The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped ten cents over the past three weeks.

The attorney of a Southern California terror suspect is questioning authorities' handling of his client, who had injuries to his face and head when he was turned over to the FBI by U.S. military officials in Afghanistan.

An investigation finds California patients are at risk from reckless prescribing by doctors because of a lack of oversight at the state Medical Board.

Safety experts are bracing for the two foggiest months of the year in California's San Joaquin Valley and hoping an intricate warning system continues to keep drivers safe.

Leaders of the California Assembly say they have no plans to change their longstanding practice of adding and changing their votes after they're cast on the Legislature floor, despite criticism of the practice.

Gay marriage supporters see 41 reasons to fret over the Supreme Court's decision to take up the case of California's ban on same-sex unions.

A property restriction dating to 2003 could scuttle efforts to keep the Nevada Cancer Institute operating in Las Vegas.

California State University, San Bernardino police shot and killed a student during a fight in an off-campus dorm.

Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested in northern California on a felony warrant related to a police chase.

The architect behind some of Tijuana, Mexico's most recognized landmarks doesn't fit mold of the typical down-on-his luck courier who ferries drugs to the U.S. for Mexican drug cartels.

After 144 years with the same logo, the University of California has decided it's time for a new look.

A crayfish crook is on the prowl at Lake Tahoe.

San Francisco's famed cable cars have been running into mechanical problems overnight that has some of its lines shut down.

The brother-in-law of Roderick Clifton is remembering Clifton as dedicated, and fun to be around. Don Emlaw is the general manager at Schwan's in Moundhouse. Emlaw said Clifton, an electrician and resident of the Sacramento area, often drove to Nevada. Emlaw said Clifton visited Emlaw's wife -- Clifton's sister.

Five people are facing murder charges in the death of a homeless man who was hit with a skateboard and rocks in Santa Cruz.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Southern California have seized nearly 36,000 Chinese rubber ducks that contain levels of a chemical that may be unhealthful for children.

Officials are warning that California's economic recovery could come to a halt if Congress and President Barack Obama are unable to avert the "fiscal cliff."

San Francisco health officials are advising some gay men to consider vaccination against meningitis if they have recently traveled or plan to travel to New York City.

Supreme Court will take up gay marriage cases, including California ban on same-sex unions

A Nevada woman survived off snow and tomatoes for nearly a week and found shelter in a hollowed-out tree after she became stranded in a snowstorm and her boyfriend died trying to find help.

A Northern California woman who told police she was held captive in an attic for two weeks and repeatedly raped by her ex-husband is recanting her story.

A Sacramento County jury is calling for the death penalty for a man convicted of killing two University of California, Davis students more than 30 years ago.

A 29-year-old Northern California man is in custody on suspicion of torture and false imprisonment after authorities say they found a woman behind drywall mud in the attic of a home.

Headed to Gardnerville from northern California, a man is dead and his girlfriend recovering from frostbite after getting lost.

If you've always wanted to learn how to ski or snowboard, you'll have chance this weekend and it won't break the bank.