California utility admits it may have ignited fire

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s biggest utility admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a ruinous wildfire spreading across the state’s wine country Friday, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.

3 arrested in fatal shooting California sheriff's deputy responding to report of illegal marijuana grow

A 911 caller reporting the theft did not disclose crucial information - that he had a business arrangement with the supposed thieves and there was a dispute between them, according to El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini.

Public health officials confirm measles exposure at Disneyland, Starbucks

Public health officials are investigating a measles case involving a Los Angeles County resident that recently visited Disneyland, several Starbucks locations and a deli, according to a recent statement on Wednesday

California sheriff's deputy shot to death; ride-along passenger injured

Brian Ishmael was a four-year veteran with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and previously worked for the Placerville Police Department.

McKamey Manor: Haunted house requires 40-page waiver, offers patrons $20K if they can handle 10+ hours

Haunted Houses are a staple of spooky season, but one “extreme haunted experience” pushes people to their limits and requires patrons to sign a 40-page waiver, create a safe word and pass a physical exam.

Brothers sue Dodgers over alleged security assaults, ejections from stadium

Two sets of brothers who allege they were wrongfully attacked by security team members at Dodger Stadium and ejected fromthe venue on multiple dates in April have filed lawsuits against the National League franchise.

West Point cadet found dead

A missing West Point cadet from California was found dead Tuesday night at the military academy in New York.

Santa Rosa police take student into custody after teen shot outside high school

Santa Rosa police on Tuesday arrested a student at a high school following a shooting outside campus that left a 16-year-old wounded and put thousands of students at three schools on lockdown for more than two hours.

North Bay braces for a new round of PG&E outages expected Wednesday

With planned power outages remaining a distinct possibility in Northern California, this week, the City of Santa Rosa is planning for blackouts to begin late afternoon Wednesday.

Facebook pledges $1 billion to fight California affordable housing crisis

Facebook announced Tuesday that the company would be providing $1 billion to help address the affordable housing crisis in California.

Desert Storm veteran seeks help funding dog's life-saving surgery

An animal rescue hopes to help a Desert Storm veteran who sought funding assistance for her dog who is in dire need of surgery. 

CA Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for investigation of high gas prices

California's governor has asked the attorney general to investigate why the state's gas prices are so high, pointing to a new report suggesting big oil companies are "misleading and overcharging customers" by as much as $1 per gallon.

Clusters of illness linked to CBD vapes share 2nd connection

A pioneer in marketing CBD as a health product has pleaded guilty to selling large quantities of synthetic marijuana which was secretly added to vapes, sickening dozens.

California man lights up house with rocking Halloween display

The Tracy, Calif. resident has lit up his house with a fantastical Halloween display, complete with blinking pumpkins and flashing graves as theme songs such as the Ghostbusters,  Chop Suey or Bangarang beat in the backround.