James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81

James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."

Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds

A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing to board a flight to North Carolina.

California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs

Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.

Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms

Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect.

California man sentenced to 5+ years for smuggling 1,700 reptiles through El Paso border

A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.

Israeli researchers say Iran behind Los Angeles transit system attack

Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.

Alcatraz tourist ferry crashes into San Francisco's Pier 31

An apparent collision involving an Alcatraz tourist ferry at San Francisco’s Pier 31 is under investigation after the incident Sunday evening.

Is this Cybertruck driver asleep at the wheel? See the video

A woman captured an odd and potentially dangerous scene this week: An older male driver who appeared to be asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Cybertruck. 

Newsom warns Californians to avoid Chevron over high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.

Nephew's DNA ID's World War II Marine killed in 1944

The burial, with full military honors for World War II veteran Helmut Fred Behlert, is a homecoming that almost didn't happen. U.S. Marine PFC Behlert was buried on Wednesday at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California, about 14 miles south-west of San Francisco.

Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot

A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery. 

San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed

Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.

Deadly shooting at largest Mosque in San Diego
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Authorities in California are investigating a deadly shooting at a San Diego Mosque. Three people were killed, officials said.