DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78

Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.

Investigators search California home in Kristin Smart case

Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.

Disabled athlete in Menlo Park sets out to swim 26 miles on his birthday

Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.

Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies in San Francisco at 94

Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.

Britney Spears charged with DUI in California

Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County after a March 4 arrest involving alcohol and drugs.

Illegal immigrant admitted posing as Border Patrol agent in calculated scheme to disrupt deportations: DOJ

A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.

California gas prices highest in U.S.

According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.

Nick Reiner's preliminary hearing for murder of parents pushed to September

On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

United Airlines pilot from SFO reports possibly hitting drone

A United Airlines pilot who took off from San Francisco International Airport early Wednesday called in to say it seemed like he hit a drone in the sky en route to San Diego. 

Arrest made in Arizona tied to 1991 cold case murder
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A breakthrough in a 34-year-old California cold case led to the arrest of a man living in Bullhead City, Arizona. James Lawhead Jr. was arrested in connection to the kidnapping and murder of 35-year-old Cindy Wanner in 1991. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns how the break in the case is giving her loved ones a chance at justice. 

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.