OC oil spill: Ship anchored near pipeline made unusual movements
A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service.
A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service.
Investigators board massive cargo ship docked in Oakland in ongoing probe of ruptured pipeline
A U.S. official told the AP on Wednesday that the Rotterdam Express has become a focus of the spill investigation. The official cautioned the ship is only one lead being pursued in the investigation, which is in the early stages.
A U.S. official told the AP on Wednesday that the Rotterdam Express has become a focus of the spill investigation. The official cautioned the ship is only one lead being pursued in the investigation, which is in the early stages.
Traumatized by his time at Tesla, ex-worker awarded $137M now drives bus for AC Transit
A former Tesla contractor asked for $101 million in damages for racial abuse he said he endured while working for the electric car maker. Instead, a jury in San Francisco ordered Telsa to pay him $137 million.
A former Tesla contractor asked for $101 million in damages for racial abuse he said he endured while working for the electric car maker. Instead, a jury in San Francisco ordered Telsa to pay him $137 million.
California prison guard dies by suicide after reporting officers faked documents, planted drugs
Sgt. Kevin Steele, 56, wrote memos to top prison officials early this year in which he said fellow correctional officers in his California State Prison, Sacramento, investigations unit had faked documents and planted drugs and weapons on inmates.
Sgt. Kevin Steele, 56, wrote memos to top prison officials early this year in which he said fellow correctional officers in his California State Prison, Sacramento, investigations unit had faked documents and planted drugs and weapons on inmates.
Social media influencer who disappeared for weeks found in hospital and in good condition
A social media fitness influencer is recovering at a hospital after she was initially at the center of a county-wide search.
A social media fitness influencer is recovering at a hospital after she was initially at the center of a county-wide search.
Ship anchored near oil pipeline made unusual movements
A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service.
A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service.
'Very strong suspect' named in Zodiac killer case by cold case group
A group investigating the cold case of the Zodiac killer has named a person they believe is a "very strong suspect" in the unsolved killings that terrorized San Francisco and the Bay Area in the 1960s and beyond.
A group investigating the cold case of the Zodiac killer has named a person they believe is a "very strong suspect" in the unsolved killings that terrorized San Francisco and the Bay Area in the 1960s and beyond.
Buddhist juror excused from Theranos trial over religious concerns
Juror No. 4 said she was concerned she couldn't continue serving on the case because she's a Buddhist.
Juror No. 4 said she was concerned she couldn't continue serving on the case because she's a Buddhist.
Young mother shot by Long Beach school safety officer dies after being taken off life support
Mona Rodriguez, who was shot in the head by a Long Beach school safety officer and declared brain dead, was taken off life support Tuesday night and her organs were donated to five people, the family's lawyer released in an email statement Wednesday morning.
Mona Rodriguez, who was shot in the head by a Long Beach school safety officer and declared brain dead, was taken off life support Tuesday night and her organs were donated to five people, the family's lawyer released in an email statement Wednesday morning.
Fugitive in the crowd? US Marshals seek help identifying Dodgers fan
A $25,000 reward is being offered for information on a Dodgers fan who "strongly resembles" a man on the 15 Most Wanted fugitives list, federal officials said.
A $25,000 reward is being offered for information on a Dodgers fan who "strongly resembles" a man on the 15 Most Wanted fugitives list, federal officials said.
Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill, investigators say
A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.
A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.
Oakland firefighters become targets of retaliation after finding backpack with guns
A fire station in the Oakland hills would seem to be an unlikely spot for a confrontation over guns, let alone one in which firefighters were threatened.
A fire station in the Oakland hills would seem to be an unlikely spot for a confrontation over guns, let alone one in which firefighters were threatened.
California oil spill: Beaches close as delayed response prompts questions
The Coast Guard says it did not investigate initial reports of an oil spill for nearly 12 hours because it didn’t have enough corroborating evidence and the agency was hindered by darkness and a lack of technology.
The Coast Guard says it did not investigate initial reports of an oil spill for nearly 12 hours because it didn’t have enough corroborating evidence and the agency was hindered by darkness and a lack of technology.
Black ex-Tesla worker who claimed racial abuse awarded $137M
Owen Diaz alleged in a lawsuit that he was harassed and faced “daily racist epithets,” including the “N-word,” while working at Tesla’s Fremont plant in 2015 and 2016 before quitting.
Owen Diaz alleged in a lawsuit that he was harassed and faced “daily racist epithets,” including the “N-word,” while working at Tesla’s Fremont plant in 2015 and 2016 before quitting.
PHOTOS: Massive oil spill off California coast shows impact on wildlife, beachside communities
Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.
Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.
Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
Powerball jackpot: Winning $699.8 million ticket sold in California
A lucky winner in California matched all six numbers of the nearly $700 million jackpot prize.
A lucky winner in California matched all six numbers of the nearly $700 million jackpot prize.
$699M Jackpot: Winning Powerball ticket sold in California
The winning Powerball ticket was sold in California.
The winning Powerball ticket was sold in California.
California oil spill: Authorities investigate if ship’s anchor struck pipeline
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
Company suspected in Huntington Beach oil spill had dozens of violations
Beta Operating Co. suspected in one of California’s largest oil spills has been cited 72 times for safety and environmental violations that were severe enough that drilling had to be curtailed or stopped to fix the problem, regulatory records show.
Beta Operating Co. suspected in one of California’s largest oil spills has been cited 72 times for safety and environmental violations that were severe enough that drilling had to be curtailed or stopped to fix the problem, regulatory records show.