California News Archives

Wildfire breaks out in Angeles National Forest

July 19, 2024 6:27 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Scott Gross

Flames ignited and massive clouds of smoke filled the sky, causing one person to be taken to the hospital with burn…

Domestic dispute in California ends with deadly samurai sword attack

July 19, 2024 10:18 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

When authorities arrived on the scene, they found a woman with blood on her right leg and hands, who was seen holding the sword near a parked U-Haul…

Border Patrol agents seize 450 pounds of liquid methamphetamine

July 19, 2024 9:59 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a 31-year-old Mexican citizen suspected of “smuggling 450 pounds of methamphetamine,” according to a…

Nearly 30 rifles found during traffic stop in Indio

July 18, 2024 10:54 AM Marcos Icahuate, Vanessa Gongora

A large amount of rifles, magazines and ammo were found by the El Centro Sector agents, according to U.S. Border…

Illegal drugs found in vehicle muffler at Otay Mesa Port of Entry

July 16, 2024 2:18 PM Marcos Icahuate, Vanessa Gongora

Fentanyl powder, heroin and cocaine were found hidden in a car at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection…

Team USA’s Men’s Volleyball team prepares for Paris Olympics

July 16, 2024 2:10 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The coach of the team since 2013, John Speraw, says his players are excited to return to the Olympics, and feels like they have an experienced team…

Scott Peterson back in court for motions hearing

July 16, 2024 1:58 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Peterson was convicted nearly 20 years ago of murdering his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner on Christmas Eve in…

Suspect escapes following stolen coffee truck crash

July 16, 2024 6:40 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

The owner of the mobile coffee store said the truck towing the car was in his dad’s driveway when it was stolen. One of the employees was inside when…

Lake Fire burns grows to more than 38,000 acres, 34% contained

July 15, 2024 11:31 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Evacuation orders remain in effect for several areas, despite improved weather conditions aiding containment, local authorities…

Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrent System complete

July 15, 2024 9:28 AM Dillon Fuhrman, NBC News

According to a press release obtained by NBC News, the ceremony is to mark the “completion of the Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrent System, also…

Former speechwriter for Ronald Reagan speaks out about the Trump rally shooting

July 15, 2024 7:19 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Doug Elmets, a political analyst and former Ronald Reagan speechwirter, gave insight into how the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan…

U.S. Coast Guard suspends search of chopper following crash

July 15, 2024 6:44 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Crews were dispatched to search for two people who went missing after a helicopter crashed off the Na Pali Coast on…

San Diego man shares his reaction to the Trump rally shooting

July 15, 2024 6:15 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

As screams of chaos filled the air after the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, footage shows Blake Marnell, right in front of the…

Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dead at 76

July 13, 2024 3:25 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Simmons was found unresponsive at his Hollywood Hills home on Saturday, just one day after his 76th birthday, and the exact cause of his death is…

Passengers evacuate from airplane following smoke reported in the cabin

July 13, 2024 10:59 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Passengers onboard an American Airlines plane at San Francisco International Airport were evacuated on Friday, July 12, after smoke was detected in…

Arizona mom shares terrifying incident at SeaWorld in San Diego

July 13, 2024 10:22 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

An Arizona mom experienced a huge scare when her daughter’s safety belt came loose while they were riding the Electric Eel Roller Coaster at SeaWorld…