California increases minimum wage in 2026
On Jan. 1, 2026 the state's minimum wage increased to $16.90 per hour to account for inflation. The threshold for exempt workers will rise to $70,304 per year.
On Jan. 1, 2026 the state's minimum wage increased to $16.90 per hour to account for inflation. The threshold for exempt workers will rise to $70,304 per year.
Tow truck caught on camera stealing vehicle in Rancho Cucamonga
Thieves in the Inland Empire are using tow trucks to steal vehicles from right outside houses.
Thieves in the Inland Empire are using tow trucks to steal vehicles from right outside houses.
Video: Tow Truck caught stealing vehicle
A tow truck was caught on video stealing a vehicle from a residential neighborhood in Rancho Cucamonga.
A tow truck was caught on video stealing a vehicle from a residential neighborhood in Rancho Cucamonga.
SoCal to see another strong storm this weekend
After heavy rain hit the area on Christmas and New Year's, yet another strong storm moves into the region Friday night.
After heavy rain hit the area on Christmas and New Year's, yet another strong storm moves into the region Friday night.
Mother of two found dead in Santa Ana River on New Year's Day
A woman was found dead Thursday in the Santa Ana River.
A woman was found dead Thursday in the Santa Ana River.
Santa Monica seeks injunction against Waymo
Residents living in apartments nearby say loud noises and strong lights have impacted their sleep.
Residents living in apartments nearby say loud noises and strong lights have impacted their sleep.
Santa Monica calls Waymo charging sites a ‘public nuisance,’ asks judge to limit overnight operations
The city of Santa Monica is asking a judge to restrict overnight operations at two Waymo charging stations, calling them public nuisances due to noise and lighting impacts on nearby residents.
The city of Santa Monica is asking a judge to restrict overnight operations at two Waymo charging stations, calling them public nuisances due to noise and lighting impacts on nearby residents.
Southern California braces for more heavy rain after record-breaking New Year’s storms
Southern California faces heavy rain and mudslide risks this weekend following record New Year’s Day storms. Get the latest on the forecast and emergency prep.
Southern California faces heavy rain and mudslide risks this weekend following record New Year’s Day storms. Get the latest on the forecast and emergency prep.
Got a REAL ID? California DMV says you might need a new one -- here's why
The California DMV is notifying thousands of REAL ID holders regarding a 2006 software error affecting expiration dates.
The California DMV is notifying thousands of REAL ID holders regarding a 2006 software error affecting expiration dates.
Rose Parade float banner calling for Eaton Fire investigation quickly taken down
A banner demanding a state investigation into the deadly Eaton Fire was taken down during the Rose Parade, sparking a debate between victims seeking answers and those who say the annual New Year's event wasn't the right time for a protest.
A banner demanding a state investigation into the deadly Eaton Fire was taken down during the Rose Parade, sparking a debate between victims seeking answers and those who say the annual New Year's event wasn't the right time for a protest.
California DMV fixing issue with REAL IDs
The department on Wednesday said it will notify affected customers, about 1.5% of Real ID-holders in the state. Full enforcement of Real IDs began in May. Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article314104296.html#storylink=cpy
The department on Wednesday said it will notify affected customers, about 1.5% of Real ID-holders in the state. Full enforcement of Real IDs began in May. Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article314104296.html#storylink=cpy
Protest banner calls for Eaton Fire probe
The sign was quickly pulled from the float by an official but not before it was photographed and circulated online.
The sign was quickly pulled from the float by an official but not before it was photographed and circulated online.
SoCal braces for weekend storm
Forecasters said the initial estimate is a quarter- to half-inch per hour with isolated rates up to .75 of an inch during the most intense storm period Saturday.
Forecasters said the initial estimate is a quarter- to half-inch per hour with isolated rates up to .75 of an inch during the most intense storm period Saturday.
Southern California preps for weekend storm
The rain hasn't left the region just yet.
The rain hasn't left the region just yet.
Float sign calls for Eaton Fire investigation
The sign appeared to ask for California Attorney General Rob Bonta to launch an investigation into the cause of the deadly Eaton Fire.
The sign appeared to ask for California Attorney General Rob Bonta to launch an investigation into the cause of the deadly Eaton Fire.
Rose Parade: How to view the floats
Floatfest is your chance to get up close and personal with the floats in the Rose Parade.
Floatfest is your chance to get up close and personal with the floats in the Rose Parade.
Off-duty DHS officer shoots and kills man firing rifle in Northridge on New Year's Eve
The Los Angeles Police Department said the man was firing shots from a rifle into the air just after 10:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the man was firing shots from a rifle into the air just after 10:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
Man killed after firing rifle from Northridge apartment on NYE
Police say an off-duty Department of Homeland Security agent shot and killed a man who was firing a rifle into the air last night.
Police say an off-duty Department of Homeland Security agent shot and killed a man who was firing a rifle into the air last night.
Wrightwood residents still cleaning up from Christmas flooding
Fire officials in San Bernardino County are warning Wrightwood residents to stay alert and be prepared as more rain enters the forecast this weekend.
Fire officials in San Bernardino County are warning Wrightwood residents to stay alert and be prepared as more rain enters the forecast this weekend.
California plastic bag ban in effect: What to know
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.