USGS deletes 5.9 quake in Nevada from its website

The Shake Alert seismology team said they are now working to review the data, but that it appears the faulty alert might've been caused by a software error.

These new California laws go into effect in 2026

The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.

Doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine before his overdose sentenced

Salvador Plasencia is one of five defendants who pleaded guilty in the case, admitting he provided the drug to the actor in the weeks leading up to his October 2023 overdose.

Simi Valley doctor and wife gunned down in driveway by their own son, police say

Keith Cordes allegedly killed his father Eric Cordes and stepmother Vicki Cordes in the driveway of their Simi Valley home before driving over 70 miles away to Chino, where he was found dead by suicide hours later.

Chris Paul no longer with Clippers in shocking move

In a shocking move, the Los Angeles Clippers and 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul have parted ways.

Pastor at a church in Torrance accused of trying to meet with minor for sex

Pastor James Stockton of South Bay Church of God in Torrance faces felony charges after allegedly attempting to meet a minor for lewd purposes in a sting operation.

Trump threatens to cut SNAP checks over data drama
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The Trump administration is threatening to cut SNAP payments against blue states, including California, refusing to hand over data on the aid recipients.

Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."

Trump administration threatens to cut SNAP payments to California over data dispute

The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states unless they provide information on those receiving the assistance.

Emmy winner Sarah Paulson honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sarah Paulson earned her Emmy for playing Marcia Clark in “The People v O.J. Simpson" and is known for nine seasons of “American Horror Story."

$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026

During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.

Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' after National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security secretary said the travel ban would target countries allegedly sending "killers" and "leeches" into the United States.

Stockton shooting: Slain teen's family speaks out, father says gunman aimed for rapper

14-year-old Amari Peterson's life was cut short on Saturday. He was one of the four victims killed in the Stockton shooting at a two-year-old's birthday party over the weekend. 

Dramatic video shows off-duty paramedic helping little girl during house fire

A Thanksgiving night fire erupted at a home in LA, engulfing trees and threatening a family's home... but an off-duty paramedic jumped into action to rescue a little girl.