NTSB releases thousands of documents in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash probe

More than 1,700 pages of investigative documents from the continuing federal probe of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others were released Wednesday, but they make no conclusions or findings about what caused the aircraft to go down.

17 California inmates have now died of what appears to be COVID-19

There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.

Man, 31, accused of drugging, raping minor; holding her against her will

A 31-year-old Loma Linda man is accused of coordinating a meetup location with a runaway minor online before he allegedly held the victim against her will, drugged and raped her, investigators said.

Man charged with poisoning 8 homeless people, filming victims' reactions to eating laced food

The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.

Golden Gate Bridge heard 'singing' over San Francisco Bay

High winds on Friday produced tones that are the side effect of a handrail retrofit designed to make the span more aerodynamic on gusty days.

'Creepy' clowns help boy, 4, celebrate end of cancer treatment: 'It was the happiest I have seen him'

Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.

Face shields could be the new, next thing

A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.  

California OK's movie theaters to reopen with limited seating

The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.

Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications

 California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.

California woman sues Safeway operator for toilet paper price gouging

Eleisha Redmond's suit, dated June 3, is a proposed class action against Albertson's, an Idaho-based company that operates supermarkets including Safeway, Randalls and Vons.

California officer arrested on suspicion of teen sex assault

A police officer in a Southern California city was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.

Air Force sergeant ID’d as suspect in 'ambush' killing of California deputy

A suspect facing first-degree murder charges in Saturday’s shooting death of a California sheriff’s deputy is an active-duty sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, authorities said Sunday.

Curfews spread across Bay Area: Find rules for your city

Several cities across the Bay Area have imposed curfews in response to protests over the killing of George Floyd.

‘I could die from the color of my skin’: Little girl has emotional reaction to George Floyd protests

As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets. 

5.5 aftershock of Ridgecrest quake rocks San Bernardino County

A 5.5 aftershock of the series of Ridgecrest quakes from last July 4, 5 struck the Searles Valley at 6:32 p.m, which is thirteen miles east of Ridgecrest on Wednesday evening, according to Seismologist Dr, Lucy Jones.

12th California inmate dies of COVID-19 at same institution; 3rd death in 4 days

Activists have been urging the state to release more prisoners to free them from crowded conditions, and many prisoners have said they are living in "inhumane conditions" that lack the necessary hygiene and social distancing to prevent the spread of the disease.

Man arrested after pulling rifle on Black Lives Matter protesters in Upland

A video posted to social media showed the moment supporters of President Donald Trump and hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in Upland on Monday afternoon.