As more kids die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
'That ’70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
A judge sentenced "That ’70s Show" star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for the rapes of two women two decades ago.
A judge sentenced "That ’70s Show" star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for the rapes of two women two decades ago.
Silicon Valley billionaires want to build a new city in rural California
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Presidio Wall pickleball hypocrisy heats up in San Francisco
One dispute over a pickleball court in San Francisco has gone viral because of an online petition.
One dispute over a pickleball court in San Francisco has gone viral because of an online petition.
$12.75M settlement after painter's suicide in Northern California jail
The sister of a painter who died by suicide in Shasta County custody has been awarded $12.75 million in a case against the city, county and the jail's healthcare company – the largest settlement of its kind against Wellpath, the plaintiff's lawyers said.
The sister of a painter who died by suicide in Shasta County custody has been awarded $12.75 million in a case against the city, county and the jail's healthcare company – the largest settlement of its kind against Wellpath, the plaintiff's lawyers said.
Only in LA? Police chase gets Hollywood ending with guns drawn, production crew rushing to scene
A police chase in San Gabriel Valley gets a Hollywood ending as the suspect pulls over with guns drawn by officers and a TV production crew rushing to the scene.
A police chase in San Gabriel Valley gets a Hollywood ending as the suspect pulls over with guns drawn by officers and a TV production crew rushing to the scene.
Berkeley police investigate shellfish dumped at Jewish fraternity as hate crime
Berkeley police are investigating a slew of shellfish dumped at a Jewish fraternity as a hate crime.
Berkeley police are investigating a slew of shellfish dumped at a Jewish fraternity as a hate crime.
California jury awards $3.75 million to protester hit by LAPD projectile during 2020 protests
The jury ruled that the Los Angeles Police Department was negligent when Asim Jamal Shakir Jr. was shot twice by hard-foam projectiles.
The jury ruled that the Los Angeles Police Department was negligent when Asim Jamal Shakir Jr. was shot twice by hard-foam projectiles.
AG sues California school district over policy to out trans students to parents
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
Cook's Corner mass shooting: At least 3 dead, several others hurt at popular OC bar
A mass shooting at Cook’s Corner, a popular bar in Orange County, left at least four people dead, including the gunman believed to be a retired cop.
A mass shooting at Cook’s Corner, a popular bar in Orange County, left at least four people dead, including the gunman believed to be a retired cop.
Arrest made after 'suspicious toilet' triggered evacuation at Glendale mall
A “suspicious toilet" found at the movie theater left a stench for those forced to evacuate from the Americana in Glendale.
A “suspicious toilet" found at the movie theater left a stench for those forced to evacuate from the Americana in Glendale.
Tourist's rental car burglarized as San Francisco leaders address auto break-ins
In a cruel coincidence, tourists visiting San Francisco had their car burglarized not far from where city officials talked about auto burglaries.
In a cruel coincidence, tourists visiting San Francisco had their car burglarized not far from where city officials talked about auto burglaries.
Man convicted of killing Kristin Smart attacked in California prison
The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California college campus more than 25 years ago, was hospitalized after he was attacked in state prison, his lawyer said Wednesday.
The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California college campus more than 25 years ago, was hospitalized after he was attacked in state prison, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Stunning video: Rare 'Octopus Garden' discovered off California coast
Scientists in California and beyond have discovered an "Octopus Garden" of up to 20,000 eight-armed creatures living in the deep sea about 80 miles southwest of Monterey.
Scientists in California and beyond have discovered an "Octopus Garden" of up to 20,000 eight-armed creatures living in the deep sea about 80 miles southwest of Monterey.
Neighbor arrested after injecting chemical into Bay Area family's front door: Video
A Tampa Bay area family says they fear for their safety after catching their neighbor on camera injecting chemicals into their front door.
A Tampa Bay area family says they fear for their safety after catching their neighbor on camera injecting chemicals into their front door.
Alaska Airlines passengers scream as plane makes hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary: 'Sparks outside'
An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle made a hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary late Sunday, shooting sparks on the runway at John Wayne Airport in Southern California.
An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle made a hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary late Sunday, shooting sparks on the runway at John Wayne Airport in Southern California.
As Tropical Storm Hilary weakens, desert and mountain towns dig out of mud
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Tropical Storm Hilary: What's closed, canceled across SoCal
Tropical Storm Hilary forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.
Tropical Storm Hilary forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with local leaders, first responders as Tropical Storm Hilary hits state
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary pounds California and Mexico, flooding roads and trapping cars
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.