LA burglars tunneled through businesses to reach jewelry store: 'Must have taken a lot of work'

Los Angeles burglars used sledgehammers to tunnel their way through three business and six walls in an attempt to reach a Chatsworth jewelry store on Monday morning.

Berkeley abandons landmark natural gas ban after court battle

The City of Berkeley, California, has entered into a legal settlement with a restaurant industry group, agreeing to repeal its law banning natural gas in new construction.

California high school embroiled in debate over app that times students' bathroom breaks

California's Fresno High School sparked debate after incorporating the 5-Star Students app to help track bathroom breaks, with some critical of its potential to invade privacy.

California capital to vote on 'sanctuary city' status for transgender people

California's Capitol will consider a measure on Tuesday that will protect medical professionals who carry out gender transition surgeries on minors.

California capital to vote on 'sanctuary city' status for transgender people

California's Capitol will consider a measure on Tuesday that will protect medical professionals who carry out gender transition surgeries on minors.

Stanford University divided on merits of standardized testing after several colleges reinstate the measure

Stanford University faculty and students have debated standardized testing as the prestigious higher education institution considers reinstating the test in the admissions process.

Romanian mob is coming for your debit cards, with ATM-style skimmers now at self-checkouts: authorities warn

Romanian mobsters are stealing millions after entering the U.S. illegally to install debit card skimmers and drain American bank accounts, California prosecutors say.

Bodycam captures suspect clinging to moving car trying to evade arrest

Video shows a California man trying to flee from officers held onto a moving car after a car chase before officers caught up to him and shot him.

California's facial hair ban for prison guards amounts to religious discrimination, Justice Department says

The DOJ filed a civil rights complaint on Monday asking that California halt the prohibition of facial hair for prison guards, as it amount to religious discrimination.

Former California Controller Betty Yee joins crowded 2026 race to replace Newsom

Former California Controller Betty Yee, a Democrat, announced Wednesday her bid for the state's governorship in 2026, joining a crowded, diverse field of candidates.

Los Angeles bill seeks reparations for families of people displaced due to building of Dodger Stadium

A bill has been introduced that will seek reparations for the families of people who lived in Chavez Ravine before they were displaced because of Dodger Stadium.

California bill seeks to provide reparations for families displaced from land where Dodgers Stadium was built

A California lawmaker "aims to address the historical injustice faced by those living in the Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles" after an unfulfilled promise of public housing by city officials.

Man sentenced to 11 months in prison for threatening phone calls to Pelosi and Mayorkas

A California man who left threatening voicemails to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been sentenced to 11 months in prison

Southern California beachgoers warned of spike in shark attacks this summer amid cut of research funding

The Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach University may have to shut down programs and stop providing vital safety information to lifeguards about nearby sharks.

California elite enraged after squatters invade $5M home in LeBron James, Jennifer Lopez's luxury neighborhood

California's Beverly Grove, one of the most expensive zip codes in the country, is being rocked by a squatter problem.

UC Berkeley parents hire private security over lack of security on campus amid continue area crime

The parent group raised $40,000 for six unarmed guards to patrol around the UC Berkley amid concern of rising crime on and around campus.

Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. dead at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, has died at the age of 87. The actor died Thursday night in California.

California offers free fentanyl test strips for 'safe' drug use, advises 'never using alone'

The state made a radical move to offer free fentanyl test strips for a limited time to curb overdoses.

Guatemalan woman dies after 30-foot fall from border fence in California

A Guatemalan woman died last week after she fell on the ground from a 30-foot border fence in Southern California, border officials said Friday.

Bay Area city to install 480 surveillance cameras in anti-crime bid, Newsom announces

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday the installation of hundreds of high-tech surveillance cameras across Oakland.

California safeguard protecting beachgoers from sharks on life support, expert warns

A renowned shark research center in Southern California may shut down after the state pulled integral funding for a program that provides lifeguards safeguards against attacks.

