Erik Menendez denied parole for murders of parents; Brother Lyle's hearing set for Aug. 22
The panel's decision must now be reviewed by the board, then go to Gov. Gavin Newsom for final approval.
Gov. Newsom signs legislation advancing special election on California redistricting
Voters will have the ultimate say in November.
South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague
A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.
Oklahoma to test teachers from New York, California for ‘radical leftist ideology’
Oklahoma will require teacher applicants from California and New York to pass a certification exam created by the conservative media group PragerU.
Missing Northern California mother, infant found dead in submerged vehicle
The bodies of a 36-year-old Northern California woman and her infant daughter, who had been missing for more than a month, have been found in a vehicle submerged in a waterway.
Newsom unveils plan for redistricting California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.
Former Oakland flight attendants hope to be 'America's Favorite Couple'
Billy and Brenda Marshall hope to be “America's Favorite Couple." They met 22 years ago at the Oakland International Airport.
AG Paxton calls on California to aid Texas in arresting House Democrats that left the state
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a California court to recognize civil warrants issued in Texas calling for the arrest and return of House Democrats that left the state to break quorum and prevent a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Vaping on plane: Man apologizes after Phoenix-to-San Francisco flight incident
“It sucks knowing in order to be myself, I have to have nicotine," said Peter Nguyen.
2 more FCI Dublin officers guilty of sex crimes bringing total to 10
Two more former officers at the now-closed FCI Dublin women's prison pleaded guilty to sex crimes on Thursday, bringing the total number to 10 – the highest number of correctional officers charged with these types of crimes of any federal prison in the United States.
'Only took one puff': Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight
Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.
Texas flooding: Padres, Red Sox to wear jerseys from impacted schools before Saturday game
The San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox are joining the effort to support victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country floods.
Tesla diner in Los Angeles faces controversy
The new Tesla Diner in Hollywood is drawing large crowds but faces some complaints from neighbors about parking, traffic, and noise.
Contra Costa County authorities identify Delta Airlines pilot arrested at SFO
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department said it had been investigating 34-year-old since April.
San Francisco chef implicated in viral TikTok video issues apology
Luke Sung, the former chef at Kis Cafe, shared his statement on the restaurant's Instagram account, though he has since been fired from his role.
Delta co-pilot arrested by federal agents after landing at SFO
The co-pilot was handcuffed and pulled off the flight by the agents, some of whom were identified as Homeland Security investigators.
Registered sex offender arrested again for sniffing woman at Burbank store
A registered sex offender with a long criminal history was arrested again after police say he was caught on surveillance attempting to sniff a woman at a Burbank store.
Oakland man caught after $1 million Sacramento jewelry store heist
The smash-and-grab robbery happened around 1:15 p.m. on July 6 at a jewelry store near Stockton Boulevard and Orange Avenue in south Sacramento, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel
After a customer at the Ryde Hotel mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck, the staff did a count and realized only four of their exotic birds remained.
Boat captain arrested after hit-and-run crash into USS Midway museum ship: police
Viral video captured the moment a private vessel struck a historic aircraft carrier museum before the driver fled the scene.