Mysterious purple sea orb stymies scientists
Researchers collected the never-before-seen creature to analyze it before they can confirm that it's a new species
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Car plows into bible group in deadly hit-and-run crash
Sedan leaves gaping hole in Los Angeles house, was almost entirely inside when it stopped
8 hikers rescued after being trapped 5 days in wildfire
Blaze south of San Francisco is hitting some of California's signature parks right at the height of tourist season
Wildfires threaten California's signature parks along Big Sur coastline
One of California's two major wildfires threatened the scenic region at the height of the summer tourism season
Calif. 6-year-old granted wish to be garbage man for a day
Ethan Dean has always dreamed of being a garbage man, and thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation, he got that chance
Watch: Deputy's arrest in armed fast food standoff
The California deputy allegedly pointed a gun at Jack in the Box workers over a long line
Man dies rescuing dog from wildfire, neighbor says
The Sand Fire has torn through neighborhoods north of Los Angeles at a rate of 10,000 acres a day
California man given 15 years for trying to join ISIS
Adam Dandach lied about losing his passport to get a new one after his mother took his old one in an attempt to thwart his jihad plans
Wildfire explodes outside Los Angeles
Fueled by boiling temperatures, the Sand Fire erupts near Santa Clarita, Calif., claiming at least one life and forcing thousands to evacuate
Relentless Calif. wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to flee
The fire is only 10 percent contained, and temperatures could hit 100 degrees later
Raging Calif. wildfire charging through terrain "like a freight train"
Fire that has destroyed at least 18 homes in northern Los Angeles County gained ferocious new power two days after it broke out
California wildfires burn out of control near Los Angeles
Southern California firefighters toiling in another day of triple-digit heat from dome of high pressure over region
California governor: no parole for Manson cult follower
"I don't let myself off the hook," Leslie Van Houten, now 66, said at her parole panel
Photographers make surprising find while covering brush fire
When two freelance photographers spotted brush fire near one of their homes, they sprung into action
California's Obamacare premium sticker shock
Premiums will jump an average of 13.2 percent in 2017 for plans in the state's exchange, giving new ammo to critics
Calif. teen accused of killing 13-year-old girl found in her bedroom
Mother discovered the girl dead in the affluent community of Rocklin, about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento
Earth's tides could trigger San Andreas earthquakes
Gravitational pull on the seas also appears to affect the crust of the Earth itself, scientists say
Video shows moments before execution-style shooting
Police in San Jose released two videos Tuesday hoping to identify suspects in a series of murders they believe to be linked
Dental visit deaths spark push for political action
Three-year-old Marvelena Rady's parents never imagined their daughter's visit to the dentist would turn fatal
Calif. toddler dead after complications from dental visit
The victim's father posted on Facebook: "God have mercy on you my daughter."
Calif. couple claims prize in record Powerball jackpot
Ticket sold in California was one of three winners for the record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot in January
Calif. man, daughter swept out to sea from Hawaii tide pools
Witnesses said the dad tried to grab the daughter when a wave knocked her down, and then another wave carried them both away
Report: New homeowner finds man slain in bedroom
Police in southern California say the former owner of a home is under arrest, suspected of killing her boyfriend
DA: Woman urged men to rape ex's pregnant wife via "fantasy" ads
Prosecutors say Michelle Hadley responded to "rape fantasy" ads on Craigslist posing as her ex-boyfriend's new wife, who is pregnant
Person detained in probe of San Diego homeless attacks
Officials have not released details about the person they believe is responsible for the attacks that have left three dead
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