Mass Food Poisoning Event Reported at Party Honoring Best Restaurants in LA
A celebration of culinary excellence turned sour when over 70 attendees of the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants party reported severe gastrointestinal illnesses.
White Supremacists Sentenced to Life as California Prison Violence Exposes Gang Power and Systemic Failures
Aryan Brotherhood leaders were sentenced to life, underscoring the deadly grip of gang violence and racial tensions in California prisons.
California Rolls Out Initiative to Educate Immigrants on Legal Protections As Trump's Deportations Loom
Besides providing information about their rights, "Know Your Rights" workshops caution against relying on unauthorized individuals, for legal help
Cruise Ship Passenger Dies After Dramatic Incident Caught on Camera, Sparking FBI Investigation
A video captured Royal Caribbean cruise ship staff members restraining an intoxicated passenger an hour before he died.
Bomb Threat Against Los Angeles City Hall Traced to Top Public Safety Official: FBI
Los Angeles' Deputy Mayor of Public Safety has been placed on administrative leave after a bomb threat made against City Hall earlier this year was traced back to him, officials say.
Researchers Shocked To Discover Carnivorous Squirrels: 'I Could Barely Believe My Eyes'
A group of California squirrels—long thought to be nut-hoarding vegetarians—have evolved into carnivorous predators, according to a groundbreaking study.
Tennessee Republican Proposes Alternative to Trump's Mass Deportations for Migrants Accused of Minor Crimes
State Rep. Todd Warner proposed a bill called the Tennessee Illegal Immigration Act. It seeks to send migrants accused of minor crimes to sanctuary cities.
Son of Tesla Cybertruck Owner Accused of Mocking October 7 Attack with Vanity Plate Claims It's All a Big Misunderstanding
A license plate on a Tesla Cybertruck was recalled after allegedly mocking the October 7 attack, though the owner's family insists it was a misunderstanding.
A Scammer Used AI to Convince Elderly MSNBC Fan He Was Famous TV Host. He Nearly Kidnapped Her.
A 73-year-old woman was nearly kidnapped by a scammer pretending to be a famous MSNBC host using AI technology.
California Chef Admits He Killed and Cooked His Wife in Shocking Parole Hearing Confession
David Viens initially claimed his wife had left after a disagreement, but her abandoned car, unclaimed savings, and lack of contact with loved ones raised suspicion
Mexican Gang Member Sentenced to Life for Murdering Federal Agent's Son in Front of Family Home
The victim's father fatally shot one of his son's attackers during the confrontation outside their family home.
San Francisco Barista Hailed as 'Hero' After Taking Down Would-Be Robber Who Bear-Maced Him
A San Francisco barista is being hailed as a "hero" after he took down a man trying to rob a customer, even after the suspect bear-maced him.
WATCH: Twister Rips Through Northern California Town Hundreds of Miles from 'Tornado Alley'
A tornado was caught on camera by dozens of California residents ripping through a town hundreds of miles away from the Midwest's "Tornado Alley."
OpenAI Researcher-Turned-Whisteblower Who Accused Company of Violating Copyright Law Found Dead in His Apartment By Apparent Suicide: Police
An OpenAI whistleblower was found dead as a result of an apparent suicide in his California home last month, officials say.
Middle-Aged California Couple Gunned Down While on Vacation in 'Do Not Travel' State in Mexico
Two Californians were found murdered inside of a pickup truck in Mexico, officials say.
California DMV Issues 'Disturbing' License Plate 'Celebrating' October 7 Hamas Attack on Israel: 'How Did This Get Processed?'
The California DMV has come under fire for issuing a license plate users say is "celebrating" and seemingly mocking the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Pennsylvania Mom Saved by Siri After Getting Shot During Violent Home Invasion
The victim's son was killed during the home invasion while trying to protect his mother.
Ex GOP Strategist Explains Why California Latinos Are Shifting Toward Trump And The Republican Party
With economic challenges like housing costs and inflation top of mind, more California Latinos are turning to Republicans, signaling a generational shift, Mike Madrid said in an op-ed for the LA Times
California-Based MS-13 Members 'Problematico' and 'Chepito' Sentenced for Murder and Racketeering
The victims include a man they mistakenly killed believing he was a rival gang member.
California Teenager's Vape Explodes in His Hands After He Tried to Fix It By Banging It On the Ground: 'Digits Were Hanging'
Doctors were able to reattach the teen's thumb but the tips of his some of his fingers had to be amputated following the bloody incident.
San Diego Passed a Measure To Limit Cooperation With ICE; Its Sheriff Has Vowed To Defy It
Sheriff Kelly Martinez argues that current state law makes the new policy unnecessary and that the Board of Supervisors cannot set policy for the sheriff
Wildfire In Malibu Destroys Homes, Sends Thousands Fleeing
Multimillion-dollar properties, some owned by Hollywood celebrities, were in the path of the blaze, which exploded late Monday, fanned by powerful winds and tinder-dry brush.
California Mom Accidentally Shot to Death by Toddler Son with Teen Boyfriend's Unsecured Gun
A California mom was accidentally shot to death by her toddler son after he reportedly got ahold of her boyfriend's unsecured gun, according to police.
California Braces for New ICE Detention Center Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Initially proposed under the Biden administration, a new ICE detention center near San Francisco could now serve as a key asset in advancing Trump's mass deportation plans.
Chaos Erupts as Father of Two Tries to Take Over Domestic Mexican Flight and Fly It to US to Escape Death Threat
A man allegedly tried to forcefully change the course of a flight from Mexico to the US, resulting in him being detained by the Mexican National Guard.
WATCH: Terrifying Moment Officer Loses Control of Motorcycle and Crashes Into Parade Spectators, Injuring 12: 'We Did See Him Pop a Wheelie'
Those hurt included a child and and older couple, and witnesses described the grisly scene that unfolded after the officer zoomed along the street.
How California Public Institutions Are Looking To Protect Immigrants' Rights Ahead of Trump's Expected Crackdown
"California will remain the beacon of progress that it has always been" said State AG Rob Bonta upon announcing updated guidance and model policies
Screaming Female Hiker Rescued After Mysterious 'Tattooed Man' Tied Her to Tree and Walked Away: 'That's So Sinister'
A woman hiking in Pebble Beach was rescued after being tied to a tree by an armed man who mysteriously walked away.
Ax-Wielding California Man Caught Naked on High School Football Field After Teen's Death
A California man was arrested on a high school's football field while naked, possibly wielding an axe, due to his alleged connection to the death of a teenager.
Border Patrol SUV Caught on Camera Violently Slamming Into People Trying to Cross US-Mexico Border; Use-of-Force Investigation Launched
The incident took place in late November in San Ysidro, California