California

A group of California squirrels—long thought to be nut-hoarding vegetarians—have evolved into carnivorous predators, according to a groundbreaking study.

State Rep. Todd Warner proposed a bill called the Tennessee Illegal Immigration Act. It seeks to send migrants accused of minor crimes to sanctuary cities.

A license plate on a Tesla Cybertruck was recalled after allegedly mocking the October 7 attack, though the owner's family insists it was a misunderstanding.

A 73-year-old woman was nearly kidnapped by a scammer pretending to be a famous MSNBC host using AI technology.

David Viens initially claimed his wife had left after a disagreement, but her abandoned car, unclaimed savings, and lack of contact with loved ones raised suspicion

The victim's father fatally shot one of his son's attackers during the confrontation outside their family home.

A San Francisco barista is being hailed as a "hero" after he took down a man trying to rob a customer, even after the suspect bear-maced him.

A tornado was caught on camera by dozens of California residents ripping through a town hundreds of miles away from the Midwest's "Tornado Alley."

An OpenAI whistleblower was found dead as a result of an apparent suicide in his California home last month, officials say.

Two Californians were found murdered inside of a pickup truck in Mexico, officials say.

The California DMV has come under fire for issuing a license plate users say is "celebrating" and seemingly mocking the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

The victim's son was killed during the home invasion while trying to protect his mother.

With economic challenges like housing costs and inflation top of mind, more California Latinos are turning to Republicans, signaling a generational shift, Mike Madrid said in an op-ed for the LA Times

The victims include a man they mistakenly killed believing he was a rival gang member.

Doctors were able to reattach the teen's thumb but the tips of his some of his fingers had to be amputated following the bloody incident.

Sheriff Kelly Martinez argues that current state law makes the new policy unnecessary and that the Board of Supervisors cannot set policy for the sheriff

Multimillion-dollar properties, some owned by Hollywood celebrities, were in the path of the blaze, which exploded late Monday, fanned by powerful winds and tinder-dry brush.

A California mom was accidentally shot to death by her toddler son after he reportedly got ahold of her boyfriend's unsecured gun, according to police.

Initially proposed under the Biden administration, a new ICE detention center near San Francisco could now serve as a key asset in advancing Trump's mass deportation plans.

A man allegedly tried to forcefully change the course of a flight from Mexico to the US, resulting in him being detained by the Mexican National Guard.

Those hurt included a child and and older couple, and witnesses described the grisly scene that unfolded after the officer zoomed along the street.

"California will remain the beacon of progress that it has always been" said State AG Rob Bonta upon announcing updated guidance and model policies

A woman hiking in Pebble Beach was rescued after being tied to a tree by an armed man who mysteriously walked away.

A California man was arrested on a high school's football field while naked, possibly wielding an axe, due to his alleged connection to the death of a teenager.

The incident took place in late November in San Ysidro, California

California Attorney General Rob Bonta acknowledged that the state might not be able to prevent a new detention center from being established.

In latest effort to "Trump-proof" the state, the California AG is limiting the information state institutions can share with federal immigration enforcement.

The location of the earthquake is 45 miles southwest of Eureka

Jim McDonnell said his tenure will involve high engagement with the community. LAPD doesn't stop people or take action related to their immigration status

A 7-year-old accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old brother in a parked truck after finding a gun in the glove compartment.