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.

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."