High school students learn surgical skills at California hospital

School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.

Northern California tree trimmer guilty in deadly throat-slashings

Ryan Scott Blinston was working for a tree-trimming service when in 2020 he returned to the clients’ homes after the work was completed and slashed the throats of the residents, prosecutors said.

California church shooting: No warning signs before deadly attack, suspect's roommate says

The man that prosecutors call the diabolical and crafty monster behind a deadly shooting at a Southern California church seemed to be a kind and quiet person who shared his food and proclaimed himself a Christian, his roommate said.

California gas prices hit $6 a gallon average; new record high

Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.

California church shooting victim identified: 'Dr. Cheng is a hero'

The heroic actions of a Laguna Niguel doctor who died while trying to save fellow parishioners during Sunday's shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church are being described by authorities as "literally the meeting of good versus evil."

California church shooting: Suspect 'politically motivated' by hatred for Taiwanese people

Officials said they believe the shooting inside Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California was a "politically motivated hate incident” driven by the suspected gunman David Chou’s hatred for Taiwanese people.

Mother arrested after 3 children found dead inside Southern California home

A Southern California mother and a juvenile believed to be her 16-year-old son have been arrested after three children were found dead inside a San Fernando Valley home Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

VIDEO: Gun battle erupts after store employee returns fire on would-be robbers

Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a smoke shop in Compton that resulted in the death of a man.

Remembering Gigi Bryant: Rising basketball star would’ve celebrated 16th birthday Sunday

In honor of her late daughter’s memory, Vanessa Bryant announced two projects, with proceeds going to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, as Gigi was known for her passion for sports and her philanthropic heart.

Kidnapped baby found in San Jose, 3 suspects in custody: police

A three-month-old baby who was kidnapped from San Jose was found on Tuesday and three suspects were taken into custody.

1st of its kind: Accredited college offered at San Quentin state prison

For years, San Quentin has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes. But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.

California teen found alive in Utah nearly 3 years after disappearance

A 19-year-old man with autism found cold and sleeping in a Utah gas station parking lot has been reunited with his family almost three years after disappearing from California.