Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials

A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.

Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community

With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.

Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag

In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.

James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81

James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."

Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds

A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing to board a flight to North Carolina.

California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs

Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.

$45M cocaine bust uncovers massive tunnel to Mexico under supposed discount store

What looked like a San Diego discount retail store turned out to be something more nefarious, and what was allegedly sold there was a lot more dangerous than snack foods and cleaning supplies.

Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms

Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect.

America 250: Students from California, Florida, and Georgia are winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge

The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them. 

Video: Sea lion leaps into canoe during Monterey Bay race

An enthusiastic sea lion leaped out of the Monterey Bay over Memorial Day weekend, hopping onto a racing outrigger canoe, before slipping back into the saltwater and becoming an instant viral sensation.

Israeli researchers say Iran behind Los Angeles transit system attack

Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.

Alcatraz tourist ferry crashes into San Francisco's Pier 31

An apparent collision involving an Alcatraz tourist ferry at San Francisco’s Pier 31 is under investigation after the incident Sunday evening.

Garden Grove chemical threat: 40,000 evacuated as overheated tank faces explosion or leak

An unmitigatable overheated chemical tank containing toxic methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace has forced the evacuation of 40,000 residents in Garden Grove, Westminster, Stanton, and Anaheim.

Is this Cybertruck driver asleep at the wheel? See the video

A woman captured an odd and potentially dangerous scene this week: An older male driver who appeared to be asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Cybertruck. 

Newsom warns Californians to avoid Chevron over high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.

Nephew's DNA ID's World War II Marine killed in 1944

The burial, with full military honors for World War II veteran Helmut Fred Behlert, is a homecoming that almost didn't happen. U.S. Marine PFC Behlert was buried on Wednesday at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California, about 14 miles south-west of San Francisco.

Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot

A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.