Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing his proposal for a 45-mile water tunnel beneath California's Delta, saying it's vital for the state. Opponents argue the cost to ratepayers would be excessive.

A dangerous heat wave has descended on much of California and the U.S. Southwest, with triple-digit temperatures expected along with a higher risk of wildfires.

Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.

Juan Jose Pesina Jr. is accused of committing eight felonies while on duty. A court document says he failed to turn on his body-worn camera.

The brothers became eligible for parole after a judge reduced their sentences from life in prison without the possibility of parole to 50 years to life.

The California state legislature passed a bill Monday that ensures homeowners, not lenders, receive at least some of the interest on insurance payouts for homes destroyed or damaged by natural disasters.

A California man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to shipping weapons and ammunition to North Korea that he said were to be used for a surprise attack on South Korea, authorities said Tuesday.

Out of the 25 freeways that made their final ranking, the beast sometimes known as the Santa Monica Freeway was “tops” in three painful categories: most fatal crashes, lowest average speed and most delays. A trifecta of torment!