The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board announced fines for three Northern California landowners Thursday over infractions at two unrelated Shasta County marijuana growing operations.
Lawyers for Jussie Smollett say the Chicago Police Department put on an "organized law enforcement spectacle" when its superintendent detailed its findings about the alleged attack on the "Empire" actor.
Seven undocumented immigrants accused of aiding the man who allegedly gunned down Newman police Cpl. Ronil Singh the day after Christmas now face six new charges relating to identity fraud.
Johnny Mathis, killed in an officer-involved shooting with Merced County law enforcement, showed signs of intoxication and was seen firing a handgun randomly during a police pursuit, according to the Merced County District Attorney’s Office.
A federal judge in California has ruled that a twin son of a gay couple has been an American citizen since birth, handing a defeat to the U.S. government, which had only granted the status to his brother.
Teachers in Oakland, California prepared for another day of strikes Friday after parents and students applauded their demands by keeping city classrooms empty.
A preliminary federal report says the pilot whose plane broke up and crashed into a Southern California home was warned before takeoff that he was heading into bad weather.
Amandla Stenberg, KiKi Lane, Regina Hall and Jennifer Lewis took the audience from tears to laughter and back again with emotional speeches at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.
Alexander Shuckburgh should be celebrating as an Oscar nominee since he co-wrote "All the Stars" from "Black Panther," but he isn't because academy rules only allow four songwriters to get nods.
Winter storms in the U.S. Southwest brought snow to places it rarely falls, dusting casino marquees on the Las Vegas Strip and sticking at very low elevations on the foothills around Southern California.
Sheriff's deputies in Northern California say a 52-year-old Reno man who was a suspect in a fatal shooting in Tahoe City last weekend has died of an apparent suicide.
Two brothers who told police that Jussie Smollett paid them $3,500 to help stage an attack on himself were linked to the actor through the "Empire" television series, and court documents allege one of the men provided Smollett with designer drugs.
The San Diego Padres announced their $300 million, 10-year deal with All-Star infielder Manny Machado, more than two days after the deal was agreed to.
A California bill proposes two added lanes to Interstate 5 and Highway 99 with no speed limit. If the bill passes, it would tie Germany’s Autobahn for the world’s fastest speed limit.