PHOTOS: Massive oil spill off California coast shows impact on wildlife, beachside communities
Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.
Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.
Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
Powerball jackpot: Winning $699.8 million ticket sold in California
A lucky winner in California matched all six numbers of the nearly $700 million jackpot prize.
A lucky winner in California matched all six numbers of the nearly $700 million jackpot prize.
California oil spill: Authorities investigate if ship’s anchor struck pipeline
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: live updates as ex-Theranos lab director faces questions
Theranos’ former lab director is back on the witness stand for the third day Wednesday in the federal fraud case against former CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
Theranos’ former lab director is back on the witness stand for the third day Wednesday in the federal fraud case against former CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
Palo Alto woman who allegedly started Fawn Fire had lighter in her pocket: DA
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
California court overturns murder convictions, cites racism
The prosecutor in the Contra Costa County case inappropriately questioned the 25-year-old woman’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement and dismissed her for reasons that “were plainly tied to race,” said a unanimous ruling by a division of the First Appellate District of California.
The prosecutor in the Contra Costa County case inappropriately questioned the 25-year-old woman’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement and dismissed her for reasons that “were plainly tied to race,” said a unanimous ruling by a division of the First Appellate District of California.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Californians vote no on recall election, keeping Dem. Governor Newsom in office
Governor Gavin Newsom will stay in office, as a majority of Californians voted "no" in the 2021 recall election.
Governor Gavin Newsom will stay in office, as a majority of Californians voted "no" in the 2021 recall election.
First flames, now fees: Tahoe evacuees report price-gouging
A rideshare company quoted a fee of more than $1,500 to be transported from the smoke-choked ski resort at Heavenly Valley to the Reno-Tahoe airport, about eight times the going rate. California law generally prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 10% following a state or local emergency declaration.
A rideshare company quoted a fee of more than $1,500 to be transported from the smoke-choked ski resort at Heavenly Valley to the Reno-Tahoe airport, about eight times the going rate. California law generally prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 10% following a state or local emergency declaration.
Calmer winds aid California firefighters but hot Labor Day weekend looms
There is some optimism and progress as winds eased on the fire’s western flank while in the northeast, despite gusty ridgetop winds, firefighters with bulldozers and shovels were steadily hacking out fire lines or burning away vegetation to box in the flames before they reached Tahoe.
There is some optimism and progress as winds eased on the fire’s western flank while in the northeast, despite gusty ridgetop winds, firefighters with bulldozers and shovels were steadily hacking out fire lines or burning away vegetation to box in the flames before they reached Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Los Angeles Dodgers selected as 'most hated' baseball team in America
The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the "most hated" team in Major League Baseball, according to a sports betting website.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the "most hated" team in Major League Baseball, according to a sports betting website.
All college athletes in California can now get paid
It's a first-in-the-nation law called the Fair Pay to to Play Act and it inspired a wave of states across the country to take similar action to empower student athletes.
It's a first-in-the-nation law called the Fair Pay to to Play Act and it inspired a wave of states across the country to take similar action to empower student athletes.
Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial: live updates from jury selection
Get live updates from day two of jury selection in the blockbuster trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the embattled founder of Theranos.
Get live updates from day two of jury selection in the blockbuster trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the embattled founder of Theranos.
High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
California considers paying drug addicts to stay sober
Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.
Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.
California authorities relying on dog's necropsy, other forensics for answers in family's mysterious deaths
The couple set out for a hike with their 1-year-old daughter and their dog in the Sierra Nevada mountains and were all found dead several days later.
The couple set out for a hike with their 1-year-old daughter and their dog in the Sierra Nevada mountains and were all found dead several days later.
Hit-and-run driver strikes vaccine worker, officials say it could have been intentional
Deputies are searching for a hit-and-run driver who may have intentionally struck a vaccine clinic worker in Santa Clarita.
Deputies are searching for a hit-and-run driver who may have intentionally struck a vaccine clinic worker in Santa Clarita.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.