Higher gas prices frustrate fed up California drivers

Consumers are paying more at the pump statewide and oil refineries are being blamed for the increases

• Jul 22, 2015

California couple used film school to defraud wounded veterans

"They took advantage of us in a vulnerable spot," said one veteran, who spent $90,000 of his veteran scholarship award at the film school

• Jul 22, 2015

FBI: "Snowbird Bandit" wanted in bank robberies

Dubbed the "Snowbird Bandit," officials say a suspect committed five robberies in Orange County, Calif.

• Jul 22, 2015

Police sergeant shot and killed in Calif. traffic stop

Police chief says a "person of interest" is being held but has not been arrested or determined to be a suspect

• Jul 22, 2015

Heavy storms in California signify return of El Nino

Climate scientists say the phenomenon is changing weather patterns and could be the most powerful on record

• Jul 21, 2015

Taggers sought for fatally shooting man in Calif.

Police found two men with gunshot wounds to their upper body located in an SUV in Orange County, California; one man died from his injuries

• Jul 21, 2015

Sex offender was free on immigration bond

The man charged with sex crimes against a 14-year-old California girl is a registered sex offender

• Jul 21, 2015

Girl, 3, dies after falling from California hotel walkway

Officials have identified the girl, who died following a five-story tumble off an Embassy Suites courtyard walkway in Orange County

• Jul 21, 2015

Rare parrot stolen from Calif. pet store

The 5-month-old African gray parrot was still being hand-fed, says store manager -- and could die if not returned

• Jul 21, 2015

Calif. mom outraged at toy gun son bought off ice cream truck

Realistic-looking gun is dangerous for kids to have, mom says, saying orange cap on gun is easily removed or painted over

• Jul 21, 2015

Nuns fight Katy Perry's attempt to buy former convent

Pop star wants to splash $14.5 million on estate, but she's hitting a sour note with some sisters who object -- for "obvious reasons"

• Jul 21, 2015

Police believe suspect in 5 homicides in Calif. also killed 2-year-old

Martin Martinez was arrested over the weekend as a suspect in five homicides in Northern California

• Jul 20, 2015

Unusual heavy rains in SoCal strand drivers, flood streets

The downpours took out part of a major highway but also caused flash floods and turned streets into rivers

• Jul 20, 2015

"Cancer doctor" allegedly charged $2,000 for dirt

Calif. man accused of clinic ruse; late-stage cancer patient says she was charged for phony cures, including bag of dirt

• Jul 20, 2015

Collapsed bridge on Calif. I-10 passed inspection this year

Inspectors found no safety issues during an inspection on March 17 on bridge built in 1967; major artery between SoCal and Arizona severed indefinitely

• Jul 20, 2015

California proposes historic fine for taking water during drought

California is in the midst of its fourth year of a record-breaking drought that has led to increased conservation measures

• Jul 20, 2015

Two Spanish riders killed in California motorcycle race

Chain-reaction crash on the first lap of a World Superbike race left the racing community overwhelmed with sadness

• Jul 20, 2015

California highway section collapses in heavy rain, 1 hurt

An elevated portion of Interstate 10 collapsed in a remote area, cutting off traffic to and from Arizona

• Jul 19, 2015

2 adults, 3 kids found dead in Modesto, Calif., home

The father of one of the dead kids has been arrested on suspicion of murder; cops responding to a routine welfare check found bodies

• Jul 19, 2015

Motorists flee cars to save lives from fire on highway

"We were surrounded by the flames," says motorist who watched rental car burn on traffic-jammed California highway

• Jul 18, 2015

Judge refuses to lower bail for Suge Knight

Suge Knight's bail is set at $10 million for a murder charge

• Jul 17, 2015

Burglary suspect accidentally takes selfie of face

LAPD hopes someone will recognize house burglar who they say grabbed an iPhone and unwittingly started taping...himself

• Jul 17, 2015

Two girls, both 13, say their lemonade stand was robbed

The girls, of Rancho Cucamonga, say a thief pushed the stand over before taking their cash box and making a run for it

• Jul 17, 2015

Is the U.S. ready for "the really big one"?

Scientists predict what could be the worst natural disaster in North American history is destined to strike

• Jul 16, 2015

​Missing teenage girl found in garage of sex offender

Sheriff's officials say the girl, from California, was reported missing by her parents Tuesday night

• Jul 16, 2015

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