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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered in Oakland shakes Northern California
Light shaking, generally noticeable indoors by many and strong enough to rattle dishes and windows, was felt in Oakland and nearby San Leandro and Alameda.
A model allegedly scammed rich L.A. 'sugar daddies' by exploiting their great weakness
An L.A.-based social media influencer is accused of targeting older men across Southern California through dating apps and social media platforms, posing as their girlfriend before robbing their homes. New alleged victims keep stepping forward.
WATCH: Wondrous moments inside path of totality for solar eclipse
ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports from Iceland, where she experienced the cosmic wonder as Europe basked in the glow of its first total solar eclipse in decades.
Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll.
More and more wealthy Californians are seeking 'golden visa' residency outside the U.S.
Out of a fear of future political instability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are seeking out citizenship by investment programs.
Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'
For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.
Aug 12, 2026
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattles Stevenson Ranch
WATCH: How NFL rookies are spending their first paychecks
After years of working toward the league, many first-year players have used that money on long-awaited purchases and priorities like a new car, a house or an opportunity to take care of their parents.
Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease 'for a product we do not need'
Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.
State lawmakers seek tougher rules for industrial facilities after Boyle Heights fire
Two state lawmakers want cold storage companies to take care of local communities after industrial disasters.
WATCH: Dancing for gas discount
A Sunoco station in Halfmoon, New York, is offering customers a 20% discount for showing off their best dance moves.
Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats
The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled" by electric company executives' recent threats to take action to protect their shareholders if they don't get legislation in Sacramento to limit their wildfire liabilities.
LAUSD's first day of school: New algebra books, looming layoffs and putrid odors
Academic gains and hope power LAUSD into a new school year amid the looming pain of planning for thousands of layoffs.
Aug 15, 2026
Mayor puts NF under State of Emergency
Aug 15, 2026