Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.

Bay Area's Jelly Belly sold to Chicago candy maker

A Bay Area candy giant announced its sale to a notable sweets company based in Chicago.

California Gov. Newsom announces he's going to Israel

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's going to Israel, drawing praise from major Jewish community groups following the Hamas attack on that country two weeks ago. 

NFL legend Terrell Owens struck by car in Calabasas

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens was struck by a car following a heated argument during a pickup basketball game in Calabasas, the LA County Sheriff's Department confirmed.

Boyfriend arrested after Northern California sheriff’s deputy found dead at her home

A Northern California sheriff’s deputy was found dead in her home and her boyfriend was later arrested in Oregon on suspicion of killing her, authorities said.

California's new Senator Laphonza Butler breaks silence on possible 2024 run

It’s been less than two weeks since Laphonza Butler was hand-picked by Newsom to fill the Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, and the question remains – will Butler enter the 2024 race to run for the seat in her own right?

Day care operators arrested after 2 toddlers drowned

A mother and daughter who own and operated a San Jose day care where two young children drowned to death have been arrested and charged.

Police step up security from California to NY; fear grows after Hamas leader calls for 'day of jihad'

Police from San Jose, Calif., to New York City say they are increasing patrols at Jewish schools and places of worship on Friday, the day a Hamas leader described as "Day of Jihad," when he asked his followers to take to the streets and deliver a message of anger.

Jackpot! $1.76B Powerball ticket sold in California

The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.

Pizza topped with loaded gun found during traffic stop in California

California deputies found a pizza topped with pepperoni, sausage, ham, cheese, and a loaded handgun during a routine traffic stop in Kern County.

Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown charged in mother's death weeks after going missing

Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested Tuesday in San Diego, weeks after his mother's body was discovered near an Illinois creek and he was reported missing.

Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, tops previous world record

The 2,749-pound gourd not only earned grower Travis Gienger a $30,000 first-place prize and bragging rights for a year, it also topped the world's previous record-holding pumpkin by 47 pounds.

Man climbs Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel

A man who climbed on the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is in custody – but not before leaving dozens stranded on the ride because of the man's stunt.