‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
Woman, 2 children die after small plane crashes in California
Two children and a 41-year-old woman have died following a plane crash Saturday afternoon in central California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported. A fourth person remains in critical condition.
Two children and a 41-year-old woman have died following a plane crash Saturday afternoon in central California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported. A fourth person remains in critical condition.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
California's Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American sworn into Congress
Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
After dogs shot dead in California, activists push for oversight at rescue shelters
An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.
An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner trust dispute resolved in LA court petition
A petition filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeks court approval for a binding settlement agreement to resolve estate and trust disputes following the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
A petition filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeks court approval for a binding settlement agreement to resolve estate and trust disputes following the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Watch: Man dressed as Darth Vader speaks on Flock cameras at San Diego council meeting
A man dressed as "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader spoke up at a California city council meeting on the decision to acquire Flock cameras.
A man dressed as "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader spoke up at a California city council meeting on the decision to acquire Flock cameras.
CBP officers seize $67 million in illegal drugs at San Diego border ports, DHS says
CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.
CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue
President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.
President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.
California traffic stop leads to $817K cocaine seizure, CHP says
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
Community mourns death of Jackie, Big Bear's cherished bald eagle
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.
Family holds 'no ill will' after woman hit by car driven by young brothers in Oakland
A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.
A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.
Child, 6, driving car with 4-year-old brother hits woman walking dog in Oakland
A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.
A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.
Movie producer behind 'Joker,' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' indicted in alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme
A grand jury indicted the Hollywood film financier for allegedly soliciting money from investors that he used to pay for personal ventures.
A grand jury indicted the Hollywood film financier for allegedly soliciting money from investors that he used to pay for personal ventures.
LA influencer accused of robbing wealthy people she met on dating apps arrested again
Social media influencer and OnlyFans model Mia Ventura was re-arrested in Beverly Hills on new Riverside County theft allegations while awaiting trial for dating app burglaries.
Social media influencer and OnlyFans model Mia Ventura was re-arrested in Beverly Hills on new Riverside County theft allegations while awaiting trial for dating app burglaries.