California
It's a 'maintenance hole', not manhole: This US city bans 40 gender-specific words
The San Francisco Bay Area city is known for its long history of progressive politics and 'first of' ordinances.
US man charged with drowning autistic sons
Elmezayen, who was arrested in November, is being held without bail, and faces federal insurance fraud charges in connection with the crash.
California governor Gavin Newsom signs bill for USD 21 billion wildfire fund
'We were sobered by that immediate experience, that reality, and we got to work,' Newsom told reporters at a bill-signing ceremony.
US teen points fake gun at cop, killed; incident caught on cam
The replica gun can be seen lying next to her in the video.
7.1 earthquake hits southern California, no immediate reports of damage
Strong aftershocks have jolted the desert region since a 6.4 quake on Thursday.
All 'very much under control': Trump on California quake
The quake struck near the city of Ridgecrest and the US Navy's China Lake weapons testing range.
California becomes first state to ban discrimination against hairstyles
California bans discrimination based on hairstyle, becomes first state in US o do so.
Miracle baby: World’s tiniest surviving baby born in California
The world’s smallest baby ever to survive, weighs a mere 245 grams (8.6 ounces) -- the same as a large apple.
Tiny kitten rescued from storm drain
6-week-old kitten rescued from Cupertino storm drain.
World's most expensive coffee
California café touts its $75 coffee as the world's priciest.