Northern California tree trimmer guilty in deadly throat-slashings

Ryan Scott Blinston was working for a tree-trimming service when in 2020 he returned to the clients’ homes after the work was completed and slashed the throats of the residents, prosecutors said.

Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted

A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.

California church shooting: No warning signs before deadly attack, suspect's roommate says

The man that prosecutors call the diabolical and crafty monster behind a deadly shooting at a Southern California church seemed to be a kind and quiet person who shared his food and proclaimed himself a Christian, his roommate said.

Dog's skull fractured while defending California woman from mountain lion

State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.

California church shooting: Murder among 10 charges against suspected gunman

Prosecutors in Orange County announced charges Tuesday against the suspected gunman in a shooting at a church in Laguna Woods, killing one and wounding five others.

Woman charged with posing as a dental hygienist for years in the South Bay

Santa Clara County prosecutors on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 50-year-old woman suspected of illegally posing as dental hygienist for years in the South Bay.

California gas prices hit $6 a gallon average; new record high

Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.

Displaying 'White Lives Matter' sign in Danville was 'cowardly' act: mayor

A group of masked protesters displayed a "White Lives Matter" sign on Saturday in Danville, an act of free speech that has been condemned by the town's mayor.

California church shooting victim identified: 'Dr. Cheng is a hero'

The heroic actions of a Laguna Niguel doctor who died while trying to save fellow parishioners during Sunday's shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church are being described by authorities as "literally the meeting of good versus evil."

Former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time

Former mixed martial arts champion Cain Velasquez was denied bail a second time on Monday, after prosecutors charged him with trying to kill a man suspected of molesting a 4-year-old relative.

California church shooting: Suspect 'politically motivated' by hatred for Taiwanese people

Officials said they believe the shooting inside Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California was a "politically motivated hate incident” driven by the suspected gunman David Chou’s hatred for Taiwanese people.

K-9 helps arrest suspect who rammed California police car

The man was captured with help from a K-9 after he abandoned the stolen Chevrolet Tahoe and tried to hide in backyards of a residential neighborhood in Fresno, police said.