California 'third striker' who had felonies dismissed despite DA's objections is convicted of murder

A violent California felon whose prior strikes were dismissed by a judge was recently convicted of killing a man during a fight.

Judge dismisses attempted murder and other charges in state case against Paul Pelosi's attacker

A judge has dismissed several state charges against David DePape, the man who attacked Paul Pelosi and was convicted last month in federal court, arguing the 'counts fall under double jeopardy.'

Newsom proposes defunding police, prisons, public safety as California faces massive deficit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes slashing millions from 'public safety' as the Democratic state grapples with a massive budget deficit totaling $37.9 billion.

Oakland community left with gaping potholes after crime crisis drives away construction crew

An East Oakland community is left grappling with poor road conditions they fear could damage their vehicles after safety concerns drove away a construction crew.

California mom accused of killing 3-year-old daughter in church exorcism 'never showed remorse': report

Prosecutors in California said a mother who is accused of killing her daughter while performing a disturbing exorcism inside a San Jose church has never expressed remorse.

On this day in history, June 5, 1968, presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy is fatally shot in Los Angeles

Presidential hopeful and former attorney general Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in history, June 5, 1968. Kennedy had finished a campaign speech and was greeting well wishers.

Oakland faces blowback for treatment of homeless after shutting down 500 encampments

Oakland officials were blasted by residents for their treatment of homeless people on Tuesday last week during the city council’s “Life Enrichment Committee" meeting.

Anti-Israel demonstrators set up unapproved encampment outside Los Angeles City Hall: police

Anti-Israel protesters set up an encampment in front of Los Angeles City Hall to demand the city disclose and divest from any financial ties to Israel.

School district DEI trainer says American flag becoming 'hate' symbol, employees resisting CRT should be fired

Dr. Nancy Dome, the CEO of Epoch Education, has openly spread critical race theory in K-12 education through her diversity, equity and inclusion trainings.

Mexican kidnappers crossed US border to collect ransom, left hostage tied up in trench: docs

Members of a Mexican family allegedly kidnapped a Los Angeles man in a violent abduction that was recorded and sent to family members with ransom demands

Firefighters make progress against California's largest wildfire of the year

Crews have reportedly contained 75% of California's largest wildfire this year, which tore through significant swaths of grasslands between the San Francisco Bay and Central Valley.

Republican Vince Fong sworn into Kevin McCarthy's old House seat

Now-former California state Assemblyman Vince Fong, a Republican, has been sworn into Congress to complete former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's term.

Shark attack off California coast leaves 46-year-man hospitalized, beaches closed

Beaches in Del Mar, Calf., about one mile in each direction from where a shark attack over the weekend occurred have been closed and should reopen on Tuesday.

3rd-strike 'trans' rape suspect prompts rebellion against CA law after attack in women's prison

Women's rights activists have condemned a California law that lets transgender inmates choose their prisons after a biological male in a women's prison was charged with rape.

Polly Klaas' father says California killer's bid to overturn death sentence was 'a travesty of justice'

A California judge rejected convicted killer Richard Allen Davis request for a resentencing hearing for his death-penalty sentence after murdering Polly Klaas in 1993.

California’s rich and famous murdered, burglarized and kidnapped as fmr. detective offers chilling prediction

Violent crime is on the rise in several major cities in California and a crime expert tells Fox News Digital there is two main factors contributing to the rise.

California clean energy project threatens thousands of protected Joshua trees: reports

A renewable energy company planning a solar project in Boron, California, will removed over 3,500 protected Joshua trees from the Mojave Desert site.

'No background check': Reports say smugglers use social media to lure Turkish migrants to easy entry into US

Turkish migrants looking for a way into the U.S. have turned to advertisements posted by smugglers on social media, boasting about the ease of entry through California.

Blue state sheriff says he’s ‘changing teams,’ urges support for Trump

Riverside, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco joked that he was "changing teams" in a video posted to social media over the weekend, urging followers to support Trump in 2024.

