Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.

Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race

Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

ArieForce One coaster moving to Six Flags Magic Mountain in California

Six Flags has officially solved the mystery surrounding the future of ArieForce One, confirming the fan-favorite roller coaster is moving from Georgia to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California.

Scalding hot coffee thrown into fast-food manager’s face by angry customer, DA says

A Northern California man is accused of throwing a cup of scalding coffee at the manager of a Jack in the Box restaurant after she refused to give him a fresh cup. 

Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts

The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

California labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

California's iconic labor leader, Dolores Huerta, has died at the age of 96, her family said on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of community activism that her protégés say should last on because of how she led and trained them. 

Coastal flooding causes commotion for California

Coastal flooding caused some commotion Monday in parts of California, causing at least one driver to be stuck in his flooded car and closures on some major roads.

San Quentin now resembles a college campus

From the outside, the facility formerly known as San Quentin State Prison in Marin County remains familiar to many as a fortress-like compound of old buildings. However, a major transformation has taken place at what is now known as a rehabilitation center.

NYT engineer killed by in-laws during supervised visit with kids at Dublin park, prosecutors say

An elderly couple accused of gunning down their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park allegedly carried out the killing during a supervised visit between the victim and his children, prosecutors revealed Monday.

Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations

Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.

Reality TV personality Kash killed in downtown Oakland shooting, woman arrested

Reality TV personality Mackayla Paige, known as Kash, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland early Sunday morning. Police have arrested a woman from Richmond as family and friends mourn the 29-year-old star.

'Pretty Little Liars' actor Keegan Allen pistol-whipped, robbed at gunpoint in West Hollywood

Actor Keegan Allen was pistol-whipped and robbed of his watch at gunpoint by two masked men outside a West Hollywood grocery store on Thursday night. Allen, who sustained a head injury, later shared footage of the attack on Instagram, criticized city officials, saying the city is no longer safe as the suspects remain on the run.

East Bay couple devastated after wedding photos, gear stolen

An East Bay couple's happiness over getting married soon turned to heartache after a thief stole their wedding photographer's cameras, gear – and all their professional photos.

Morgan Hill mom beaten to death, her face was 'unrecognizable:' court docs

The family of a 34-year-old Morgan Hill woman, who allegedly died at the hands of her husband, is trying to help her three surviving children, some of whom witnessed her brutal death. 

Fugitive wanted in violent kidnapping found after 14 years living double life as chef

A man wanted for a 2012 kidnapping in Davenport, Iowa was arrested in California after living under an alias for nearly 14 years, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.