Rep. Tom McClintock's wife dies after taking herbal remedy: report

The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss. 

California poised to phase out sale of new gas-powered cars

California is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen, an ambitious step that will reshape the U.S. car market by speeding the transition to more climate-friendly vehicles.

Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos

A federal jury found Wednesday that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant’s widow $16 million for emotional distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and his daughter taken at the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed them.

Sex offender breaks into Riverside elementary school campus, tries to assault girl in bathroom: PD

Logan Nighswonger, a registered sex offender, was arrested after he allegedly jumped a 6-foot fence, broke into the girls' bathroom at McAuliffe Elementary School in Riverside, and attempted to sexually assault a young girl.

California author shares moving account of reunion with teacher credited for changing his life

A Northern California author and Stanford writing fellow has shared a moving story about a long-awaited reunion with a teacher he'd been looking for for almost 20 years. Jamil Jan Kochai said he'd been looking for his 2nd grade teacher so he could thank her for everything she did to change his life.

Kanye West won't face charges in alleged DTLA altercation with fan

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, will not face charges stemming from a January incident in which he allegedly punched a fan in the face who asked for his autograph in downtown Los Angeles.

Paul Pelosi DUI dashcam video released after guilty plea

The California Highway Patrol released photos and videos recorded on the night of a May 28 crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who pleaded guilty to a DUI charge earlier Tuesday.

Autopsy confirms Kiely Rodni's body was found in Truckee reservoir

Authorities say an autopsy has confirmed that a body found in a submerged car in a Northern California reservoir is that of missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni.

California to protect health benefits for young immigrants

A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state’s Medicaid program.

Castro Valley man sentenced in extremist killing of Oakland federal officer

Robert Blancas and three other people acknowledged destroying evidence after a federal security officer was killed and another wounded while guarding the Oakland federal building during a racial justice protest in May 2020.

Police investigating couple who allegedly engaged in sex act in stands during Oakland A's game

The A's were taking on the Seattle Mariners when a fan in attendance tweeted a video showing two fans sitting by themselves section 334 of RingCentral Coliseum engaging in what appears to be a sexual act.

Kiely Rodni's body believed to be found in reservoir, sheriff says

The body found in a submerged car in a reservoir is "more than likely" missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni, the Nevada County sheriff said Monday morning. 

Kiely Rodni search: Dive team who found body has helped solve 22 cases

Adventures with Purpose, a volunteer dive team, found a body in a California reservoir. It’s believed to be that of 16-year-old Kiely Rodni.

Kardashians, Sylvester Stallone among celebrities accused of wasting water amid drought

The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has sent warning notices to more than 2,000 of its customers - including a few celebrities - who have exceeded their monthly water budgets.

Kiely Rodni: Divers find Honda presumed to belong to missing Truckee teen

Volunteer divers on Monday confirmed they found the submerged car of a missing 16-year-old girl but said that officials will have to formally determine if the remains inside belong to Kiely Rodni.

Missing teen Kiely Rodni's body allegedly found by volunteers

A dive team announced they found the body of Kiely Rodni Sunday afternoon. Adventures with Purpose dive team said her body was found in a car that was upside down, 14 feet under the water.