Rupert Murdoch marries Elena Zhukova at lush California vineyard

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch married Elena Zhukova in a splendid ceremony in Bel-Air on Saturday. Zhukova is the Fox Corporation Chairman Emeritus's fifth wife.

Corral Fire in California burns 11K acres, forces evacuations

A wind-driven wildfire in Tracy, California, forced many residents to evacuate on Saturday as it grew past 11,000 acres. The cause of the fire is unclear.

Ex-criminology professor jailed for 5 years for 'arson spree' during Dixie Fires

An Ex-criminology professor was jailed for 5 years Thursday for going on a "arson spree" during the Dixie Fires in California in 2021, often igniting fires being firefighters

'Serial slingshot shooter’ found dead days after he’s arrested for terrorizing neighborhood

An 81-year-old "serial slingshot shooter" from California who terrorized his neighborhood for ten years was found dead just days after his release from prison.

California's population expected to decline as Florida and the Carolinas' soar in 2024: survey

A recent survey from ConsumerAffairs showed that people seek to leave California in droves, while the Carolinas and Florida are attracting a migration in movers.

Lifeguard sues LA County, alleges he was punished for refusing to fly Progress Pride flag

A Christian lifeguard with the LA County Fire Department is suing, saying he was punished after refusing to fly a Progress Pride flag at his work station.

On this day in history, May 31, 1930, actor-director Clint Eastwood is born in California

Clint Eastwood, one of the great creative talents in cinematic history, was born on this day in history, May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, California. Here are details about the actor-director.

Los Angeles deputy 'basically unscathed' after cruiser goes airborne, flips after vehicle crash

A Los Angeles County deputy suffered minor injuries after a vehicle struck their patrol car at an intersection and sent the cruiser airborne.

White teacher sues California union after allegedly blocking him from leadership for being White

A White teacher in the Elk Grove School District is suing his local union after it barred him from running for a position limited to people of color, according to the lawsuit.

US Coast Guard offloads $468M worth of confiscated cocaine

The U.S. Coast Guard announced it has unloaded approximately 33,768 pounds of cocaine in San Diego, California, with an estimated value of $468 million.

Truck carrying 40K pounds of strawberries overturns creating sticky traffic jam

A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of strawberries overturned on a California highway ramp on Wednesday morning, creating a traffic jam that lasted for hours.

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum

Jacqueline Stewart is leaving her role as director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and will be succeeded by Academy Museum veteran Amy Homma.

California's proposed parental notification policy for gender identity changes fails to qualify for ballot

A policy that would have required California schools to notify parents if their child wants to change their gender identity failed to qualify as a ballot measure.

California burglaries committed by South American theft ring involve hidden cameras in shrubbery: authorities

Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles County, California say a resident found a hidden camera in her garden, which was likely placed to conduct surveillance for a burglary.

Elderly 'serial slingshot shooter' nabbed after terrorizing neighbors for a decade: police

An elderly man was arrested in Azusa, California, on Thursday after neighbors complained of being victimized by a "serial slingshot shooter" for nearly a decade.

Massachusetts fugitive dubbed 'Bad Breath Rapist' captured after fleeing nearly 17 years ago

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Tuen Lee Kit in California on Tuesday after he fled Massachusetts in 2007, when he was found guilty of kidnapping and raping a woman.

Multiple people wounded in Sacramento mass shooting, police say

Multiple people were wounded Monday night in a mass shooting in Sacramento, California. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

North Carolina is charging ahead of California and the reason why is surprising

North Carolina and California are heading in completely opposite directions. One has a booming economy and the other has a deficit of $44.9 billion. Policies might be the reason.

California surfer survives encounter with shark who displayed ‘aggressive’ behavior

Surfer Evan Garcia was in the waters off of T-Street Beach in San Clemente, California, when he had an encounter with an aggressive shark on Sunday.

Dog rescued after being chased off 'steep cliffside' by raccoons: video

A dog named Cushy-Pup was rescued by San Francisco Fire Department officials on Sunday after being chased off a cliff by raccoons. Officials say that the animal was unharmed.

