California

US Immigration: California DMV to Give Over 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants Driver Licenses in 2015

California Division of Motor Vehicles is preparing to issue 1.4 million new driver's licenses after Jan. 1 under The Safe and Responsible Drivers Act, a new law that allows undocumented immigrants to get a California driver's license.

California Father Finds Crystal Meth in 8-Year-Old Daughter's Halloween Candy

The father of a young girl said his daughter was given a bag of methamphetamine when she went trick-or-treating in the San Francisco Bay area on Halloween.

San Francisco Giants Beat Kansas City Royals: Fans Get Rowdy, 'A Handful' Arrested Near AT&T Park

The San Francisco Giants team won the World Series Wednesday, and fans are still marveling at the seventh game that gave them the 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Sacramento, California Shooting Suspect Is an Undocumented Immigrant, Previously Deported to Mexico Twice

A man suspected of shooting two people in a Sacramento, California motel parking lot was previously deported twice to Mexico.

500 Pounds of Meth Discovered in California, Operation Linked to Mexican Drug Cartel

500-pound meth operation busted in California, linked to Mexican drug cartel California police seized what they call a staggering amount of methamphetamine - almost 500 pounds -- and arrested 22 individuals involved in an operation that links to a Mexican drug cartel.

Woman Arrested After Being Rescued From California Chimney

A woman trapped in the chimney of a two-story Thousand Oaks home was rescued by firefighters early Sunday morning and arrested on suspicion of illegal entry.

Arizona Sen. Ricardo Lara's Immigration Political Cartoon Offends Group Who Says 'White Senator Wouldn't Even Dare' Such Action [Video]

We the People Rising, a group based in California, is demanding that Arizona Sen. Ricardo Lara remove a cartoon from his office that implies that current immigration law is racist.

Cops Make Arrest on Clowns Walking Around California Towns With Baseball Bats, Machetes [Pics]

Clowns have been scaring residents in two California towns. Police arrested one teenage prankster after he chased other teenagers while dressed as a clown.

California Drought: Girl Scouts Help Bring Donated Water as Lawmakers Eye Nov. 4 Vote

Girl Scouts help Californians struggling with drought, lawmakers eye Nov. 4 vote Girl Scouts from Bakersfield are among those helping to bring donated water to drought-impacted residents in the Porterville area of Tulare County in California.

Police Arrest Teenagers Responsible for Killing 920 Chickens

The four teenagers were arrested by police more than a week after committing the crime thanks to tips provided by residents and the story spreading through social media.

Former 'Two and a Half Men' Actor Charlie Sheen Reportedly Pulled Knife on Dentist

Charlie Sheen suddenly started swinging his arms, striking the dental technician. Actor Charlie Sheen is reportedly embroiled in a police investigation after allegedly pulling a knife on a dentist in Los Angeles.

California Gov. Jerry Brown Bans Plastic Bags in Stores: Grocers Must Sell Reusable Bags for at Least 10 Cents Each

On Tuesday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill creating a ban against single-use plastic bags in various retail venues.

California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Require Warrants for Police Drone Use

California governor vetoes bill that would require warrants for police drone use California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would require warrants for drone surveillance by police.

California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill to Help Unaccompanied Minors from Central America

The bill would earmark $3 million to pay for attorneys that would represent the thousands of unaccompanied undocumented children currently in California.

Woman Punched by California Highway Patrol Officer Receives $1.5M in Settlement

The homeless woman who was brutally beaten and punched by a California Highway Patrol police officer over the summer will receive $1.5 million as part of a settlement reached on Wednesday.

Man Arrested for Arson in Massive California Wildfire

Fire has forced around 2,800 people to evacuate in northern California A California man is set to appear in court on Friday, facing arson charges based on allegations that he deliberately started a fire that has devastated parts of northern California.

California Wildfire Update 2014: Boles Fire Wipes Out More Than 150 Homes, Buildings

More than 150 buildings have been destroyed The small northern California town of Weed was settled because of its high winds, which dried lumber fresh out of the sawmill.

Driverless Cars Already? Audi Becomes First to Get Permits to Test Self-Driving Cars in California

More than 200,000 self-driving vehicles expected on roads by 2025 California drivers soon may be sharing the road with more than just human drivers. Imagine seeing an Audi A7 on autopilot.

Hurricane Odile Rain, Forecast & Maps Update: Category 3 Storm Brings Heavy Rains, Strong Winds and Flooding [Photos]

Hurricane Odile brought heavy rain and ferocious winds when it made landfall near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Sunday night.

California Wildfires 2014: Blaze That Started Saturday Expected to Continue Burning During Heat Wave

A heat wave in California has made the job harder for firefighters battling ongoing wildfires in the southern part of the state.

Yosemite Wildfire Maps, Update: Fire Spreads Beyond 700 Acres; Helicopters Evacuate Park Visitors

Fire has been burning for weeks in the park's backcountry A wildfire in Yosemite National Park flared up on Sunday night, forcing helicopter evacuations of around 100 visitors of the California park.