California auditor: EDD sent out forms exposing 38M Social Security numbers

The recent surge in unemployment claims as people are out of work during coronavirus, the state auditor said, "has further revealed the dangers of EDD's practices." 

8,000 fraudulent voter registration applications submitted on behalf of homeless people in LA

Two men have been charged in a 41-count criminal complaint for allegedly submitting more than 8,000 fraudulent voter registration applications on behalf of homeless people in Los Angeles County, the District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday. 

'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner

Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.

Inmate firefighter injured battling California blaze now set to be deported to Laos

Bounchan Keola has asked for a pardon from his prison sentence, showing that he has changed for the better and that his service to the state battling wildfires should count for something.

Southern California wildfires force 80,000 to flee as utility company faces scrutiny

Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.

Southern California wildfires: Wind-driven blazes force thousands to flee

Two out-of-control wildfires on Tuesday raged in Orange County, California as crews worked to contain the flames and thousands of people were forced to evacuate.

Firefighters respond to 911 call, deliver baby

A family from El Sobrante is expressing their gratitude for firefighters who responded to their 911 call and helped deliver their baby who arrived days early. 

Drugs found in child's Halloween candy after 'Trunk or Treat' event in Simi Valley

Police are reminding parents to inspect their children's Halloween candy after a bag of prescription painkillers and an anti-anxiety drug were discovered in a child’s bag of candy after an event in Simi Valley Friday evening.

California woman accused of kidnapping grandmother for exorcism attempt

A California woman is in a lot of trouble, after she is accused of kidnapping her grandmother to try and force her to undergo an exorcism in Texas.

Arnold Schwarzenegger feels ‘fantastic’ after heart surgery

The former California governor took to Twitter Friday afternoon to make the announcement, saying he had an aortic valve replaced at the Cleveland Clinic.

Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'

A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.

Watchman could have saved lives in 'Conception' boat fire that killed 34, investigators say

The lack of a required roving night watchman aboard a scuba dive boat delayed the detection of a fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California, federal investigators said Tuesday.