California lawmakers vote to ban 'reusable' plastic bags from grocery stores

California lawmakers voted to do away with reusable plastic bags after the elimination of single-use plastic bags has failed to reduce plastic pollution.

Air Force releases brand new photos of secretive B-21 stealth bomber

The U.S. Air Force released brand new photos of the highly anticipated B-21 Raider, a new stealth bomber set to replace the B-1 and B-2 platforms in the mid-2020s.

On this day in history, May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge, 'noblest structure of steel,' opens to public

The Golden Gate Bridge, a feat of engineering, opened to pedestrians on this day in history, May 27, 1937. An estimated 200,000 people paid $0.25 each to cross the bridge.

BLM co-founder loses 'swatting' lawsuit against LAPD

BLM activist Melina Abdulla lost her civil case against theLAPD last week, with a jury finding that police acted appropriately in a swatting call.

California man arrested after randomly punching elderly victims, stopping to pose for photo: police

Nicholas Hosteter, 25, allegedly punched two elderly men in Campbell, California, in separate random attacks this month, authorities said.

10 delicious all-American summertime foods enjoy surprising overseas origins

Here's a look at 10 of the most iconic all-American summertime foods, from cheeseburgers to apple pie, that arrived in the New World only after the Columbus Exchange.

Former top California Republican has stark message for Biden as migrants infiltrate upscale beach town

Scott Baugh, former GOP minority leader of the California State Assembly, is blasting President Biden over the border as suspected illegal immigrants infiltrate an upscale beach town.

San Diego faces anger, legal action after cracking down on beachside yoga classes

Yoga instructor Steve Hubbard joined "Jesse Watters Primetime" to discuss the city's crackdown on beachside yoga classes despite the other issues facing the city.

For first time, researchers scale General Sherman, world's largest tree, in search of new threat to sequoias

Researchers climbed General Sherman, the world's largest tree, for the first time ever in search of bark beetles, which have become more threatening to giant sequoia trees.

Robert Downey Jr. roasts fellow Avenger Chris Hemsworth: ‘Second-best Chris’

Chris Hemsworth earned himself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and his close friend and former Marvel co-star Robert Downey Jr. was there to congratulate (and roast) him.

UCLA anti-Israel protesters clash with police after blocking access to campus buildings

Law enforcement stormed and dismantled a new encampment established Thursday on the University of California Los Angeles campus by anti-Israel protesters.

Nicole Brown Simpson was living in fear of OJ before her murder, sisters say

O.J. Simpson's wife Nicole Brown feared for her life long before she was murdered, chronicling her abuse in a diary before her death in 1994, her sisters said in a forthcoming documentary.

Man in LA County randomly shot dead on bus; widow pleads for answers

The widow of a man shot dead on an L.A. Metro bus seeks justice for his death while her attorney says more should be done to keep passengers safe following a series of attacks.

Gunfire erupts at Oakland high school graduation ceremony, wounding 2: police

An isolated shooting during a graduation ceremony at Skyline High School in Oakland, California, left two adults wounded, police said.

ICE confirms Jordanians who attempted to breach Marine Corps Base Quantico were both in US illegally

US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement confirmed that two Jordanian nationals who were apprehended after attempting to breach Marine Corps Base Quantico, are in country illegally.

California has yet to provide 1,200 tiny homes for state’s homeless that were promised in March 2023

California's government is being grilled after none of the "tiny homes" Gov. Newsom promised for homeless people in the state more than a year ago have been built.

California state Senate passes 3 reparations bills after apologizing for slavery: 'Debt that's owed'

The California state Senate passed three reparations bills this week after issuing a formal apology for the state's history of slavery and racism.

Turkish migrant crossing US border says Americans are 'right' to be concerned: 'No security'

A Turkish migrant crossing the border illegally into the United States told Fox News he thinks Americans should be concerned about there being "no security."