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Berkeley City Council meeting, Holocaust remembrance vote: 'End Israel'

Pro-Palestinian protesters in California interrupted a Berkeley City Council meeting, shouting at members and participants while a vote on a Holocaust Remembrance Day proclamation was occurring.

Social media erupts, accuses Gov. Newsom of pushing 'surveillance state' with new anti-crime policy

Gov. Newsom, D-Calif., was blasted on X this week after announcing that Oakland would be putting up nearly 500 surveillance cameras to prevent crime.

San Fran reparations effort stalling due to money, legal issues, experts grill city for apology: ‘Not enough'

A Washington Post report detailed how the San Francisco city government's current progress in providing reparations to Black residents is being hampered by legal and monetary issues.

Israeli tech couple killed in California plane crash

An Israeli tech couple were reportedly killed in a plane crash Saturday evening near the California-Nevada border, officials and reports say.

Private security hired by parents sees success while frustrations with UC Berkeley on crime mount

UC Berkeley parents try private security pilot program to protect students and spur action from the school they say isn't doing enough to keep the campus safe.

Authorities escort cars around part of California's Highway 1 that crumbled into ocean

California authorities told drivers to avoid Highway 1 along the central coast after a section of the road fell away into the ocean during a storm over the weekend.

Lou Conter, last living Pearl Harbor survivor aboard USS Arizona, dead at 102

Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, died Monday. He was 102.

California senator pushes 'death on demand' assisted suicide measure

California democrat introduces bill that would expand the state's assisted suicide law to people suffering from mental health issues and early dementia patients.

Stanford professor defends herself after being accused of 'reckless disregard for accuracy'

A 100-page complaint has been issued against a Stanford professor, who argued for the removal of algebra in middle school, alleging she committed academic fraud.

Judge rejects Hunter Biden request to toss federal tax charges

A federal judge has rejected Hunter Biden’s request to dismiss tax charges accusing the president’s son of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes.

San Francisco drag group mocks Christians with 'Hunky Jesus', 'Foxy Mary' contests on Easter

The controversial LGBTQ+ group The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence held their annual "Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary" contest in San Francisco on Easter Sunday.

Police sink suspected San Francisco Bay bandits after seafaring pirates terrorize houseboats, yachts

Seafaring bandits allegedly broke into a waterfront business in San Francisco as part of a months-long battle with the so-called "Pirates of the East Bay"

$18 Big Macs and $20 minimum wage, Gavinomics here we come

Gavinomics, brought to the citizens of California by their governor, means $18 Big Macs and $20 minimum wage. And it doesn't stop there. The state also has a $68-billion deficit.

California family grieves its loss by pouring faith, love into new venture: ‘It’s Dad and God with us’

A Christian family in California is turning its pain into purpose after losing a family member. The Cooks are using characteristics learned from a beloved husband and father.

Minor league baseball team faces discrimination lawsuit for holding ladies night promotion

The Fresno Grizzlies, a minor league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, faces a discrimination lawsuit for holding a ladies night promotion last season.

California helicopter crew rescues man clinging to cliff face after falling 60 feet off trail

A man clinging to a rock face was rescued at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area after he fell 60 feet off a cliff on Sunday, authorities said.

Americans stranded by Norwegian Cruise save elderly passenger, family says: Ship 'left her to die'

Julie Lenkoff, 80, suffered a medical emergency on a Norwegian Cruise, which "medically disembarked" her on an African island, but her family said the cruise line never contacted them.

California dems want to block bill that would recriminalize loitering as prostitution spirals in big cities

SB 1219, authored by state Republican Sen. Kelly Seyarto, would reinstitute a provision that was previously taken out of California's penal code and removed penalties from loitering in a public place.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accusers can't be silenced by nondisclosure agreements in trafficking probe: experts

Any potential NDAs between Sean "Diddy" Combs and his accusers or employees who witnessed alleged wrongdoing would not prevent them from speaking with the feds.

