California woman, 2 dogs struck and killed by lightning

The woman was walking with her two dogs on a Los Angeles-area bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.

Abortion amendment moving quickly in California legislature

A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.

Amazon opens 1st physical clothing store in Los Angeles

Amazon’s brick-and-mortar clothing store, called Amazon Style, uses an app and QR codes to try and streamline the process of shopping.

Patricia Krenwinkel: Parole recommended for Charles Manson follower

Patricia Krenwinkel, now 74, was previously denied parole 14 times after the slayings of pregnant actor Sharon Tate and four other people in 1969.

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.