Blue state gov signs bill to help doctors evade neighboring state's abortion law: 'Oppressive and dangerous'

Arizona abortion providers can now operate in California to avoid a nearly century-and-a-half-old law outlawing abortion, as Governor Newsom signs Senate Bill 233

Sununu names the two governors all the other governors hate

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu torched several left-wing and right-wing public officials, calling former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo a "jacka--" and saying far-right members of Congress don't "do anything."

TikTok star charged with killing estranged wife, lover recalls moment he opened fire: 'I can't stop'

Ali Abulaban, a California TikTok star accused of killing his estranged wife, Ana Abulaban, and her lover in October 2021, took the stand Wednesday to testify in his own defense.

ICE ordered to stop knock-and-talk tactics for immigration arrests

A Bush-appointed federal judge in California ruled federal agents serving warrants in civil matters including deportation cannot engage in 'knock and talks'

Common tactic to arrest illegal immigrants ruled unconstitutional by federal judge

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Los Angeles field office must halt a popular tactic used to arrest illegal migrants.

Jordanian who tried to breach Marine Corps Base Quantico was in US illegally, sources say

One of the two men who tried to breach a major Marines base in Virginia earlier this month had crossed into the U.S. illegally in April, sources say.

US Navy officers who shared military secrets see felony convictions dismissed

A San Diego judge on Tuesday dismissed the felony convictions of five military officers who had admitted to accepting bribes from Leonard Glenn "Fat Leonard" Francis.

Columbian national released weeks earlier is among group arrested for alleged ‘burglary tourism’ in California

Police in Glendale, California, arrested four Colombian nationals in possession of surveillance equipment for an alleged "burglary tourism" operation.

Satirical joke about Mossad agent 'Eli Kopter' behind Iranian president's crash fools French TV analyst, Hamas

Hamas-affiliated Telegram channel reported that fictitious Mossad Agent "Eli Kopter" was behind the crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

California advances legislation cracking down on stolen goods resellers and auto theft

The CA Senate has approved legislation that would expand drug court programs, raise penalties for organized crime rings and close a legal loophole in order to make prosecuting auto thefts easier.

Students, staff sickened by chemicals during sheriff's office training exercise in California

A planned public safety training involving chemical agents extended beyond designated training areas and affected the San Bruno community, including a school.

UCLA police chief reassigned after widely criticized anti-Israel protest response

The police chief at the University of California Los Angeles is being temporarily reassigned as the school investigates its own "security processes" following weeks of protests.

Trump’s candidates sizzled, 'Squad' candidates sputtered: Top takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

Former President Trump's clout in contested Republican primaries remains unrivaled. Meanwhile, progressives went down to defeat Democratic congressional primaries in reliably blue Oregon.

Blue state Dems look to buck party's crime policies, get major backing from police groups in swing races

A group of Democrat House candidate in California are looking to buck the party's traditional approach to crime, making a the issue a central theme of their campaigns.

20 California students become sick after nearby jail's tear gas training, sheriff says

Twenty children at an elementary school in California became sick after they were exposed to tear gas and pepper spray that drifted onto their campus on Tuesday.

Vince Fong advances in special election runoff to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Assemblyman Vince Fong will fulfill the remainder of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's seat in Congress, keeping the GOP's razor-thin advantage.

Suspect who fatally shot California UPS driver 10 times in truck was coworker, childhood friend: DA

A UPS employee allegedly killed his coworker, who was also his childhood friend, last week while the victim was making deliveries in Southern California.

Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89

Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning 'Godfather Part II' producer who helped launch the careers of Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson, has died at age 89 at his home in California.

Grandma braves sharks, jellyfish in 17-hour swim to remote island

Pacifica, California, resident Amy Appelhans Gubser became the first person to ever swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands without a wetsuit earlier in May.

Nancy Pelosi interrupted while accepting award by anti-Israel agitator: 'Shame on you!'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was interrupted by an anti-Israel protester while accepting an award from the Harvard Club in San Francisco on Monday.

