Congressman calls for release of California nurse detained by ICE

Rep. Josh Harder (D-Stockton) is calling for the release of a nurse who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and sent across the country, 1,700 miles from home. 

Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.

Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race

Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Calif., Ga. school shooting plot suspects had floor plans, picked a date, warrants say

A cross-country investigation into a potential school shooting plot in Georgia landed suspects from both coasts of the United States behind bars and facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder. 

California labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

California's iconic labor leader, Dolores Huerta, has died at the age of 96, her family said on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of community activism that her protégés say should last on because of how she led and trained them. 

Coastal flooding causes commotion for California

Coastal flooding caused some commotion Monday in parts of California, causing at least one driver to be stuck in his flooded car and closures on some major roads.

San Quentin now resembles a college campus

From the outside, the facility formerly known as San Quentin State Prison in Marin County remains familiar to many as a fortress-like compound of old buildings. However, a major transformation has taken place at what is now known as a rehabilitation center.

NYT engineer killed by in-laws during supervised visit with kids at Dublin park, prosecutors say

An elderly couple accused of gunning down their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park allegedly carried out the killing during a supervised visit between the victim and his children, prosecutors revealed Monday.

Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations

Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.

East Bay couple devastated after wedding photos, gear stolen

An East Bay couple's happiness over getting married soon turned to heartache after a thief stole their wedding photographer's cameras, gear – and all their professional photos.

Fugitive wanted in violent kidnapping found after 14 years living double life as chef

A man wanted for a 2012 kidnapping in Davenport, Iowa was arrested in California after living under an alias for nearly 14 years, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.