Man guilty of setting Big Sur fire that killed 12 California condors

Ivan Gomez, 31, was convicted by a Monterey County judge of setting the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally growing marijuana in the Los Padres National Forest.

Sacramento mass shooting suspect served less time with California's Prop 57

Smiley Martin, arrested in connection with last weekend’s mass shooting outside bars in Sacramento, served less than half his 10-year sentence because of voter-approved changes to state law that lessened the punishment for his felony convictions and provided a chance for earlier release.

Nonprofit fundraising to send Hayward boy battling rare cancer to Disney World

A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.

Ashanti honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti.

Football 'hero' sues San Jose after police shoot him at taqueria

K'aun Green, who said he grabbed a gun from drunk customers at a popular downtown taqueria and then was shot at by police, filed a federal lawsuit against San Jose.

Thieves steal touring band's passports and green cards in Oakland

A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.

Napa doctor admits to selling fake COVID vaccine cards, immunization pills

A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.

Sacramento shooting: At least 5 people fired guns during gang-related violence

Sacramento police on Wednesday said at least five shooters fired guns during the weekend shooting in downtown Sacramento that killed six people and injured 12 others. 

1 Sacramento mass shooting suspect released from custody

One of three men arrested in connection with the weekend mass shooting in Sacramento has been released from custody, jail records show.

Sacramento mass shooting: 3rd suspect arrested, police say

A third suspect was arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Sacramento that left six people dead, and 12 others hurt, police said.

California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings

Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.