California woman admits she faked 2016 kidnapping

Sherri Papini, the Northern California woman charged last month with faking her kidnapping in 2016, accepted a plea bargain with prosecutors Tuesday and acknowledged she made up the story that prompted a frantic search and international headlines.

Ex-UFC champ Cain Velasquez breaks silence as he faces attempted murder charges

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez broke his silence from jail on Tuesday as he faces attempted murder charges stemming from a shooting in late February.

USC sues YouTubers pair over 'classroom takeover pranks'

The lawsuit claims YouTubers Ernest Kanevsky and Yugo Bai took over USC classrooms on at least three occasions, including most recently at a lecture on the Holocaust.

Video: Driverless car pulled over by San Francisco police

San Francisco police made an unusual traffic stop recently when an officer pulled over a driverless car.

Hot Depot in San Jose erupts in flames
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The Home Depot in San Jose, California went up in flames on the night of Saturday, April 9. The entire building was a total loss. Businesses nearby were evacuated.

Whistleblower complaints of mold, asbestos at Dublin prison under scrutiny for sex abuses

A government watchdog has found a "substantial likelihood" the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at FCI Dublin, already been under scrutiny for rampant sexual abuse of inmates.

Police chase: Motorcyclist driving over 150mph leads CHP on pursuit across LA, Orange Counties

A motorcyclist who led authorities on a police chase Friday morning across LA and Orange County Freeways reached speeds upwards of 150 mph. But the driver made one critical mistake that allowed CHP to take him into custody.

Suspect in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker released from jail due to 'clerical error'

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 19-year-old James Jackson was released from the county's custody due to a clerical error. LASD called Jackson's sudden release "inadvertent."

Hayward boy's dream to go to Disney comes true - and then some

A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.

Man guilty of setting Big Sur fire that killed 12 California condors

Ivan Gomez, 31, was convicted by a Monterey County judge of setting the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally growing marijuana in the Los Padres National Forest.

Sacramento mass shooting suspect served less time with California's Prop 57

Smiley Martin, arrested in connection with last weekend’s mass shooting outside bars in Sacramento, served less than half his 10-year sentence because of voter-approved changes to state law that lessened the punishment for his felony convictions and provided a chance for earlier release.

Football 'hero' sues San Jose after police shoot him at taqueria

K'aun Green, who said he grabbed a gun from drunk customers at a popular downtown taqueria and then was shot at by police, filed a federal lawsuit against San Jose.

Thieves steal touring band's passports and green cards in Oakland

A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.