California's Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American sworn into Congress

Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.

Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder

A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.

Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times

Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.

Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue

President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.

California traffic stop leads to $817K cocaine seizure, CHP says

California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.

Nick Reiner faces potential death penalty under new grand jury indictment

Prosecutors have added a new charge against Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, accusing him of "lying in wait" before killing his parents.

Teen lifeguard praised for rescuing 10-year-old Dallas boy from dangerous California riptide

A 16-year-old rookie lifeguard is being praised for his heroic actions after saving a 10-year-old Dallas boy from a dangerous ocean current in California, drawing national attention and recognition from the White House.

California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee

A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens.

Former college soccer player found dead off San Diego beach in one of nation's wealthiest beach communities

A former college soccer player has been identified as the 26-year-old woman found dead in the waters off San Diego's La Jolla Shores Beach as investigators work to determine what happened.

San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say

A San Jose man was driving more than 140 mph when his Tesla slammed into multiple vehicles on Highway 87, causing a fiery crash that killed a mother and her toddler daughter, authorities said.

Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta

A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.