Melodee, of Lompoc, was reported missing in early October as school district officials noted her "prolonged absence," they said.

Authorities say a California mother is behind bars, accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter whose body was found in rural Utah after a multi-state road trip.

In an effort to crack down on excessive speeding and prevent deadly vehicle collisions, the California State Transportation Agency announced a pilot program Monday to immediately review drivers cited for driving more than 100 mph.

California gubernatorial candidates Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Katie Porter shared their thoughts on juvenile justice.

Some United Airlines passengers heading from Chicago to southern California encountered travel troubles on Sunday morning.

Without the extension of the tax credits, hundreds of thousands of Californians could opt out of Covered California as their premiums could rise by 97%, which consequentially put more pressure on clinics that serve low-income patients as well as those without health insurance.

A home security camera captured the moment a house suddenly exploded in a California residential neighborhood. Authorities say earlier in the day, a contractor struck a gas line while doing road work in the area.

NBC Bay Area was granted rare access inside Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla. It is the largest of two women prisons in the state. CCWF is located in rural Madera County. On the outside, one only sees barbed wires and guard towers.

Mark Chavez was sentenced to 8 months of home detention and 3 years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty in 2024 to one count of conspiring to distribute ketamine.

California officials are urging holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as a powerful winter storm moves in