California deputy fatally shot, suspect killed following pursuit and shootout on freeway

Riverside County deputy Isaiah Cordero was shot and killed during a traffic stop. The suspect was later killed after leading authorities on a chase that came to a violent end.

Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot

The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.

Humboldt County earthquake leaves thousands without power

Thousands of people remained without power in Humboldt County following a 6.4 quake. None of the businesses in Fortuna, Calif. were open.

Northern California earthquake leaves 2 dead, buckles road, causes damage and injury

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked the Northern California coast early Tuesday morning, left two people dead, caused gas leaks, shattered glass, left thousands without power, one buckled highway and jittery residents living through dozens of aftershocks.

Calif. police captain dead after arrest in husband’s slaying

The body of a California Highway Patrol captain was found just days after a man was arrested in the shooting death of her husband in Kentucky, investigators said.

California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years

He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.

These 3 U.S. cities were among the 10 most expensive in the world for 2022

Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living across the globe: Prices are up an average of 8.1% in the world’s largest cities compared to last year.

Dramatic video captures truck toppling over California freeway overpass

Dramatic video taken by a driver stuck in traffic captured the moment a box truck toppled over a freeway overpass in Southern California during last week's wet weather.

Homeless women in San Jose return thousands in cash to rightful owner

A group of homeless people in an encampment in San Jose jumped into action to help a neighbor named George who lost almost everything in a recent fire.

California driver accused of hitting law enforcement recruits released from jail

Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez, 22, is accused of plowing into 25 law enforcement recruits in Whittier. He was released from jail hours after his arrest due to the "extreme complexity" of the investigation.

California wrong-way driver crashes into 25 law enforcement recruits; 5 in critical condition

Twenty-five law enforcement recruits for various agencies across Los Angeles County were injured, five critically, after a Honda CR-V going the wrong way plowed into them and hit a light pole during their morning run in Whittier.

WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’

The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.

California man sentenced 9 years for $6 million real estate scam

Adolfo Schoneke, his sister, and their co-conspirators were convicted in a scam where houses were listed without homeowners' consent and money was collected from prospective buyers.

Orlando airport to offer nonstop flights to this popular destination

Breeze Airways will offer nonstop flights from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Orange County, California beginning on Feb. 16, 2023, officials say.

Simi Valley mother of 2 disappears from home, leaving bloody scene behind

When officers arrived at the Rachel Castillo's apartment, they noticed a significant amount of blood in the home, but she was nowhere to be found, the Simi Valley Police Department reported.