse. A suspect has been detained.

California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception

California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."

Menendez Brothers: Testimony of Lyle and Erik Menendez, and the trial marred by wealth and abuse

As a new Netflix series is released, FOX 11 revisits the case that riveted the nation and pulled back the curtains on a wealthy family's inner turmoil, Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents, José and Mary (Kitty) Menendez in 1996.

Santa Cruz's hundreds of sand pyramids

You don't need to travel to Egypt to see the great pyramids. You only need to take a drive to Santa Cruz.  

Laci Peterson’s shocking murder revisited in new documentaries

Scott Peterson is serving life in prison for his pregnant wife Laci’s 2002 murder but has maintained his innocence in a new documentary about the case, which continues to captivate the nation.

Reggie Bush prevents attempted home invasion at gated LA home

Former NFL star and Heisman Trophy Award-winner Reggie Bush nearly became the latest victim in a string of recent home burglaries in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley late Tuesday night.

New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event

Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.

80 animals shot to death in California, 1 man arrested: sheriff

Deputies found about 80 miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds had been killed.

DOJ investigating sexual abuse at 2 California women's prisons

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into allegations that correctional officers systematically sexually abused incarcerated women at two state-run California prisons, drawing immediate praise from state lawmakers.

Ricky Pearsall shooting: Arizona boy learns he has his old number, receives 'get well soon' texts

Former ASU Sun Devil and San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall's old phone number was recently activated in Phoenix by a mom who just got her son his first cell phone. Ever since he was injured in a shooting, his phone has been getting notifications nonstop.

California bubble entertainer cited for 'fluid littering'

A California Navy veteran, who makes a living entertaining kids with giant bubbles, is facing a court date after receiving a citation for  what the city of San Diego calls "fluid littering."   

Punk band singer embarks on 'terrorizing' spree in Yosemite area: sheriff

The lead singer of a punk band allegedly embarked on a “terrorizing trek" in Yosemite National Park, which started when he walked up to a pregnant waitress and put his hand on her stomach and threatened to take her baby, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff.