Despite heat wave, people are flocking to the hottest place on Earth

Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.

Century-old San Francisco Anchor Brewing company closing

Anchor Brewing Company officials announced early Wednesday that it will cease operations and liquidate the business -- established in 1896 -- citing economic factors including declining sales since 2016.

California man arrested in the killings of 3 women in Tijuana

U.S. authorities have arrested a Southern California man accused of killing three women in the Mexican border city of Tijuana and crossing back and forth across the border after each of the deaths.

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders.

6 killed in Cessna plane crash in Southern California identified

A Cessna aircraft that departed from Las Vegas crashed in Murrieta Saturday morning, according to authorities. All 6 people on board were killed.

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, one step closer to being released from prison

Leslie Van Houten, a follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one step closer to being released from prison. This comes as Newsom's office revealed it is not going to appeal Van Houten's parole ruling.

Southern California man who allegedly killed Tijuana prostitute awaits extradition

Bryant Rivera, of Downey, is accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a room at Hotel Cascadas, next to the Hong Kong Gentlemen's Club in Zona Norte, a red light district in Tijuana, the complaint says.

25-year-old SF woman found dead after slipping, falling at Lake Tahoe waterfall

A San Francisco woman died after falling over Eagle Falls in South Lake Tahoe on the Fourth of July, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.

San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people

The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.

Video: playful orcas spotted off California coast

A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.

Social media influencer who faked Petaluma kidnapping gets 90 days in jail

A social media influencer has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for concocting a fake story about a Petaluma couple attempting to kidnap her children, prosecutors said.

Driver in stolen minivan leads CHP on chase across Orange County

CHP arrested the pursuit suspect in Carlsbad after he allegedly led authorities on a chase that originated in Los Angeles.