CA Among Deadliest States For Pedestrians: Ranking

Roughly one in four people killed in a crash in the Golden State are pedestrians, according to a recent analysis.

49 Animals Seized By Police From Commercial Building In NorCal

Many of the animals were locked in small cages or tubs contaminated with urine and feces and without access to water or food, police said.

Hiker Dies Of Heat Exposure In Death Valley

The man declined help, wasn't making sense and drove off a 20-foot embankment, authorities said.

TikTok Violated Children's Privacy, Feds Allege In CA Lawsuit

The violations affected millions of children, according to authorities.

Wildfire Scorches 400K Acres, Ranking Among 10 Largest In CA History

The Park Fire in Northern California has burned an area larger than Los Angeles. See where it falls among California's megafires.

Wildfire Explodes To Over 370K Acres As Other Blazes Burn Across State

The Park Fire in Northern California alone has burned more than 370,000 acres, according to Cal Fire.

Tourist's Skin Melted Off From Walking On Hot CA Sand

A medical helicopter could not land in the area due to the extreme temperatures.

CHP Competes For Votes In Calendar Contest: 'Best Looking Cruiser'

The California Highway Patrol took second place in 2023 in the Best Looking Cruiser contest. This year, the CHP seeks to take the cover.

K-9 Who Seized Over 1,000 Pounds Of Drugs During 9-Year Career Retires

California Highway Patrol K-9 Beny celebrated his retirement with a big juicy steak.

Firefighters Battle Multiple Blazes As CA Heat Wave Peaks

With record temperatures expected across the state and illegal fireworks triggering blazes, the wildfire risk is growing this weekend.

CHP Cracking Down On Speeders, DUI Drivers Through July 4 Weekend

A total of 68 people were killed in crashes throughout the state during the 2023 Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the CHP.

Californians Lose More Money To Phishing Than Almost Any Other State

Only two states rank above California for most money lost to phishing scams per 100,000 people, according to a recent analysis.

5 Things We've Learned About CA's First Fatal Black Bear Attack

Gruesome and disturbing details about the incident have emerged.

No Charges For Second-Grade Teacher Who Was Drunk At Work: Authorities

"While the District Attorney’s Office agrees that it is highly inappropriate to teach while intoxicated, it is, unfortunately, not illegal.”

Violent Customers Throw Items, Climb On Counter At CA Chipotle

Bystanders can be heard in the background asking, “What is going on?” and, “When is this over?”

CA Among Most Dangerous States For Bicyclists: Ranking

The Golden State has one of the highest percentages of fatal crashes involving bicyclists in the country, according to a recent study.

CA Drivers More Likely To Be In Fatal Crash Involving Cell Than Most

Cellphones are more often a factor in fatal crashes in California than they are in most U.S. states, according to a recent study.

Human Trafficking Victim Texted 911 To Help Police Find Her: Officials

The 17-year-old had been trafficked from Mexico to California about two months earlier, police said.

3 Hikers Die On Mount Whitney In Less Than A Week: Authorities

Two hikers were found dead last week and a third was hit by a falling rock over the weekend, authorities said.

CA Among Worst States For Elderly Fraud: Ranking

Elderly fraud victims in the state lost a total of $624.5 million in 2022 — about $54,225 per person.

CA Among Most Dangerous States To Raise A Family: Ranking

The study included data for homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, arson, burglary, theft and vehicle theft.

1.1 Million Fentanyl Pills Seized Over 7 Days In CA, Newsom Says

The state's National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force,​ the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Homeland Security made the seizures.

CA Had Most Antisemitic Incidents In US Amid Nationwide Spike: Report

Antisemitic incidents, including harassment, vandalism and assault, more than doubled in the state last year, the report said.

20 Safest Cities In CA In 2024: Report

Is your city among the safest in California? See the rankings.

CA Speeding, Red-Light Penalties Are The Costliest In America: Ranking

The Golden State was first in a study examining which states have the most expensive penalties for speeding and red-light violations.

28 Killed In Skydiving Accidents At NorCal Facility: Report

There is a lack of clarity regarding which regulatory agency, if any, could shut the business down, SFGate reported.

Ex-Trump Lawyer Eastman Should Lose CA License, Judge Says

A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep Trump in power.

Hunter Biden's Lawyers Push California Judge To Toss Out Tax Charges

Attorneys for Hunter Biden asked a judge to toss out the tax case accusing him of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes.

Man Walks Down Street Chewing Human Leg Found In Train Crash: Report

A construction worker outside the train station told WKRC he saw the man waving the leg, chewing it and hitting a wall with the limb.

California FAIR Plan Warns Major Disaster Could Wipe Out Insurer Of Last Resort

Catastrophic wildfires have turned areas that were never seen as high risk into places where fire insurance isn't even available.

Mountain Lion Kills Man, Injures Teen In NorCal: Authorities

A 21-year-old man was killed and his 18-year-old brother suffered traumatic facial injuries after they were attacked, authorities said.

Burglary Tourism Booming: International Thieves Target CA Communities

The tourists have raided waterfront homes by boat and even stole a 6-year-old's piggy bank, FOX 11 reported.

CA Among Most Dangerous States in America: Report

California is one of the five most dangerous states in the country, according to a new Forbes Advisor ranking.

Hot Property: Chevy Camaro Rises To Top Of Car Thieves' Hit List In California

According to SFPD figures, there were 21 Camaro thefts reported in 2022, 46 in 2023 and 15 Camaro thefts so far in 2024.

DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Alaska Airlines Plane Blowout: Report

The Justice Department reportedly launched a criminal probe into the Boeing jetliner blowout that left a hole on an Alaska Airlines plane.

8 CA Cities Among 'Most Dangerous' For Hit-And-Run Crashes: Report

"Cities in California are the most treacherous spots for fatal hit-and-runs in the entire country."

22 People Died Being Held Face-Down By Police In CA Since 2016: Report

Five of the deaths happened after George Floyd’s killing in May 2020 and two died following the implementation of a ban on the manuever.

2 Found Dead, Closing Hot Springs In Sequoia National Forest

“With a second death that can be attributed in part to the hot springs, the area will remain closed," a U.S. Forest Service official said.

9-Year-Old Escapes Kidnapping Attempt In CA: Police

The girl was walking home from school when a masked man pulled her into a van, police said.

'Trash, Needles and Human Waste': CA's Plan To Fight Homeless Camps

The bill would prohibit camping within 500 feet of schools, open spaces and transit stops, as well as on streets if shelter is available.