Cyberattack Cripples UC, CSU Schools During Finals, Thousands Of Records Stolen

Universities across the nation, including schools in the UC and CSU system were attacked along with USC, Stanford and community colleges.

Scientists Take Soil Samples Outside Home Of Man Convicted Of Killing Kristin Smart's Mother

A search warrant was served at the home of Susan Flores, whose son Paul Flores was convicted of killing Kristin Smart.

CA Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers: What To Know

The cruise ship outbreak involves a rare, deadly hantavirus strain that can be transmitted person-to-person, health officials said.

Popular Snack Recalled Over Salmonella Risk Originating From CA

This nationwide recall of potato chips impacts those sold at major California retailers.

'Inherent Cruelty': 40 Illegal Shark Fins Seized From Private Jet Intercepted In CA

Officials said the case is an example of the "continued demand" for illegal wildlife specimen.

'Notorious' NorCal Murderer Caught Decades Later Using Facial ID: Prosecutors

Cindy Wanner vanished Nov. 25, 1991, police said. Her baby was found crying in a high chair, and her shoes, coat and car were left behind.

Feds Join Search For Missing SoCal Man Whose Bank Accounts Were Drained

Investigators believe Hou's cell phone was used by an unknown person who impersonated Hou to communicate with family members.

CA Millionaire, Big-Game Hunter Killed By Elephant On African Safari: Report

One other person was seriously injured after the herd of elephants charged.

NorCal Woman Escapes Kidnapping By Hiding In Gas Station Bathroom: Sheriff

The woman said she had been kidnapped from outside of her home, authorities said.

CA Governor's Office Issues Rewards In Multiple Cold Case Investigations

The governor's office Saturday was offering $50,000 rewards for information that solves any of more than two dozen cold cases.

'A Lot Of People Are Going To Understand:' How Economic Grievance, Tech-lash Erupted In Violence In CA

There have been attacks on an AI CEO's home, shootings and warehouse blazes over the last few weeks.

'Ready To Serve': 133 New California Highway Patrol Officers Graduate Academy

The new officers will report to CHP area offices statewide and begin field training in the coming days.

Man's Body Found At Bottom Of Cliff Near Fort Bragg Beach

Firefighters assisted in recovering the body from the rocks near the ocean waterline.

Five Charged With Murder In Deadly Northern California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

A sheriff's department lieutenant is among eight people who face charges in the case, including murder and conspiracy.

ICE Shoots Man In Car On NorCal Highway: Authorities

Video shows the agents surrounding the car, which reverses in an apparent attempt to escape before going forward as officers point guns.

5-Year-Old Drowns In Shasta Lake: Authorities

The boy went underwater without a life jacket before his parents could remove him from the lake, authorities said.

Pizza Recall Hits 10 States, Including CA

​The recall was recently upgraded to Class II, where a product may cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."

Stalker Who Sucked Woman's Toes As She Slept Gets Maximum Sentence: Authorities

After weeks of harassment, he broke into her home while her father was away, entered her bedroom and sucked her toes, authorities said.

Animal Abusers Will Go On Public Offender List Under Proposed CA Law

The proposed bill aims to protect vulnerable animals by establishing a public registry for individuals convicted of felony animal abuse.

Authorities ID NorCal Jane Doe After Nearly 50 Years

The woman's body was found along a snowbank in the Emigrant Gap area of Placer County in 1977, police said.

'I Can't Die Right Now': Large Shark Attacks Surfer At NorCal Beach

Nearby beaches were closed for 48 hours following the attack, which remains under investigation.

Cheese From CA Company Linked To Serious Illness: Health Officials

Seven people in three states have been affected by the illness since March 13, after consuming cheese from the company.

CA Consumers Lose About $18.1B To Scams Annually, Report Says

California ranks first for money lost to scams, many on Facebook and Instagram.

Newsom Says No Imminent Threat Despite Warning About Possible Iran Drone Attack

The FBI recently warned police about Iran and a possible California strike, though the alert also said it was “unverified information."

Driver On FaceTime With Kids In Car Ran Red Light Before Fatal NorCal Crash: Police

The two children were injured in the crash, police said.

FBI Warns Of Iranian Drone 'Surprise Attack' Targeting CA: Report

The aspired attack was against "unspecified targets" in the Golden State, according to a bulletin from the FBI.

Uncertainty Clouds Investigation Into CA's Deadliest Avalanche

The February avalanche in the Central Sierra Nevada killed nine people.

Investigation Into Deadly CA Avalanche Released, Including New Details Into Rescue Efforts

It took several days for rescue crews to retrieve the bodies of all nine skiers killed in California's deadliest avalanche.

Pregnant Woman Known As "Jane Doe Ventura County" Identified In 1980 Cold Case Homicide, Sheriff Says

Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff said the woman has been identified as 22-year-old Maricela Rocha Parga.

​Bodies Of All 9 Victims Of Avalanche Recovered After Weather Forced Delay

Five were recovered on Friday, and the remaining four were recovered Saturday morning, according to the sheriff's office.

CA Hit With Two More Skier Deaths In Deadliest Week In Recent History

More than a dozen people have died this month while skiing on California's mountains, according to officials and reports.

Ski Guide Company Under Investigation In Deadly CA Avalanche As Recovery Effort Faces Treacherous Conditions

The victims were accomplished women with high-powered careers, including a vice president of a biotechnology company and a career coach.

Avalanche Safety: Spotting The Danger And Surviving The Slide

Experts warn that the public often misinterprets the avalanche danger scale, leading to unnecessary risk in the backcountry.

4 More IDs Released In Deadly Avalanche

Here's what we know about the recovery mission and the identities of the victims following California's deadliest avalanche.

'Avalanche' Of Sexually Explicit AI Content From Grok Is 'Shocking,' CA AG Says

Authorities in California and worldwide are concerned about "nudification" apps and the non-consensual images they're being used to produce.

8 Skiers Dead, 1 Still Missing In CA's Deadliest Avalanche

The skiers were on the final day of a three-day excursion when the avalanche hit. They have been missing in heavy snow for nearly 24 hours.

10 Skiers Missing In CA Mountain Avalanche

The avalanche happened Tuesday morning in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.

These 10 Cities Ranked CA's Safest

See which Golden State cities have the lowest rates of violent and property crime, according to new security analysis.

ICE Secretly Leases Space In Advance Of Minneapolis-Style CA Surge: Report

A Trump administration official told WIRED that California is "next" for the sort of ICE activity that has been seen in Minneapolis.

Woman Helped Steal Millions From Banks, ATMs In CA, Other States: Authorities

She was part of a sophisticated series of cross-state bank and ATM robberies along the West Coast, authorities said.