Heidi Montag discusses ‘The Masked Singer,’ husband Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor

Reality star Heidi Montag was unmasked on “The Masked Singer." She talked about her experience on the show, losing her home in the LA wildfires, and why she backs her husband Spencer Pratt for LA mayor.

Two men die in separate incidents at premier Tahoe-area ski resort

A man from California and a man from Michigan died in separate incidents at a premiere Tahoe-area ski resort last week.

Well-known Sikh volunteer kidnapped in Tracy, found dead near Lake Berryessa

Sheriff's officials confirmed Monday that a body found near Lake Berryessa over the weekend was a father of triplets who was abducted last week 100 miles away in Tracy and who was a well-known volunteer at his Sikh temple – and that he wasn't the target. 

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.

Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran

The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Greg Bovino to return to 'old job' in El Centro, California after Alex Pretti shooting: Reports

Gregory Bovino is reportedly being moved from his role as Border Patrol’s “Commander of Operation At Large" back to his former post overseeing CBP operations in El Centro, a shift described as a demotion.

Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid

YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

California congressman has human rights concerns after visiting ICE facility

Bay Area Rep. Ro Khanna said a recent visit to the controversial California City ICE detention center revealed what he described as serious human rights concerns.

$20K reward for missing Native American woman: Humboldt County sheriff

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.

San Francisco power outage: Waymo vehicles block intersection

Video circulated online this weekend of stalled Waymos blocking intersections and causing traffic jams during a massive power outage in San Francisco.