California man convicted of stalking after sucking woman's toes

A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.

Houston Astros fall 3-0 to Angels in 2026 Opening Day home opener

The Los Angeles Angels shut out the Houston Astros 3-0 to secure a rare Opening Day victory, spoil the debut of Daikin Park, and hold Houston to just three hits.

Two states set new record high for gas prices

Fuel prices in two U.S. states have surged to an all-time high as the national average cost per gallon has risen in the weeks following the conflict in Iran.

César Chávez murals, statues already removed from campuses, parks

Organizations across the country and California – the birthplace of the United Farm Workers movement – have already begun removing depictions of the late Latino labor leader César Chávez from public spaces after the explosive allegations in the New York Times revealed this week that he allegedly raped and sexually assaulted women and girls decades ago.

California to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day following sex allegations

California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.

Disneyland hazmat situation sends several cast members to the hospital

Several Disneyland cast members were transported to local hospitals for evaluation following a hazardous materials incident at the theme park on Tuesday.

Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California

Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.

Two men die in separate incidents at premier Tahoe-area ski resort

A man from California and a man from Michigan died in separate incidents at a premiere Tahoe-area ski resort last week.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Texas man escalates lawsuit against California doctor over mailed abortion pills

A Galveston County man has escalated his federal lawsuit against a California doctor by adding allegations of a second abortion and challenging California protection laws under a new Texas civil statute.

Waymo vehicle hits child in Santa Monica

A Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student on his way to school in Santa Monica, police said.

Super Bowl latest: Green Day confirmed as opener

The NFL announced this weekend that Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 in a special, new, opening ceremony. Here are the details.