California Coastal Commission faces more fallout from SpaceX decision, this time from Congress
California Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Roseville, on Tuesday announced his intention to file a bill that would strip the California ...
Elephant who loved to smash watermelons dies following chronic pain, Oklahoma zoo says
A 57-year-old Asian elephant was euthanized following chronic pain, an Oklahoma zoo said. Rex, “one of the oldest male Asian ...
Bojangles fan favorite returns alongside new treat. Here’s when you can get them
A Bojangles fan favorite is “ back by popular demand” alongside a new treat, but they won’t stick around. Chicken rice bowls ...
Woman in wheelchair couldn’t escape as man attacked for 40 minutes, Oregon officials say
The man fled after a street sweeper pulled into the parking lot where the assault was happening, prosecutors said.
Lawmakers among least-honest professions, Americans say in poll. What else made list?
Members of Congress are among the least-trusted professions in the U.S., while pharmacists and teachers are among the highest, according to new polling. The latest Gallup poll — conducted Dec. 2-18 — ...
Tracks in fresh snow lead police to man wanted out of Georgia, Tennessee cops say
A wanted man from Georgia tried hiding himself among snow-covered bushes in Tennessee — but forgot to cover his tracks, ...
Sacramento airport is adding direct flights to Alaska. When do they start?
Sacramento-area travelers will soon be able to fly directly to Alaska for the first time. Alaska Airlines will begin offering ...
Dad looking for son’s stolen scooter shot dead by 15-year-old, California cops say
Tule Bernal, 48, had been searching for an electric scooter stolen earlier that day from his 14-year-old son, police told The ...
What’s the safest city in California? This mountain town made the list, new study says
The highest ranking California city on MoneyGeek’s list of the safest small cities and towns in America was Rancho Santa ...
Ethics and costs led one California DA to commute death sentences. Will Sacramento follow?
Two dozen men are under sentences of death sought by Sacramento County prosecutors and imposed by local juries, state data shows, and another two were tried in Yolo County. The oldest case dates back ...
Shriners sued after Minnesota man died driving stunt cart before parade without helmet
Following Colligan’s death, Shriners banned the stunt car he was driving and began requiring parade participants operating ...
Lottery player knew she hit jackpot ‘right away’ — but waited weeks to claim NC prize
Gibbs claimed her prize in mid-January, almost a month after she won $110,000 in a Dec. 23 drawing. She was at the Fairway ...