California deputies shot, killed teen kidnapping victim as she was seen surrendering: video

A teenage girl who had been kidnapped by her father was following a deputy’s orders and appeared to be surrendering when she was fatally shot by other deputies in California.

Mysterious fireballs seen streaking across California sky

Onlookers in California were left puzzled early Tuesday when a series of bright fiery lights streaked across the night sky with some speculating it was space debris

Principles to live to 100, based on data from the 5 healthiest places around the world

Dan Buettner, the author who first studied "Blue Zones," locations with high concentrations of centenarians, found nine common denominators that explain how the inhabitants' longevity.

Los Angeles 'trash house' drawing attention as eyesore, public safety hazard

People living in a Los Angeles neighborhood are drawing attention to what they refer to as a "trash house" to get the eyesore and public safety hazard cleaned up.

California Dems anger progressive left, push harsher penalties for shoplifters amid rising crime

California Democrats backpedal on progressive crime policies after the state experienced a significant uptick in shoplifting across the state.

Border agents apprehend 182 Chinese citizens who crossed into US illegally in key sector: source

Border authorities apprehended 182 Chinese citizens at the southern border's San Diego Sector on Tuesday, sources told Fox News.

ABC News correspondent victim of car 'smash and grab' in Oakland, feels 'sad for the folks that do this'

ABC News correspondent Ginger Zee revealed in an Instagram post on Wednesday that criminals broke into her car and stole meaningful items while in Oakland.

Hefty feline mistaken for dangerous mountain lion in 911 call: 'That's a BIG cat!'

The South San Francisco Police Department says that a worried resident placed a 911 call about a mountain lion sighting, but it turned out to be a hefty domestic cat.

Squatting trend at tipping point as migrants coach others how to exploit laws; experts warn, 'Damage is done'

Lax squatting laws in certain cities and states could become exploited by migrants who have flooded the nation in recent years, experts warn.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs probe: Son's lawyer slams feds for 'dirtying' jury pool, leaks

High-powered defense lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman, whose clients have included John Gotti Jr. and El Chapo, is now representing Diddy's son, Justin Combs.

UCLA medical school's 'structural racism' class featured 'quite disturbing' prayer to pagan god: Witness

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA come under fire after hosting a speaker who performed 'non-secular' prayer service to a pagan god during class.

AMERICAN VALUES: ‘It’s dying’: Parents, grandparents worry about future of American dream

Parents and grandparents told Fox News they feel like the American dream is getting more difficult — maybe impossible — for the next generation to reach. Here's why.

Los Angeles 'trash house' owner seen outside as city cleans up property

Cleanup has begun at a "trash house" in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood Fairfax District, but neighbors wonder if the piles will eventually return.

California teen with mental health issues wielding knife shot, killed by deputies

A 17-year-old boy with mental health issues in Southern CA locked himself in a bathroom at a home, armed with a knife. In the ensuing struggle, the teen was shot.

Section of California's scenic Highway 1 that collapsed into ocean again closed, more rain is expected

After a large section of California's scenic Highway 1 collapsed into the ocean following heavy rains, officials have closed the stretch of road as more rainfall is expected.

Trash-bag dressed package thief caught on camera; victim admits, 'That was a good one'

A person disguised as a trash bag approached the front door of a California home to steal a package, without knowing what they may end up with from inside.

California Democrat tied with challenger in wild congressional primary

Democratic congressional candidates Evan Low and Joe Simitian tied for second place behind Sam Liccardo in a wild primary election for California's 16th Congressional District.

Thieves steal $30M in cash on Easter Sunday in one of largest heists in Los Angeles history

A burglary crew stole $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles on Sunday without setting off any alarms, according to a report.

San Diego man reunited with dog missing since summer — in Michigan

Mehrad Houman of San Diego was reunited with his family's dog, Mishka, in suburban Detroit. The dog had been missing since July, when she wandered away from Houman's workplace.

