Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in Conception boat fire that killed 34 off California coast
The captain involved in the boat fire that ended up killing 34 people in 2019 has been found guilty.
Why are airplane pilots' mental health concerns going untreated?
The off-duty pilot who has been charged with trying to stop airplane engines mid-flight has raised questions about how often pilots are screened, and whether we should be concerned about who's in the cockpit.
Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
Matthew Perry, star of 'Friends,' dies after apparent drowning
Matthew Perry, renowned for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV series "Friends," has tragically passed away at the age of 54.
Bay Area nurse crushed in MRI accident highlighting safety concerns
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
Firefighter goes above and beyond, cooks breakfast for children during emergency call
When the children's mother was transported to the hospital, the firefighter stepped into the kitchen, making a "gourmet" breakfast.
Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean marries Tony Hawk's son Riley, reports say
The reported marriage comes more than a year after Frances Bean Cobain revealed the relationship on social media.
Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park
A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.
Jackpot! $1.76B Powerball ticket sold in California
The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.
Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, tops previous world record
The 2,749-pound gourd not only earned grower Travis Gienger a $30,000 first-place prize and bragging rights for a year, it also topped the world's previous record-holding pumpkin by 47 pounds.
Biden praises Feinstein as defender of American values at San Francisco memorial
President Joe Biden praised the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Thursday as a dear friend and a woman of deep integrity who fought to protect what was important to America: freedom, civil liberties, security and the U.S. Constitution.
San Francisco says goodbye to Dianne Feinstein as her body lies in state at City Hall
Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco City Hall, where she launched her groundbreaking political career and where she spent a decade as the city’s first female mayor.
Most populated U.S. states by 2100: Study predicts Texas, Florida, California to top list
According to the study by moveBuddha, Texas – which is currently the second-most populous state – will surpass California as the most populated U.S. state by 2100.
US begins removing dams to restore ecosystems
A massive dam removal project is underway in California and Oregon as part of an effort to restore ecosystems along with rivers in the United States. So far more than 2,000 dams have been removed in the U.S.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
2nd GOP debate: Candidates take shots at Trump and each other
Donald Trump’s rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to blunt the momentum that has seen him build a commanding early lead in the Republican primary.
Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios
The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
‘I no longer consider myself a Californian’: Texas couple praises new freedoms after life-changing move
The number of Americans moving from California to Texas nearly doubled over a decade.