California's "Earthquake Lady" set to retire from rock star life
For almost 30 years, Lucy Jones has been famous in California as a USGS seismologist nicknamed "Earthquake Lady"
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Measles case shuts down California elementary school
The school is located in an area with one of the lowest vaccination rates in the state
Calif. man electrocuted on Easter saving daughter in pool
Friends start fund to help family of man who died vacationing with wife and three kids after pool became electrified
Woman gets pedicure, loses toe, sues nail salon
Botched pedicure "eventually led to the pinky toe needing to be amputated" within a week, the lawsuit states
Supreme Court deadlock upholds win for unions in fee case
Case among high-profile disputes in which Scalia was expected to tip the balance toward a result that favored conservatives
Gauging the impacts of California's $15 base pay
Many workers will surely appreciate the increase in such a costly state, but many others could lose their jobs
Calif. woman facing eviction sets self, building on fire
Melissa McMullin, 44, barricaded the bedroom door, poured gas on her bed and herself and lit it with a lighter
Calif. woman pleads guilty to using mannequins for threats against deputies
Authorities say a woman pleaded guilty to hanging mannequins with the names of deputies and bullseye targets drawn on them
What Saudi farm companies are buying in America
Droughts at home have them snapping up thousands of acres in the Southwest, where water laws are far friendlier
California to enact nation's first statewide $15 minimum wage
Gov. Jerry Brown says planned hike in the state's baseline pay is a matter of "economic justice" and "family values"
California woman pleads guilty to mannequin threats
Authorities say Sarah Stewart strung up seven mannequins with the names of deputies and bullseye targets on them
Bizarre ending to wild police chase of female armed robbery suspect
Female suspect - who used her signal despite "driving totally nuts" - appeared to try to commandeer police vehicle in California
Animal cruelty suspect swung rabbit by the ears, set it on fire, police say
Authorities in Ventura County in California say a 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty
Explosive device detonated in Anaheim, police say
Police say they found a pipe bomb blast had caused minor damage to the concrete wall of a closed business and a utility pole
80-year-old volleyball player serves up passion for the game
Volleyball is a serious sport on the beaches of Southern California, and there's one player who truly stands out
Deal reached to raise Calif. minimum wage to $15 an hour
Businesses have until 2022 to slowly raise the minimum amount they can pay workers
Baby seal rescued for second time in months off California coast
It's the second time she's been picked up since last November, when was rescued at New Brighton State Beach in Capitola and treated for malnutrition
"Bearded Bandit" arrested in California
The man was wanted for 11 bank robberies throughout Northern California.
Gunman dead after taking ex-girlfriend hostage, shooting her
Woman in critical condition after being shot by ex-boyfriend during standoff; suspect shot and killed by police
California jury rejects suit from grad claiming she couldn't land job
Case is believed to be first of dozens of pending lawsuits about "false promises" made by colleges to lure students
Police: "Gold" man arrested after hit-and-run
While en route, police "received a description of the suspect as being 'gold.' Well, the description was certainly correct," they say in a Facebook post
Remains found in Calif. close decade-old mystery
The Fresno Bee reported Wednesday that the remains of California woman, Debbie Hawk, had been found in a field
Feds: Cross-border tunnel found in Southern California
U.S. authorities say they have discovered secret cross-border tunnel in California desert
Couple seen cruising around Los Angeles on motorized couch
Man and a woman have been spotted riding around the Westside of Los Angeles on the mobile couch
Couple takes action after bizarre kidnapping case
Police dismissed California woman's 2015 kidnapping as a hoax akin to "Gone Girl" movie
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Tennessee murderer captured over a week after escaping prison
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Co-pilot's friend describes hearing audio of her last moments
Why some key races won't be decided on election night
5 people rescued in South Pacific after months at sea, 4 still missing
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