California Dems reach $17.3B deficit reduction agreement

California's Democratic leadership announced Thursday an agreement to reduce the Golden State's multibillion-dollar budget shortfall by $17.3 billion.

Suge Knight ribs Sean 'Diddy' Combs in prison call, drops ominous warning: 'Puffy, your life's in danger'

"Suge" Knight, a former influential hip-hop executive now in prison for manslaughter, sent an ominous warning to longtime rival Sean "Diddy" Combs in recent podcast.

Former AG William Barr's free market group sues California over EV truck mandate

FIRST ON FOX: A free market business group advised by two-time former Attorney General William Barr is suing California over it aggressive mandate for electric trucks.

San Bernardino sheriff’s deputy arrested on felony weapons charges, accused of ties to outlaw biker gang

A San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy has been arrested on multiple weapons charges following an investigation into his alleged ties to a biker gang.

California sees low-elevation snow, unseasonable cold from spring storm system

A wintry storm system brought low-elevation snow, hail and unseasonable cold to California on Friday in the wake of a late-season low pressure system that passed through the area.

California college president cracks down on protesting pro-Palestinian students: 'Immediate suspension'

The president of Pomona College declared students will face "immediate suspension" after a pro-Palestinian protest in which protesters harassed staff and used a racial slur.

California suspect killed after police open fire at mall following pursuit

California law enforcement fatally shot a suspect at a shopping mall following a police chase on Friday. No civilians or law enforcement officers were injured.

California convict in Polly Klaas' murder seeks death sentence recall as girl's family warns of slippery slope

The California suspect in Polly Klaas' 1993 murder is seeking to overturn his death-penalty sentence under Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2019 decision to halt the death penalty.

Paris Hilton teams up with California lawmaker to stop abuse in teen facilities

Paris Hilton is sponsoring California Sen. Shannon Grove's legislation that qould require facilities in the 'troubled teen indstry' to provide more transparency of its programs.

Top universities in California based on enrollment rates

California turns out a lot of college students each year. Learn which California colleges and universities are the largest by population size.

Synanon rehab center turned from helping to brainwashing with 'communal living experiment,' docuseries reveals

The Synanon Foundation started as a heroin rehabilitation center in Santa Monica in 1958, but by the 1970s, it had transformed into a cult with thousands of members.

Crisis in California: Migrants overwhelming state with ‘no end in sight,’ local officials warn

Migrants are crowding transit stations in San Diego as border encounters continue to set new records. Local officials worry California could face a "rude wake-up call."

New York, Georgia, California airports top world's best food and drink list for travelers

Three U.S. airports were listed among the top 10 best places for jetsetters to dine by the 2024 Global Tastemakers panel of food and travel experts on Tuesday.

Bruce Springsteen excuses 11-year-old from school with signed note to teacher

On Easter Sunday, Bruce Springsteen signed one fan's school absence note to her teacher. The San Francisco student held up a sign to grab the attention of "The Boss."

Gov. Gavin Newsom faces reckoning with $73B budget deficit lawmakers say he helped create

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom must reconcile the state's $73 billion deficit by the end of June, according to the state constitution.

CA sheriff blasts Newsom's 'failed leadership' on crime, proposes solution to fix 'disaster': 'Had enough'

A California sheriff is helping lead the push to amend a controversial ballot measure that many blame for surging crime and homelessness in the Golden State.

Crisis in California: Hamas-style attack could happen to us, border mayor warns as migrant surge continues

San Diego area officials told Fox News the surge of migrants, many of whom go unvetted, across the border presents a real national security threat to America.

Filmmaker releases ‘Killing America’ after YouTube pulled trailer amid cease and desist

"Killing America" examines antisemitism in San Francisco-area schools after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 and whether educational standards being lowered in the name of equity.

California man stands trial for fatal stabbing of college student in 2018

CA man Samuel Woodward will stand trial for the deadly 2018 stabbing of University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein after hate group material was found on his phone.

