Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up

The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.

California high school student's parents arrested for attacking principal: sheriff

A Northern California high school student's parents were arrested after attacking the school's principal and carrying a gun to campus, officials said. The fight erupted a few weeks ago at Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, according to the Yuba County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect arrested in Stockton serial killer case: police

Stockton police said an arrest was made in the serial killer case that has haunted multiple California communities. The announcement was made during a news conference Saturday.

Beyond Meat exec charged with biting man's nose departs company

Doug Ramsey, who joined Beyond Meat as its chief operating officer late last year, was charged with felony battery and making a terroristic threat.

Gabby Giffords named grand marshal of 2023 Rose Parade

Giffords, 52, was shot in the head in January 2011 outside a Tucson, Arizona, grocery store during a public appearance. Because of the severe brain injury she suffered, she had to re-learn how to walk and talk.

Dodgers drop NLDS Game 2 to Padres; 'Rally Goose' briefly steals show

The Los Angeles Dodgers could not take advantage of the team's three homers and the "Rally Goose" against the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS.

Landscape worker killed by chipper in Menlo Park identified

A tree-trimmer was killed after he fell into a chipper at a work site in Menlo Park Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Tourist kidnapped in Mexico had foot hacked with machete before being left for dead

Dustan Jackson said he was kidnapped by a cab driver in Mexico while he was waiting for a flight home. After being attacked by a group of men with a machete, he miraculously made his way home.

Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought

About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.

WWII 'ghost boat' surfaces from receding California lake

The Forest Service said the WWII 'ghost boat' has ties to General George Patton and General Dwight Eisenhower.

Snapchat and guns: California man says he used the app to illegally sell 'ghost guns'

A California man is in trouble for reportedly using Snapchat to sell "ghost guns." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives explains just how he was caught.

Loved ones of kidnapped and murdered California family hold memorial in Phoenix

A memorial was held in Phoenix for four Central California family members who were kidnapped and killed as the victims, two men, a woman, and an eight-month-old girl, have family in Arizona.