Pet-killing mountain lions may be spared death under new policy
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is changing a policy that let ranchers kill the animals, which have been known to attack livestock
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Scientists discover the secret lives of elephant seals
The animals can appear lazy when they're on California beaches, but it turns out there's more to them than what meets the eye
Flight canceled after rat spotted "jumping" onto plane at gate
When the rodent wasn't found, the passengers were taken off the aircraft at Oakland International Airport
Dry spell sparks fears of another California drought
It's a waiting game to see if California will deal with another drought after near-record rainfall last year
California pot dispensaries face sobering reality
Rollout of recreational marijuana sales is not going smoothly everywhere across state
California pot advocates say tax rates too high
"I'm very happy about – thrilled really – to see the legalization of cannabis in California. ... At the same time, I'm terrified"
Cops: Man found dead in car with two dying girls, 9 and 12
The girls, 9 and 12, believed to be the man's daughters, were unresponsive when they were found and later died
California pot fans celebrate: "Prohibition is over"
First-day sales were brisk in shops lucky enough to score one of the roughly 100 state licenses issued so far
Vehicle collision leaves 7 injured in San Francisco
The city's fire department says one pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries
Police believe stray dogs killed woman found in driveway
Investigators who searched for dogs had no luck over weekend
Fired partner ID'd as gunman in law office shooting
John Mendoza fatally shot a man before turning the gun on himself, police said
Motive sought in deadly California law firm shooting
Authorities emphasized it was not a case of an active shooter targeting as many people as possible
Hollywood pumas to roam in wildlife habitat after land purchase
Rock legend Don Henley also took part in the efforts to preserve the critical land
Sue Grafton, mystery writer, dead at 77
Grafton died Thursday night following a two-year battle with cancer
Man bit off part of relative's ear during drunken Christmas Eve brawl, cops say
Samuel Galindo was charged with mayhem, assault with a dangerous weapon, making criminal threats and violating parole
Security will be heightened in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve
An unprecedented number of police officers and National Guard members will be on duty as crowds gather to ring in 2018
California prepares to see green with pot legalization in 2018
Once recreational marijuana goes into effect in California, analysts are expecting billions of dollars in revenue
New GOP tax overhaul causes confusion for taxpayers
Some people are rushing to prepay their property taxes in an effort to save money before the bill's changes take effect
Starfish make comeback after mysterious syndrome killed millions
Sea Star Wasting Syndrome caused millions of starfish along the West Coast to disintegrate into blobs of goo
More pregnant women using pot, raising concerns
The trend could be bad for babies; there's evidence that prenatal marijuana may impair fetal growth and neurodevelopment
Dead whale washes ashore in Northern California
It is thought to be a male humpback around 30 feet long
Two quakes shake San Jose area hours apart
3.9 and 3.1 magnitude temblors strike along Calaveras Fault
California gets ready to ignite cannabis-foodie movement
Chefs and investors will offer an array of cannabis-infused food and beverages, weed-pairing supper clubs and other events come Jan. 1
Man behind manure delivery says he's proud of prank
Clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Strong says the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul motivated him to carry out the prank
Domestic violence suspect shot after threatening deputies with machete
Before deputies could detain the husband, he quickly retrieved a machete from his waistband and attempted to attack them
Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers make final pitch to Michigan voters
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Stevens endorses Rogers amid rift with El-Sayed
The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race
Jet from Texas crashes near homes in Palm Beach, Florida, killing 9 on board
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Creditor has "taken control" of forever cruise
U.S. sanctions push Cuba to the brink, with healthcare at risk
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Trump says Iran war will be put away very soon, "one way or the other"