Kentucky dad hacks Hawaii to fake death rather than pay 6-figure child support debt

Prosecutors say a Kentucky computer hacker broke into Hawaii's death registry and faked his demise to avoid paying more than $116,000 in child support to his ex.

DeSantis rips California, New York policies allegedly fueling retail theft in announcing new Florida crackdown

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 549 into law on Tuesday to increase penalties for retail theft, porch piracy and inciting looting via social media.

California struggling to gauge efficacy of homeless crisis spending

California has struggled to track whether the $24 billion it has spent to combat homelessness over the past five years has done anything to improve the issue.

Teen illegal immigrant arrested in connection to murder, mutilation of California man found in car

A teenage suspect, who authorities say was in the country illegally, was arrested for allegedly killing a man and dismembering his body in Fresno County.

Court upholds California's authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules

A federal court ruled on Tuesday that California can continue to set its own vehicle emissions standards, 2 years after the authority to do so was restored by the Biden administration.

US Family faced a $70K ransom, death threat after loved one kidnapped in Mexico: DOJ

Three family members were indicted for allegedly kidnapping a man in Mexico and threatening his family in Los Angeles, California with a $70,000 ransom.

Texas Dem suggests Black people shouldn't pay taxes as form of reparations: 'Puts money back in your pocket'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, suggested recently during an appearance on a podcast that Black Americans should be exempt from paying taxes as a form of reparations.

Newsom's homelessness council blames local governments for failing to track billions spent on crisis

The state's audit, released Tuesday, noted CICH is required by law to report its finances related to all state‑funded homelessness programs, but stopped doing so in 2021.

Crisis in California: A $6,500 cartel ticket and a dream of driving for DoorDash

As the surge of migrants continues across the southern border, one man from Turkey said he came to the U.S. in search of economic opportunity and to flee a "dictator."

Cornel West's VP pick backed defund the police, praised Farrakhan: 5 things to know

Cornel West tapped Melina Abdullah as his vice presidential pick on Wednesday, and she has a long and dubious history of political activism in the U.S.

Oakland airport considers adding 'San Francisco' to name, sparking controversy across the bay

San Francisco officials vehemently oppose the idea of Oakland changing their airport's name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport," saying it would confuse travelers.

California salmon fishing canceled for second year in row as population wanes

By unanimous vote, the Pacific Fishery Management Council has declared that all commercial and recreational salmon fishing is canceled off the coast of California.

Los Angeles woman allegedly stabs partner before throwing children out of moving vehicle onto freeway

A Los Angeles astrology influencer appeared agitated by the solar eclipse, authorities say, before fatally stabbing her husband and throwing her children out of her moving car.

Missing California college student’s phone found at LAX airport amid vanishing: police

Family and friends are worried about a 23-year-old Sacramento State student who left in her home in a "difficult state of mind." Only her phone was found at LAX airport.

Pro-Palestinian protester derails dinner at UC Berkeley law school dean’s home, refuses to leave

A dinner held at UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky's home was upended after a pro-Palestinian attempted to speak about the Israel-Hamas war and refused to leave.

OJ Simpson dead: Groundbreaking 1990s murder trial followed LA's heated racial tensions

OJ Simpson's 1990s murder trial in the deaths of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman made headlines for over a year after his arrest.

OJ Simpson's 'retribution': Fame and legal 'do-over' cost disgraced NFL star in Las Vegas robbery case

A legal "do-over" in Las Vegas gave jurors a chance to enact "retribution" against OJ Simpson after he was convicted of a double murder in California, experts say.

California lawmakers vote for $17B deficit reduction plan

California lawmakers voted Thursday in favor of a $17 billion spending cut aimed at the state's fast-growing deficit, currently estimated to be about $73 billion.

