Laguna Niguel resident returns to see neighborhood destroyed by fire: ‘It’s like a war zone here’

“It’s shocking to me to see their homes like this,” Fred Minager said in disbelief. “There’s nothing to salvage. There’s nothing. Everything is burned. I can’t even recognize it.”

California mother’s murder charge for fetal death is dropped

Addicted women might avoid health care services for fear their substance abuse could lead to criminal prosecution, California AG Rob Bonta said.

DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO

The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.

Facebook's parent company Meta opens first retail store in Bay Area

Facebook parent Meta has opened its first physical store — in Burlingame, California — to showcase its hardware products like virtual and augmented reality goggles and glasses.

Mother arrested after 3 children found dead inside Southern California home

A Southern California mother and a juvenile believed to be her 16-year-old son have been arrested after three children were found dead inside a San Fernando Valley home Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

Man slain in California prison is 3rd homicide in a week

Correction officials are investigating the killing of Camilo Banoslopez at a high-security facility in Folsom. He is the third person killed in a California state prison this week.

‘Pro-Life Spiderman’ strikes again, scales New York Times building

A self-proclaimed "Pro-Life Spiderman" was back at again Thursday morning, days after he scaled the 60-floor Salesforce Tower in San Francisco.

VIDEO: Gun battle erupts after store employee returns fire on would-be robbers

Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a smoke shop in Compton that resulted in the death of a man.

Video: Anti-abortion activist scales 60-floor San Francisco Salesforce Tower

An anti-abortion activist was seen scaling the 60-floor Salesforce tower in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, a wild scene captured on video by some awe-struck admirers. His actions were condemned by police and firefighters.

Sheriff's helicopter lifts bounce house into the air with kids inside; 3 injured

Three children in Rancho Cucamonga were taken to the hospital Saturday after the bounce house they were in was lifted into the air by a nearby police helicopter.

Gilroy Garlic Festival in Stockton? Promoter says no

A surprise announcement that the Gilroy Garlic Festival could be saved has sparked an open conflict between the festival's founders and the would-be saviors.

Jury rules in favor of Kardashians in Blac Chyna defamation suit

Blac Chyna's lawsuit alleged members of the Kardashian family had defamed her and intentionally got her show with former fiancé Rob Kardashian canceled. Monday, a jury ruled in favor of the Kardashians.

Remembering Gigi Bryant: Rising basketball star would’ve celebrated 16th birthday Sunday

In honor of her late daughter’s memory, Vanessa Bryant announced two projects, with proceeds going to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, as Gigi was known for her passion for sports and her philanthropic heart.

Foul play not suspected at this time in death of whistleblower investigating Deutsche Bank

Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time in the death of Valentin Broeksmit, the self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump.