California wildfires "overwhelming" for residents, draining for crews
Valley Fire, considered one of the most destructive in state history, is leveling entire neighborhoods in its path
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Dogs bitten by rattlesnake in California
Two dogs, Ginger and Dale, were bitten by a rattlesnake in their owner's backyard in San Bernardino
Teen found dead on bus may have been there for hours
Hun-Joon Lee, a 19-year-old Calif. special needs student, was found by a bus driver on Friday afternoon; his family says he may have been there for almost nine hours
At least 1 dead in "unprecedented" California wildfire
Authorities say the blaze has destroyed more than 400 homes and businesses
Explosive wildfire sends thousands fleeing for lives in Calif.
State of emergency declared after fire chars 60 square miles in just hours; Napa Valley under threat
4 firefighters hurt in fast-moving California fire
Mandatory evacuations ordered in Sierra Nevada foothills as four firefighters suffer burns while battling new blaze north of San Francisco
Can this year's El Nino help fight California's drought?
Strong weather condition forming in Pacific Ocean could bring much-needed rain to drought-ravaged West
Mystery chunk of ice crashes onto California home
Basketball-sized ice chunk smashes through roof of Modesto home, likely the result of frozen moisture breaking loose from an airplane
Many Marines injured in deadly crash in critical condition
7-ton truck carrying Marines flipped during routine training at Camp Pendleton in California
Brittany Maynard's right-to-die movement continues
California senate expected to vote on right-to-die legislation in the coming days; Maynard became face of the debate
Zoo animals in Oakland paint for a good cause
Bat, elephant, giraffe among animals exploring their creative sides to produce colorful paintings for auction
California lawmakers OK new right to die legislation
The latest measure now moves from the Assembly to the state Senate, but Gov. Jerry Brown has not said if he would sign it
Father and daughter charged in sham marriage ring in California
California man, daughter and an associate accused of running an elaborate marriage scheme; securing green cards for Chinese citizens
3 guards may be charged with murder in inmate death
Three jail guards were arrested Thursday, a week after a mentally-ill inmate was found dead in his cell of blunt trauma at Santa Clara County Main Jail
Firefighter, deputy dead in apparent murder-suicide
Investigators in Los Angeles County believe the firefighter first killed his wife in their home
Man dies after falling overboard off Calif. dinner boat
Police are investigating what caused a man to fall into the water while on the evening cruise in Central California
Blue whale disappears while entangled by fish line
The endangered animal could die if the line isn't cut soon, say marine experts
Burglars trick family's dog into eating broken glass
Two suspects were caught on surveillance video breaking into a home in California by shattering a sliding glass door
Custody battle waged over chicken caught on Calif. bridge
Small brown chicken fouled up rush-hour traffic in San Francisco Bay Area
Tiger cub found roaming streets in Southern California
Feisty 3-month-old cub taken to animal shelter after being found by woman in her neighborhood
FBI obtains kidnap suspect's 'off the record' interview
Matthew Muller is accused in a bizarre California kidnapping plot, and the contents of his "off the record" jailhouse conversation are now public in an FBI affidavit
3 correctional officers accused of murdering inmate
Alleged beating victim in California jail death was reportedly doing time for petty theft
California unveils $30 million animal bridge plan
Urban sprawl is leading to shrinking habitats for much L.A. county's wildlife, including one very famous mountain lion
Calif. police capture chicken after hours on highway
It took the Highway Patrol more than four hours to re-coop a wayward bird on the Bay Bridge in Oakland
California report outlines racial disparities in arrests, deaths
Data released by the California Department of Justice paints a clearer picture of unevenness in the way police treat minorities
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