California's stifling environmental policies harming Latino workers as White middle class flees state: study

A new study shows that California's pivotal players in the "carbon economy" – Latinos – are stifled by the state's progressive climate policies, affecting industries like agriculture, construction, manufacturing, trucking and manufacturing.

California animal abuse suspect allegedly caught on video kicking puppy

A man who allegedly kicked a small puppy multiple times in Southern California is being sought for the alleged animal abuse, police said this week.

California GOP leaders call for accountability after state can’t account for $24B spent on homeless crisis

GOP leaders want to see more accountability after California spent $24B to tackle the homeless crisis, but failed to collect data to track if the money actually improved the problem.

California college engineering student dies at Big Sur waterfall in tragic accident: 'Passion for adventure'

A student at California Polytechnic State University died in an accident during a trip to Big Sur on the coast of California over the weekend.

Oakland officials vote to add ‘San Francisco’ to airport's name

Oakland officials hope adding "San Francisco" to their airport's name will help alert travelers that it might be closer to their destination than San Francisco's airport.

Kristin Smart's killer stabbed in 2nd attack at California prison since 2023 sentencing

Paul Flores, the convicted killer of Kristin Smart, the 19-year-old college student who was last seen in 1996, was stabbed for the second time during an attack in a California prison.

Anti-Israel protester charged for threats against California mayor, city council members: 'We'll murder you'

An anti-Israel protestor was recently arrested at a Bakersfield City Council meeting in California after threatening to murder the council members and Mayor Karen Goh.

Eleanor Coppola, Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, dead at 87

Eleanor Coppola, Emmy-winning "Hearts of Darkness" documentarian, died on Friday in California at 87 years old.

Crisis in California: Surge in migrant boat landings brings 'chaos' to seaside communities

Illegal immigrants are increasingly risking the Pacific Ocean to sneak into the United States, endangering themselves and marine agents, according to border officials.

Candy tours of America: 5 delectable destinations for sweet family memories

Five destinations around the U.S. offer explorations of the world of candy while making sweet family memories, from Jelly Belly in California to world's largest candy store in Ohio.

Ex-MLB star and Senate candidate Steve Garvey ‘stunned’ by depths of CA homeless crisis, will seek audit

GOP U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey spoke to "Fox & Friends: Weekend" on Saturday about California's homeless crisis, which is getting worse despite the billions spent to solve it.

Los Angeles in hot water over for spending hundreds of millions on worsening homeless crisis

Los Angeles moves to audit its homeless programs as state rolls out audit of top-down look at state discrepancies of tracking how funds on homelessness are spent.

Former undercover agent recalls infiltrating the Hells Angels: 'A dangerous game to play'

The Hells Angels, known for their leather jackets and Harley-Davidson-riding packs, are notorious for various crimes, including drug trafficking.

California's green agenda is targeting every mode of transportation, despite wide opposition

California is rapidly advancing regulations targeting the transportation sector and designed to greatly reduce emissions as part of the state's green agenda.

Supreme Court decides case of California man charged $23,000 by county to build on his own land

A California county told a construction worker he'd have to pay $23,000 to obtain a building permit for a new house, so he sued. The Supreme Court just ruled on his case.

Anti-Israel protester sobs during arraignment after 'murder you' remark to California mayor, city council

Riddhi Patel, 28, threatened Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh and city council members for not backing a Gaza cease-fire resolution against Israel.

California shoppers flood 99 Cents Only shops ahead of closure: 'I blame Newsom'

Local California shoppers lamented the imminent closures of their local 99 Cents Only Stores after the longtime company announced them earlier this month.

Doorbell video captures car going airborne, crashing into California home

A vehicle was captured on a doorbell camera in Jurupa Valley, California, going airborne and crashing into a house, damaging the house and multiple cars.

California restaurant owner fears $20 wage hike will put him out of business: 'Increase prices or close'

A Los Angeles restaurant owner slammed the state’s newly enacted $20 minimum wage law, saying it could put him and others out of business as employees expect similar salary increases.