Rosemont police investigate after Tara Reid says she was drugged at hotel bar

Rosemont police said they are investigating after actress Tara Reid said she was drugged at a hotel bar and taken to a local hospital on Sunday.

San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies

Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.

Maria De La Rosa: Latin musician and influencer killed in California shooting

A rising Latin musician and influencer was shot and killed while sitting in her car in the San Fernando Valley over the weekend, authorities said.

YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast

California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.

Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year

The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.

Tom Steyer announces run for California governor

Billionaire activist Tom Steyer announced Wednesday that he is running for California governor.

Coach Beam murder suspect makes 1st court appearance in Oakland

The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance on Tuesday, but did not enter a plea.

John Beam: Deadly shooting of Laney football coach was 'targeted,' police say

Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting. 

John Beam: Legendary Oakland football coach wounded in Laney College shooting

Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.

DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.

Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot

John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.

Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

Father of 9 killed after fight stemming from Castro Valley road rage crash

The victim who died after a fight stemming from an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend was identified as a father of nine.

San Francisco Muni driver asleep as speeding train tosses screaming riders

San Francisco Muni passengers screamed as they were jolted, some falling from their seats, when a light rail train traveled at an excessive speed while the driver dozed off to sleep, according to video footage.

Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus

Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.