Tactical disputes between the Forest Service and local fire agencies are not new, but recent federal staffing shortages have exacerbated long-simmering tension.

Alberto Martinez, a convicted murderer who was involved in the Mexican Mafia, was attacked and killed by three inmates at Calipatria State Prison.

Workplaces in California could eventually be required to stock first aid kits with naloxone or another opioid overdose reversal medication under the bill signed by Newsom.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1248 — dubbed Yahushua’s Law — aimed at ensuring all California students are better protected during heatwaves.

He is mostly forgotten today. But Caryl Chessman’s death penalty conviction dominated the debate about capital punishment for years.

A fire that started at an abandoned construction site and ravaged neighboring apartment buildings has displaced the victims.

Exxon Mobil has touted ‘advanced recycling’ as a groundbreaking technology that will turn the tide in our plastic crisis. California says it’s a lie.

Anthony Rivera died from gunshot wounds after he, another passenger and a bus driver were held hostage by Lamont Campbell, 51, during a chase, police said.

Portions of Highway 47, including the Vincent Thomas Bridge, were still closed Friday after a big rig containing lithium batteries crashed in San Pedro, sparking a fire.

When law enforcement searched the suspect’s home, they found an empty can with nails glued to the outside, a bag containing matches, black powder and fireworks, federal prosecutors said.