California
Newsom Targets DeSantis in Independence Day Ad: 'Freedom Is Under Attack'
"I urge all of you living in Florida to join the fight—or join us in California, where we still believe in freedom," the California governor said in his ad.
Alleged Proud Boys Members Pepper Sprayed After Trying to Disrupt Drag Show
The drag show event was initially cancelled due to security concerns but went ahead after support from the local community.
Texas Has Second-Largest LGBT Population in U.S., Researchers Find
About 1.8 million people identify as LGBT in Texas, according to a recent analysis of Census Bureau survey data.
San Francisco Rails Against Study After Being Called 'Worst-Run City'
"This does not sound like a description of one of the worst-run cities in the country," said City Controller Ben Rosenfield and Chief Economist Ted Egan.
Gun Owners' Personal Info Leak Outrages California Sheriffs
The California Department of Justice says the leak included "names, date of birth, gender, race, driver's license number, addresses, and criminal history."
Pastor Says Wives Must Obey Husbands, Make Pancakes If They Demand
Pastor Jared Pozarnsky justified his comments about pancakes with passages from the Bible.
Zone-Tailed Hawk Spotted in Joshua Tree for First Time Ever
The vulture-mimicking bird of prey is sometimes spotted in southern parts of the U.S., but has been gradually moving north in recent years.
It's Raining Anchovies in San Francisco
Anchovies have been falling from the sky in San Francisco, potentially due to an increase in anchovy population in the bay.
Heartwarming Footage Shows Firefighters Save Puppies Stuck in Tortoise Den
The authorities' initial attempts to coax Oscar, the 100-lb tortoise, out of the way with watermelon pieces were unsuccessful.
California Gun Owners' Info Exposed, Here's Who Is Affected
Personal information, including concealed carry weapons holders' full names, date of birth and home addresses could be accessed.
Mother of Four Found Dead With Gunshot After Crashing On Freeway: Police
Police have now launched an investigation into the death of Mercedes Marie Mingo, 37.
Woman Ditches Her 9–5 Manager Job To Live on a Boat As 'Digital Nomad'
Mileena Prows, 24, now sails the world with her husband Samuel, 25, and their adorable "sailing" cat, Rusty
U.S. A Giant Tinderbox as Megadrought and Wildfires Combine
Temperatures have soared, with many states experiencing droughts so severe that scientists predict that wildfire season may soon last all year.
Great White Shark That Savaged California Man May Be One of World's Biggest
The attack on 62-year-old Steve Bruemmer caused him to lose a "tremendous amount of blood" but he is expected to make a full recovery.
Stimulus Check Update as One State to Send out $1,050 Tax Rebate
Taxpayers will receive direct payments as part of a $17 billion "inflation relief" package to help offset the high price of gas and other goods.
Man Holds Baby Hostage at Knifepoint, Sets Fire to Apartment: Sheriff
He'd reportedly not seen his child in nearly a year due to a restraining order filed against him by the mother.
Blue States Mobilize to Counter Roe v. Wade Overturning
Democratic state leaders denounced the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade while emphasizing support of abortion rights.
Three Sisters, Grandfather Killed in Crash While Visiting Family
The young women, aged 18 to 21, were from Van Nuys, California, and were with their granddad in Guatemala when their vehicle was struck in a hit-and-run.
Bear Swipes at Woman, Knocks Her Over as She Takes Out Trash
The bear scratched the woman's face in "broad daylight" and knocked her to the floor after she left the door open.
Los Angeles Thunderstorm Videos Show City Hit by Wild Lightning Strikes
Los Angeles was gripped by an intense thunderstorm that caused heavy rain and lightning strikes in the early hours of Wednesday.
Lightning Strike Kills 52-Year-Old Woman and Her Two Dogs
Following the woman's death, local authorities urged residents to remain indoors while storms passed through southern California.
'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham Could Face One Year After Alleged Battery at Bar
Abraham was charged on June 2 following an alleged assault outside a popular Los Angeles bar in January.
Shark Attack Leaves California Surfer With Major Injuries, Police Say
The Pacific Grove Police Department said that a drone was deployed following the attack, but there haven't been any additional sightings of the shark.
California Labrador Saves Boston Terrier Pal from Jaws of a Coyote
Footage from CCTV shows the coyote grabbing the terrier by the neck and dragging her around the yard.
Fight Between Two Bears in Carport Caught on Camera
The two bears are seen running toward each other in the carport, then crashing into each other growling as both bears stood on their hind legs.
California: Lake Oroville Water-Level Photos Show Extreme Drought Impact
Lake Oroville, one of the largest reservoirs in California, is at 55 percent of its water capacity due to severe droughts.
Wildfire in Hollywood Hills Rages Near Universal Studios
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed it had assigned 100 firefighters to deal with the fire.
Man Admits Beating Co-Worker to Death Over Alleged Affair: Police
After fleeing the scene, the suspect reportedly begged God for forgiveness and cut himself with a knife.
San Francisco Airport 'Edged Weapon' Attack Injures Three People
Police said a man drove a vehicle into the airport on Friday and entered the International Terminal, where he attacked three men.
'Extremely Aggressive' Bear Terrorizes Airbnb Guests, Forces Room Lockdown
The bear entered the home through a window and "proceeded to destroy the house looking for food," according to the California Highway Patrol on Thursday.