Scott Peterson given discovery rights by California judge
The judge presiding over the Scott Peterson case greenlit a discovery process for the convicted murderer on Monday, two decades after he was found guilty of killing his pregnant wife.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date
Five people were injured after a man set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse. A suspect has been detained.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
Gavin Newsom signs law banning 'all' plastic bags at CA grocery stores
Paper or plastic will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California.
Pac-12 to add Boise St., Fresno St., San Diego St., Colorado St. in 2026
The Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State, starting in 2026, to join Oregon State and Washington State in a rebuilt Conference of Champions.
New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event
Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.
DOJ investigating sexual abuse at 2 California women's prisons
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into allegations that correctional officers systematically sexually abused incarcerated women at two state-run California prisons, drawing immediate praise from state lawmakers.
Ricky Pearsall shooting: Arizona boy learns he has his old number, receives 'get well soon' texts
Former ASU Sun Devil and San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall's old phone number was recently activated in Phoenix by a mom who just got her son his first cell phone. Ever since he was injured in a shooting, his phone has been getting notifications nonstop.
Berkeley vigil held for Israeli-American hostage killed in Gaza
The discovery ended a nearly year-long fight for his release.
California bubble entertainer cited for 'fluid littering'
A California Navy veteran, who makes a living entertaining kids with giant bubbles, is facing a court date after receiving a citation for what the city of San Diego calls "fluid littering."
Punk band singer embarks on 'terrorizing' spree in Yosemite area: sheriff
The lead singer of a punk band allegedly embarked on a “terrorizing trek" in Yosemite National Park, which started when he walked up to a pregnant waitress and put his hand on her stomach and threatened to take her baby, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff.
Scott Peterson theorizes that burglars killed wife Laci in first jailhouse interview since arrest 20 years ago
Scott Peterson said police failed to follow leads and withheld evidence that could exonerate him.
Southern California woman uses Apple AirTag to stop mail thieves
A Southern California woman took matters into her own hands after she became fed up with her mail being stolen.
'America’s Got Talent' alum Perry Kurtz, 73, killed in hit-and-run, teenager arrested
A well-loved "America’s Got Talent" alum and comedian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Los Angeles.
ASU student falls to her death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome
A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm that pounded the iconic granite monolith.
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching Pacific Northwest
Wildfires are continuing to scorch the Pacific Northwest and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
Padres' Dylan Cease throws no-hitter; second in MLB this season
Dylan Cease tossed a no-hitter on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the second time a Padre had ever done so.
Newsom issues executive order to remove all homeless encampments in California
The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather.