October 3 Fire at Chevron refinery sends massive flames shooting into Southern California night sky A massive fire at Chevron's El Segundo refinery lit up the Southern California sky, but officials say no injuries or evacuations were reported
October 2 Missing woman's body found behind secret attic entrance in Northern California home Police found the body of missing woman Renia Lewis, 28, behind a secret attic entrance in a Vallejo, California home on Wednesday.
October 1 California lawsuit over trans cross-country athlete partially advances past motions to dismiss Taylor Starling and Kaitlyn Slavin's lawsuit over the transgender athlete controversy at Martin Luther King High School survived dismissal motions in federal court.
October 1 Carnival ride passengers left dangling in carriage after malfunction at high school event: video A California carnival ride malfunctioned during a high school event, causing carriages to suddenly fall to the ground, a video of the incident showed.
October 1 Jane Goodall, pioneer who discovered chimpanzees use tools, dead at 91 during U.S. tour Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist who discovered chimpanzees use tools and revolutionized our understanding of primates, has died at age 91.
October 1 Former SJSU trans volleyball player Blaire Fleming responds to allegations from ex-assistant coach Blaire Fleming denied claims of special treatment at SJSU volleyball, telling former assistant coach Melissa Batie-Smoose and teammate Brooke Slusser to 'get a life.'
October 1 Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's expanded defense team includes Menendez brother's former attorney Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, adds experienced California defense attorneys Michael Burt and Richard Novak to his legal team.
October 1 Ex-SJSU volleyball coach opens up on lawsuit after losing job amid trans athlete scandal Ex-SJSU volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose alleged university retaliated against her with suspension after she filed Title IX complaint about transgender player Blaire Fleming.
September 30 Swalwell threatens 'accountability' to private actors who deal with Trump, hope it 'deters people' Rep. Eric Swalwell plans congressional oversight and subpoenas against private actors doing deals with the Trump administration if Democrats regain the majority.
September 30 DOJ sues LA sheriff’s office in its first-ever gun-rights lawsuit over carry delays The Justice Department is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, accusing it of systematically delaying concealed carry permits of citizens.