California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'

Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.

Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use by 15 percent

Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S. hotter and drier.

Anne Heche dies from injuries sustained in Los Angeles crash

Anne Heche, known for her roles in 'Another World' and 'Donnie Brasco,' as well as her romantic relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, has passed away after being removed from life support.

California woman becomes pastor after sex assault at Dublin prison 30 years ago

Valerie Mercadel was sexually abused at the federal prison in Dublin 30 years ago. She became a pastor to help her deal with that trauma. But nothing has erased those dark memories.

Kiely Rodni: Missing Truckee teen's disappearance marks one week

It has been just over one week since Kiely Rodni was last seen at a party at Prosser Family Campground near Truckee. On Saturday family and friends gathered for a concert in her honor after authorities gave a somber update regarding the investigation.

Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study

Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.

Vice President Kamala Harris in Oakland to support 30K low-income students, babies

Vice President Kamala Harris visited her hometown of Oakland on Friday to announce the launching of "The Generation Fund," a $50-million investment to support every low-income public school student and baby born into poverty. 

Anne Heche declared brain dead after crashing into Mar Vista home, her rep says

Anne Heche's representatives told FOX 11 that the Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress and mother of two was declared brain dead on Thursday night and has been kept on life support, so she can donate her organs.

Kiely Rodni: FBI releases new details about missing Truckee teen

The FBI announced Thursday they have added Kiely Rodni to its missing persons list. Authorities gave new details about her appearance and released a poster about the 16-year-old who went missing from a party in Truckee on Saturday.

Woman alleges San Francisco firefighter injected her with sedative at abortion protest

A woman is suing the San Francisco Fire Department claiming a firefighter injected her with a sedative against her will while she was protesting abortion rights at a Warriors game this summer.  

Casket knocked over during family brawl at Richmond funeral

A large brawl broke out between family members at a funeral in Richmond, ending with a casket being knocked over and an arrest.

Kiely Rodni missing: What we know about disappearance of Truckee teen

Search efforts continued Tuesday for missing 16-year-old Kiely Rodni, who vanished three days ago after attending a party at a campground in Truckee.

OC mom accused of pouring Drano into husband's lemonade

Irvine police arrested Dr. Yue 'Emily' Yu after her husband fell ill over the course of a month and became suspicious that his wife was responsible. He claims he caught his wife dumping Drano in his lemonade after he rigged the kitchen with cameras.

U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate

A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said. 

Formerly incarcerated California couple weds; bond strengthened over hunger strikes

Dolores Canales and Jack Morris were both in prison for decades. Their love intensified over hunger strikes challenging California's use of solitary confinement. Now, the two won't ever be alone again.