Nancy Pelosi interrupted while accepting award by anti-Israel agitator: 'Shame on you!'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was interrupted by an anti-Israel protester while accepting an award from the Harvard Club in San Francisco on Monday.

Parole hearing delayed for former LAPD detective who killed ex-boyfriend's wife

A parole opportunity for former Los Angeles Police Detective Stephanie Lazarus was delayed this week. Lazarus was convicted in 2012 of killing Sherri Rasmussen 26 years prior.

California lawmaker's mic cut off while reading bill to end sanctuary state laws, says Dems 'don't care'

A bill that would have ended sanctuary protections for illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes against minors was voted down in California.

California DEI officer blasted Jesus as a capitalist exploiter, claims White people have 'pathology'

An Oakland, California, inclusivity officer has a history of remarks critical of White people for having a "pathology" and blaming Jesus for capitalism and colonialism.

Embattled Trump prosecutor fights to keep job as Georgia among five states holding elections Tuesday

Four states-Georgia, Kentucky, Idaho, and Oregon-hold primary contests on Tuesday, including several congressional showdowns that could shape key contests in the autumn battle for control of the House

Judge cites error, will reopen sentencing hearing for man who attacked Paul Pelosi

District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley will reopen the sentencing hearing of David DePape, the man who broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and assaulted her husband.

Newsom bashes Trump at Vatican climate summit: 'Open corruption'

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California spoke at the Vatican Climate Summit last Thursday and took the opportunity to take shots at former President Trump.

Crowds on Demand has received over 100 'lucrative' anti-Israel requests since Oct 7

Crowds on Demand, based in California, turned down over 100 requests to send people to Gaza-related protests after Oct. 7, 2023, and turned them all down.

New York man with ties to European royalty reported missing in California: police

Authorities in California are searching for a New York man with ties to European royalty who disappeared in Malibu early Saturday morning.

Oakland locals blame homeless encampment for city removing traffic lights to stop copper thieves

Oakland, California replaced a traffic light at an intersection with stop signs as locals place blame at a growing nearby homeless encampment.

UCLA locks doors on conservative students, preventing them from hosting pro-Israel event: YAF

UCLA officials reportedly locked the doors to a building where conservative students were going to host a pro-Israel event led by Jihad Watch founder Robert Spencer.

University president retires after being reprimanded for caving to demands of anti-Israel protesters

Sonoma State University President Mike Lee announced his retirement this week after being placed on administrative leave for making unauthorized concession to anti-Israel students.

California reparations payouts on hold, but state moves toward apology for slavery

The California Assembly passed a bill on Thursday that will accept responsibility for "all of the harms and atrocities committed by the state." The bill now heads to the Senate.

Paul Pelosi hammer attacker David DePape receives maximum sentence of 30 years in prison

Paul Pelosi hammer assailant David DePape received the maximum sentence of 30 years in prison on Friday for the brutal attack that took place just before the 2022 midterm elections.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly assaults ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in newly released hotel video

Sean "Diddy" Combs is allegedly seen in shocking hotel surveillance video attacking his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016, according to video first obtained by CNN.

Man with Rolex mugged, beaten unconscious moments before catching elevator, suspect in LAPD custody

Los Angeles police arrested 25-year-old Pablo Garcia for a robbery that took place in downtown Los Angeles on April 28, 2024, in which the victim was brutally beaten.

California UPS driver shot, killed while in truck on break; suspect arrested

A man is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing a UPS driver while he was on break eating inside his truck in Irvine, California.

California woman explains neighborhood revolt against disruptive Airbnb renters: We're not a hotel

California resident Christina Nigrelli spoke to Fox News Digital about her group the Long Beach Safe Neighborhood Coalition to ban un-hosted short-term rentals.

Mother of slain California boys speaks out as convicted killer drags out case in court: 'She's a murderer'

Two LA mothers on opposite sides of the embattled criminal justice system – one grieving the loss of her two sons, the other trying to get her conviction for killing them overturned.

