Man convicted of killing Kristin Smart attacked in California prison

The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California college campus more than 25 years ago, was hospitalized after he was attacked in state prison, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Hilary: What's closed, canceled across SoCal

Tropical Storm Hilary forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.

Flight cancellations mount as Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on West Coast, Southwest

Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.

Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert

Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

Michael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits revived by California appeals court

It's the second time the lawsuits — brought by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck the following year — have been brought back after dismissal.

When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?

California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.

Mercedes-Benz weaves thru LA traffic in high-speed chase; Suspect in custody

A police chase suspect is in custody – but not before leading authorities on a dangerous rush-hour chase that went through parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties Tuesday night.

'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom

It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.

Defense, prosecution in Paul Pelosi attack trial to perform inspection of Pelosi home

Paul Pelosi and his wife, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, agreed on Wednesday to allow lawyers, both defense and the prosecution, to perform a home inspection in preparation for the upcoming trial, according to court documents.