California's Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American sworn into Congress

Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.

Man accidentally loaded into San Francisco garbage truck, freed in wild rescue

San Francisco firefighters rescued a man trapped inside a garbage truck early Wednesday morning after he was accidentally loaded into the vehicle along with the contents of a dumpster.

Beloved toy retailer continues comeback with new California store as nostalgic shoppers rejoice

Toys R Us is bringing its iconic toy aisles back to another American shopping mall as the once-dominant retailer continues a brick-and-mortar comeback that has nostalgic fans buzzing.

Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder

A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.

Video shows moment FBI confronts former Congressman Eric Swalwell at SFO

Newly obtained video footage shows the moment former Congressman Eric Swalwell was confronted by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport.

Aspiring rapper, two others charged in $8.1 million check-cashing scheme

The Justice Department charged three people, including a Los Angeles-area rapper, in connection with a multi-million dollar check-cashing scheme.

Peter Cullen, 'Transformers' voice actor, dies at 85

Peter Cullen was the voice actor of Optimus Prime in the “Transformers" franchise and voiced the characters Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh" and Mario in the "Donkey Kong" animated series.

Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B

Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.

After dogs shot dead in California, activists push for oversight at rescue shelters

An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.

49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested Sunday in Ohio on initial charges of engaging in prostitution - a charge that was later reduced, court records show.

Wild San Fernando Valley police chase ends on 405 Freeway

An alleged burglary suspect led law enforcement on a wild, erratic pursuit across multiple San Fernando Valley neighborhoods, including North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Granada Hills, and North Hills.

Eric Swalwell's iPhone, laptop seized by FBI at SFO: What court docs show

Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents.

Dirt bike rider leads police chase across Los Angeles

A dirt bike rider is in handcuffs – but not before leading a police chase across Los Angeles that lasted well over half an hour.