Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up

The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.

California high school student's parents arrested for attacking principal: sheriff

A Northern California high school student's parents were arrested after attacking the school's principal and carrying a gun to campus, officials said. The fight erupted a few weeks ago at Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, according to the Yuba County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect arrested in Stockton serial killer case: police

Stockton police said an arrest was made in the serial killer case that has haunted multiple California communities. The announcement was made during a news conference Saturday.

Dodgers drop NLDS Game 2 to Padres; 'Rally Goose' briefly steals show

The Los Angeles Dodgers could not take advantage of the team's three homers and the "Rally Goose" against the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS.

Landscape worker killed by chipper in Menlo Park identified

A tree-trimmer was killed after he fell into a chipper at a work site in Menlo Park Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Tourist kidnapped in Mexico had foot hacked with machete before being left for dead

Dustan Jackson said he was kidnapped by a cab driver in Mexico while he was waiting for a flight home. After being attacked by a group of men with a machete, he miraculously made his way home.

Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought

About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.

WWII 'ghost boat' surfaces from receding California lake

The Forest Service said the WWII 'ghost boat' has ties to General George Patton and General Dwight Eisenhower.

Harvey Weinstein Los Angeles trial: Jury selection to begin Monday

Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the trial of former film producer Harvey Weinstein, who was extradited from New York to Los Angeles in connection with sex-related counts involving five women.

Harvey Weinstein prepares for L.A. trial over sexual assault charges

Starting in the 1990s, Weinstein, through the company Miramax that he ran with his brother, was an innovator in running broad and aggressive campaigns promoting Academy Award nominees.