California earthquake: 5.2 magnitude quake strikes near San Diego

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near San Diego on Monday morning, with the epicenter located in Julian, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

DA charges 12 for felony vandalism at Stanford during pro-Palestinian protest

The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Thursday charged 12 people with felony vandalism following a pro-Palestinian event at Stanford University last summer, where protesters stormed the president's office and destroyed property on the Palo Alto campus.

Newsom urges California-made products to be exempt from Trump tariff retaliation

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released a 30-second video saying how much he values global trade, imploring international companies not to retaliate with counter-tariffs on products made in California. 

Rescued dog from LA evades capture after escaping adoptive home in Alaska

Rescued from a California shelter after devastating wildfires, Jackie was adopted by a family in February but slipped her collar and fled into a forested area.

US cities where money buys you the most happiness

A new study is revealing the top cities in the U.S. where money buys Americans the most happiness.

Homebuilder unveils 'fire-resilient' neighborhood

A new community was unveiled in Southern California that is "designed to IBHS’s highest level of protection against direct flame contact, radiant heat and embers."

Family outraged after girl receives monkey, toilet with fake poop as prize gift from school

A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The district says the prizes were communicated to families ahead of time.

Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent

Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.

California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.

San Jose man arrested after viral video shows him keying Tesla

A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.

Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver

A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.

Scott Peterson reportedly injured in pickleball prison fight

Convicted killer Scott Peterson was on the losing end of a beatdown in prison over a dispute over pickleball, according to reports.