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.

Amtrak train derailment: Crews work to clear tracks in Moorpark

An Amtrak train carrying 198 passengers derailed Wednesday after striking a water truck on the tracks in Moorpark; 15 people were injured.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."

Julian Sands: Search on Mt. Baldy continues for missing actor

Actor Julian Sands was last seen in Jan. 2023 during a hike on Mt. Baldy. Just days before he went missing, crews rescued another hiker, 75-year-old Jin Chung.

Mariposa man charged with arson for destructive Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park

A Mariposa man was charged Tuesday afternoon with setting the Oak Fire that burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed 127 homes last summer near Yosemite National Park, in what authorities described as the most devastating blaze in the county’s history.   

Fighter jet intercepts aircraft in violation of flight restrictions during Biden's visit

A U.S. military fighter jet responded to several aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions during President Joe Biden's visit to the Bay Area, officials said.

Sacramento taqueria allegedly used priest to get confessions of workplace 'sins'

The owners of multiple Sacramento taquerias will have to shell out thousands in damages to former employees and fines after they were busted hiring an alleged priest to spy on workers and extract confessions of workplace "sins."

Driver leads CHP on chase across LA, San Bernardino counties

The search is on for the police chase suspect who led authorities on a pursuit across Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.