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Thousands evacuated their Northern California homes Sunday evening after authorities warned an emergency spillway in the country's tallest dam was in danger of failing and unleashing uncontrolled flood waters on towns below.
In a little over a year, three NFL franchises have moved, announced a resettlement or filed paperwork seeking to relocate.
Lawmakers introduced a bill supporters say would make California the first state to add a third gender option on state identifying documents.
Maryland authorities say a California man is facing charges after 250 pounds of marijuana was found in a vehicle he was driving.
The nation's largest state bar association is overhauling ethics rules for attorneys for the first time in 30 years, and some lawyers are unhappy about a proposal that would open them up to discipline for having sex with clients.
California voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday allowing recreational marijuana in the nation's most populous state, handing the legalization movement its biggest victory yet.
Worried that California might legalize recreational marijuana, the state's third-largest city by population has voted to ban pot sales ahead of Tuesday's election.
A Long Beach woman who gave a deadly dose of methadone to her baby daughter has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
A 41-year-old Fresno man has been sentenced to 1,503 years in prison for raping his teenage daughter over a four-year period.
Authorities say a sheriff's deputy in a northern California county near the Oregon border has been shot to death.
Four people were killed and nine were injured on Saturday after an out-of-control pickup truck plunged off the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and plowed into crowd gathered at a festival below, authorities said.
California's corrections department has agreed not to require sex offenders to post do-not-disturb signs on their doors during Halloween.
A wildfire burning for nearly two months on California's Central Coast has surpassed $200 million in firefighting costs, becoming the costliest to fight in U.S. history.
A voracious and deadly wildfire in central California has burned 150 homes and the toll may rise, fire officials said Saturday.
Firefighters battling a California wildfire that forced the evacuation of campgrounds and ranches were struggling with strong overnight winds and bracing for rising temperatures as an extreme heatwave is expected to sweep across the Southwest this weekend.
Police in Northern California say they arrested five men for stealing $4,700 worth of energy drinks.
A youngster who took a cone from a national park in California says they are sorry in a heartfelt note sent to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Police named a dog Freeway Frida after rescuing her from living on the highway median she called home for at least five weeks in California.
Authorities say a man tried to rob a car wash in Northern California with an empty potato chip bag and an alleged handgun.
A 21-year-old Navy SEAL trainee has died during a basic training exercise in Coronado, California.
A Muslim high school student says she's saddened and hurt after being identified in her California high school's yearbook as "Isis Phillips."
A brief profile of five of the best luxury resorts in California
A California university says that a recent trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland has no merit.
Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Los Angeles-based Mount Saint Mary's University.
The CDC confirms to health officials a 12-month-old baby does not have measles. Meanwhile, across the nation, nearly 100 cases are linked to Disneyland in California.
Friends and classmates cheered as Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman launched into space for a moon mission aboard Artemis II on Wednesday.
The Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer will perform at CFG Bank Arena on Monday, July 6.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers thwarted four London-bound smuggling attempts of marijuana at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport within the past two months, weighing a combined 247 pounds.
The family of 27-year-old John Haley and their attorneys are raising serious questions about how Baltimore County law enforcement responds to a mental health crisis.
Officials say that "Rhino Tranq" is similar to the more well-known animal tranquilizer, Xylazine, but 200 to 300 times stronger.
Friends and classmates cheered as Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman launched into space for a moon mission aboard Artemis II on Wednesday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott introduced during his State of the City address a program called "Repave Baltimore," which will reimagine how the city resurfaces roads.
Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der announced his retirement days after body-worn video was released showing several officers shooting and killing a man with autism outside of an apartment complex in Columbia.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's approval rating dropped to 48% in the latest UMBC poll.
The Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer will perform at CFG Bank Arena on Monday, July 6.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Maryland's J.O. Spice shows how their crab spice is made.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is showing off its two new exhibits.
Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom.
Check out some of the vendors at Broadway Market in Baltimore.
Tania Rachkoskie, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Goucher College, shares how Goucher is expanding access to higher education for area students through several new programs.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Cooler temperatures follow storms in Maryland
Storms move into Maryland Wednesday evening
Strong storms possible Wednesday evening in Maryland
Parts of Maryland could see severe weather Wednesday evening after warm temperatures through the day.
The risk of severe storms is decreasing.
Cooler temperatures follow storms in Maryland
Baltimore County classmates celebrate astronaut Reid Wiseman's historic launch
Storms move into Maryland Wednesday evening
Dulaney High Class of 1993 watches their own Reid Wiseman launch to the moon
Harford County deputies warn about powerful tranquilizer mixed with fentanyl