Man charged with killing father and stepmother in San Francisco home speaks from jail

A 23-year-old man charged with killing his father and stepmother over the weekend as they slept in their San Francisco Bayview home, tells KTVU in an exclusive interview what led up to the deadly shootings and why he did it. 

Kiely Rodni investigation leads authorities to conduct sex offender sweep

The unsolved disappearance of Kiely Rodni prompted several Northern California law enforcement agencies to conduct sex offender compliance sweeps as the investigation into the missing person's case nears week two.

Planes crash midair at Watsonville airport, at least 2 dead

Multiple agencies responded to Watsonville Municipal Airport Thursday after two planes attempting to land collided. 

San Jose fire captain loses all three of his children in crash

A San Jose fire captain is grappling with an unthinkable tragedy after all three of his children were killed in a car crash on Sunday evening.

1 critically injured after plane crashes into Camarillo Airport

One person is critically injured after an ultralight plane crashed into a building at the Camarillo Airport Thursday afternoon.

VIDEO: Flash mob vandalizes, loots 7-Eleven store following street takeover in Harbor Gateway

The Los Angeles Police Department released new video and sought the public's help with identifying the people seen on video looting and vandalizing a 7-Eleven store following a street takeover in the Harbor Gateway area.

California tomato farmers worried extreme drought will increase prices for sauce, ketchup

California produces about a quarter of the world's tomatoes, and the extreme drought conditions, water restrictions and wildfires are now leaving farmers struggling to meet the demand.

Missing: Two other people vanished nearby and on same day as Kiely Rodni

A California woman and her ex-boyfriend failed to return from a road trip to Reno, about 35 miles away from a massive search effort for a missing girl who vanished a day earlier.

Officer disarms student who pulled out loaded gun during lunchtime fight

A high school student pulled out a gun during a lunchtime fight on Monday, according to Stockton police. The brawl happened at Lincoln High School and a Resource Officer tackled and disarmed the student.

4 young people, including 11-year-old, accused of vicious attack on elderly woman

Four young people ranging from 11 to 18 years old were arrested for a violent robbery of an elderly Asian woman in San Francisco, police announced Monday.

California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'

Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.

Anne Heche dies from injuries sustained in Los Angeles crash

Anne Heche, known for her roles in 'Another World' and 'Donnie Brasco,' as well as her romantic relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, has passed away after being removed from life support.

California woman becomes pastor after sex assault at Dublin prison 30 years ago

Valerie Mercadel was sexually abused at the federal prison in Dublin 30 years ago. She became a pastor to help her deal with that trauma. But nothing has erased those dark memories.

Kiely Rodni: Missing Truckee teen's disappearance marks one week

It has been just over one week since Kiely Rodni was last seen at a party at Prosser Family Campground near Truckee. On Saturday family and friends gathered for a concert in her honor after authorities gave a somber update regarding the investigation.