California

Crime 18 hours ago

Alleged bullying attack leaves 12-year-old girl dead after defending sister, mom says

Khimberly Zavaleta, 12, died days after suffering a severe head injury during an alleged bullying altercation at her school, where her mother said she was defending her sister.

California 20 hours ago

California registered sex offender running for city council holds news conference near school; police called

A school filed a police report after a registered sex offender running for Fresno City Council allegedly violated a law by holding event near an elementary school.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Boat trailer crashes over center median on busy California freeway, driver doesn't stop

Dramatic dashcam footage shows runaway boat flying across California highway, narrowly missing cars after detaching from trailer on busy 91 Freeway.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Mother mauled to death in savage dog attack while shielding 5-year-old son

Emily Panuco, a 26-year-old Arizona mother of two, was mauled to death by three dogs while shielding her 5-year-old son outside her mother’s home in Big River, California.

Supreme Court 1 day ago

Supreme Court ruling on secretive California gender policy could reshape parent rights fights nationwide

Supreme Court delivers major win for parental rights advocates, temporarily blocking California's policy keeping parents in dark about gender issues.

California 2 days ago

Young mother swept away to her death while hiking in California, officials say

A mother was swept away in swift waters and drowned while hiking on a popular Southern California trail, prompting urgent safety warnings for other hikers.

Supreme Court 2 days ago

Supreme Court blocks California ban on notifying students' parents about gender transitions

The Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal blocking a California law that banned schools from notifying parents about students' gender identity changes.

Travel 2 days ago

Skier's prank backfires, leaving her dangling 65 feet in the air as twin desperately holds on

A skier was left dangling 65 feet in the air after a chairlift prank went wrong at Big Bear Lake. Roula De Miranda-Arce, 21, hung in midair for two minutes as others clung to her.

Robbery - Theft 2 days ago

Chilean burglary crew filmed themselves during $3M SoCal jewelry heist, caught wearing loot: DA

Chilean nationals filmed themselves burglarizing a Simi Valley jewelry store, flashing peace signs. The $3 million theft caught on video and lead to their arrests, authorities said.

Opinion 3 days ago

When even Obama calls your homeless situation an ‘atrocity,’ it’s time for new solutions

Barack Obama criticizes California's homelessness crisis as Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates mild progress, despite $24 billion spent since 2019 failing to solve problem.