I was thrown out of California public library for discussing if it’s fair for men to compete in women’s sports

Library officials shut down the forum after only a few minutes, claiming that referring to male athletes in women’s sports as "men" violated library policy.

Anti-Israel agitators arrested at UC Irvine claim to be professors: 'out here supporting my students'

Some people claimed to be professors at the University of California, Irvine after they were arrested during an anti-Israel protest.

Dozens arrested at UC Irvine after anti-Israel agitators swarm buildings

Dozens of people have been arrested after hundreds of anti-Israel protesters swarmed the campus of UC Irvine in California, the university confirmed Thursday.

Reported illegal migrant behind alleged Highway 39 sexual assaults arrested as LA sheriff seeks more victims

Police in southern California have arrested a reported illegal immigrant and transient accused of sexually assaulting two women along Highway 39.

CA university president put on leave after acquiescing to anti-Israel protesters' demands

The California University system has placed the Sonoma State University president on leave after he approved students' demands for a boycott and divestment from Israel.

Gavin Newsom called 'delusional' after touting California as national model on fighting homelessness

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., was hit by conservatives for promoting California as a "national model" for combating homelessness in a recent press conference.

University of California, Irvine chancellor responds after police take back campus from anti-Israel agitators

The chancellor of the University of California, Irvine said he is "brokenhearted" that anti-Israel agitators on campus turned violent, forcing police to be called to restore order.

Christian ex-teacher scores big payday from California school district after refusing transgender directives

Jessica Tapia, a Christian ex-teacher, reached a $360K settlement with California's Jurupa Unified School District after refusing to comply with her employer's transgender directives.

LA DA's 'catastrophic incompetence' could botch case against convicted double child killer, lawyer warns

A former top LA prosecutor facing 11 felony charges has the same defense lawyer as a convicted killer whose trial she oversaw, which has sparked conflict-of-interest concerns.

California mayors duel on social media over law enforcement response to UC Irvine anti-Israel protests

Two California mayors dueled on social media after police responded to the University of California, Irvine campus on Wednesday as anti-Israel protesters clashed with law enforcement.

Police on UC Irvine campus after anti-Israel agitators swarm buildings; students told to 'leave area'

Students were told to "leave area" after hundreds of anti-Israel agitators descended onto the campus of UC Irvine on Wednesday, barricading campus buildings.

California Angel Mom, GOP lawmaker putting Democrats 'on defense' for sanctuary policies: 'Have them explain'

A California lawmaker wants to reverse certain provisions of a state law that prevents local law enforcement from cooperating with immigration authorities

Blue-state GOP blasts Dem gov over surprise $7B budget deficit increase

Gov. Newsom's revised deficit projection faces GOP criticism, with the total shortfall now nearly $74 billion, $7 billion worse than his initial estimate.

Former Obama campaign worker and wife killed in Southern California vehicle crash

A woman who previously worker for former President Barack Obama was killed last week in a car crash.

California student newspaper apologizes after pro-Hitler quote sparks outcry among Jewish leaders

Sacramento's C.K. McClatchy High School student newspaper came under scrutiny after publishing an anonymous student quote that said Hitler had some "good ideas."

California man trolls city officials with 'artistic statement' after being asked to fence in his boat

A California man told Fox News Digital that he had a boat mural painted onto his fence after city officials demanded he build a barrier for his boat. The art attracted attention online.

Falling rock kills hiker near Mt. Whitney in California; third fatality in a week

A falling rock struck and killed a hiker in North Fork of Lone Pine Creek Trail near Mt. Whitney in California, the third hiker fatality in a week.

Utah governor reveals secret to scoring best state ranking two years in a row

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox tells Fox News Digital what "unique" qualities he believes landed his state on the top of a "Best States" survey for the second year in a row.

3 killed, 3 injured in California after speeding Tesla flies into power pole and building, knocks out power

Three people are dead and three others seriously injured after a speeding car struck a curb and crashed into a power pole and building in California.