A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.
California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Republican-led legislation that would have made certain drug and theft crimes more severe, sparking renewed debate about criminal justice reform in the state.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell steps down after less than two years in role as city grapples with soaring crime rates and public safety concerns. Mayor announces interim leadership while search begins for permanent replacement.
A rapidly expanding wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California as emergency crews battle extreme conditions and power outages sweep the region.
A determined thief in San Diego executed an elaborate scheme to steal a massive collection of rare WWE wrestling action figures valued at over £20,000 from a local collectibles shop.
New scientific analysis reveals California's remaining glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains are vanishing at unprecedented rates, with some expected to disappear completely within years rather than decades.
The Trump administration files a landmark lawsuit against California and Oregon over their refusal to deploy National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border, escalating a major constitutional crisis.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging constitutional violations and abuse of power in a dramatic escalation of their political feud.
Frustrated California entrepreneurs are implementing radical new approaches to tackle the state's escalating homelessness problem, creating innovative partnerships and solutions that challenge conventional methods.
Severe flooding devastates California's beloved corn mazes, putting autumn festivities and family traditions at risk as farmers face unprecedented challenges.
Exclusive report on the dramatic California coastline collapse where crumbling bluffs are destroying luxury properties and forcing emergency evacuations in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.
Exclusive footage reveals the dramatic collapse of luxury properties in Dana Point as erosion threatens California's most exclusive coastal communities. Emergency measures underway as homeowners face devastating losses.
Victoria's Premier confronts growing public outrage as Melbourne experiences alarming spike in youth crime, carjackings and assaults plague the city streets.
Los Angeles faces a tourism crisis as visitor numbers collapse, with Hollywood's iconic attractions losing their appeal amid rising crime and homelessness.
A massive landslide has severed Highway 1 at San Simeon, isolating Big Sur and triggering indefinite road closures. Emergency repairs are underway amid ongoing storm threats.
A magical outdoor dining experience in California, featured on The Food Network, has been abruptly shut down by local authorities due to permit violations, leaving ticket-holders disappointed.
A state of emergency has been declared across parts of Northern California as a severe atmospheric river unleashes catastrophic flooding, destructive mudslides, and widespread power outages, claiming lives and stranding communities.
A community is in mourning after 18-year-old Xavier Padilla Aguilera was tragically killed after being swept into a storm drain during severe flooding in California. Read the full, heartbreaking story.
Exclusive investigation reveals affluent Coto de Caza, California, is under siege by a brazen new teen trend of violent 'door-kicking' home invasions, leaving residents terrified and police scrambling for answers.
Shocking video captures the terrifying moment a powerful mudslide, triggered by heavy rains, devastates a California neighbourhood, sweeping away cars and threatening properties.
Exclusive investigation reveals California Governor Gavin Newsom has redirected $181 million from homelessness initiatives to support Democratic candidates and causes, sparking outrage from advocacy groups.
A violent suspect in California hijacked an ambulance at knifepoint, stabbing an EMT before leading police on a dramatic chase. Read the full details of this brazen attack on emergency services.
A routine car wash in Westminster, California, became the centre of a major Homeland Security sting, resulting in multiple arrests and a worker collapsing in shock. The targeted operation has ignited fresh debates on immigration enforcement tactics.
A catastrophic collision involving a truck carrying Mexican farmworkers and a semi-trailer has resulted in a devastating fireball, claiming 15 lives and leaving multiple injured in Southern California. The tragic incident is one of the deadliest road acci
Fox & Friends presenter Brian Kilmeade has been forced into a public apology after making incendiary on-air remarks that appeared to blame homeless individuals for their situation, provoking immediate backlash from advocates and viewers alike.
The City of Santa Monica faces financial catastrophe and potential bankruptcy as it grapples with a devastating £230 million settlement for a historic child sex abuse scandal at its public schools.
Former President Donald Trump has called on California to reimburse the federal government for deploying the National Guard to San Francisco and other cities to combat rampant retail crime and drug issues, criticising the state's liberal policies.