Investigators search California home in Kristin Smart case

Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.

Arkansas family finds homeless man living in basement after noticing missing items

An Arkansas family discovered a homeless man had been secretly living in their basement after noticing odd signs like missing shoes, moved furniture and disappearing food.

FAA employee accused of emailing death threat to Trump

Authorities said the Federal Aviation Administration worker sent a message threatening President Donald Trump from his personal email account in April, a few months after investigators questioned him about online searches he made on his computer at the FAA.

California proposes new licensing path to recruit doctors from Mexico

Assembly Bill 2386 aims to solve the physician shortage by allowing doctors from Mexico to practice in California under provisional licenses.

Concord immigration judge sues DOJ over termination

A Concord immigration judge is suing the Department of Justice over her termination, alleging that she wasn't kept on past her probationary period because she is a Democrat, a woman over 40, fluent in Spanish, and previously advocated for immigrants. 

Officials warn of banking spoof callers draining customers' accounts

Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts. Here's what to know.

Disabled athlete in Menlo Park sets out to swim 26 miles on his birthday

Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.

Combating loneliness during Mental Health Awareness month
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Loneliness raises one's risk of premature death, heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Psychiatrist, Dr. Arnold Gilberg offers tips to avoid it.

Watch: Lava spews from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released footage showing a tower of lava erupting from the latest episode at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Tuesday. 

California billionaires could face one-time tax to fund healthcare emergency

A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.

Man allegedly sexually assaulted woman during Milpitas tattoo appointment

A man was arrested in San Jose last week and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for felony sexual assault. Officials say he assaulted at least two women, one of which was during a tattoo appointment in Milpitas. 

Summer preview on the way
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A massive ridge of high pressure is parking itself over California, which means we are in for a steady, major warm-up that will peak this weekend and early next week. Rest of the Work Week: Expect a gradual warm-up each day. The Weekend Peak: This is when things get serious. Temperatures will jump significantly on Saturday and Sunday.  Heat Risk Levels: Saturday: Most of our region is under a "Minor Heat Risk." This means it’s warmer than usual, but mostly just a "don't forget your water" type of day. Sunday & Monday: Parts of the interior valleys move into "Moderate Heat Risk." This can be dangerous for sensitive groups (like the elderly or those working outdoors) if they don't take breaks and stay hydrated.