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California has 'been quiet for a while,' but threat of a catastrophic earthquake is real February 7, 2023

The San Andreas fault is capable of magnitude 7.8 earthquakes. Two have occurred twice in recent times: the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and one in 1857 in Southern California.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Wells Fargo didn't act after an L.A. executive was raped by her boss, lawsuit alleges February 7, 2023

A former Wells Fargo senior vice president has sued the bank, accusing it of retaliation after her complaints of sexual misconduct by a higher-ranking employee.

Suhauna Hussain

'We basically sleep with the roaches.' Tenants sue at large South L.A. apartment complex February 7, 2023

Nearly 100 tenants at the Chesapeake Apartments in South L.A. have sued their landlord, citing rampant vermin infestation and other serious problems.

Liam Dillon

Brandon Tsay disarmed a mass killer. Now he needs to find his purpose in life February 7, 2023

Brandon Tsay stopped the Monterey Park mass shooter by wresting a MAC-10 from the gunman. Now he's trying to find his purpose in life.

Noah Goldberg

California versus other states: Comparing two competing proposals for Colorado River cuts February 7, 2023

How to divide Colorado River cuts: A breakdown of how California's proposed water reductions compare with an offer submitted by six other states

Ian James, Sean Greene

What makes an earthquake deadly? These are the things that matter February 7, 2023

The magnitude of an earthquake isn't enough to determine how much death and destruction it will cause. Location, time of day, building codes and other factors make a big difference.

Corinne Purtill

Los Angeles firefighters to join rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria after massive quake February 7, 2023

Specially trained L.A. County firefighters make up one of two U.S. teams headed to assist in search-and-rescue operations in Turkey and Syria.

Grace Toohey

Riverside County deputies kill 'mentally disturbed' man who allegedly wielded spiked bat February 7, 2023

Jesus Antonio Rodriguez, 33, was shot and killed by Riverside County sheriff's deputies in a home in Moreno Valley.

Christian Martinez

Boy, 10, killed in drive-by shooting after 'dispute among families' in Yuba County February 7, 2023

The 10-year-old boy was killed when his home was targeted in a drive-by shooting Sunday evening. The suspect in the shooting has been arrested.

Grace Toohey

Tom Girardi makes first court appearance after fraud indictment February 6, 2023

Girardi, 83, sat stone-faced as a magistrate judge, a prosecutor and two public defenders appointed to represent him discussed his mental health.

Harriet Ryan, Matt Hamilton

Newsom urges federal probe into soaring prices for natural gas in California, other Western states February 6, 2023

The governor asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to assess whether market manipulation or anticompetitive behavior contributed to rate hikes.

Terry Castleman

Bracing for 'superbloom' chasers, Lake Elsinore closes road to popular hiking trail February 6, 2023

Wildflowers are blooming on the hillsides of Lake Elsinore, and though it's not clear whether it will be a "superbloom," local officials are bracing for the onslaught of traffic and tourists.

Nathan Solis

Video shows police fatally shooting double amputee who was holding knife February 6, 2023

Huntington Park police released video of three officers approaching Anthony Lowe as he hobbles away. He is carrying a knife, which police said he had used to stab a man, and is seen raising it above his head.

Nathan Solis

Suspect in Goshen mass killing had 'extensive' feud with slain family, records show February 6, 2023

Angel Uriarte had been embroiled in a feud with the Parraz family, according to police records. He is accused of executing six people, including a baby.

Matthew Ormseth

Six homes evacuated, damaged 'after series of heavy rains' cause Santa Clarita landslide February 6, 2023

The homes in Canyon Country were yellow-tagged by a Santa Clarita city building inspector. Residents can still access their homes but cannot sleep there.

Noah Goldberg

Cold, windy conditions expected to give way to warmer temperatures in Southern California February 6, 2023

After reports of trees falling due to high winds in L.A., National Weather Service predicts warmer temperatures for the rest of the week.

Terry Castleman

An earthquake the size of Turkey's would bring devastation, death to Southern California February 6, 2023

Such a quake would be 'so powerful that it causes widespread damage and consequently affects lives and livelihoods of all southern Californians,' a report says.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Column: Newsom promised to punish "Big oil" for profiteering, but so far it's just talk February 6, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special legislative session last year to slap oil companies with a windfall profits tax for raking in money off high gasoline prices, but so far there's been little action in the state Capitol.

George Skelton

California bill would make it cheaper for some students in Mexico to attend college in the U.S. February 6, 2023

Low-income students who live in Mexico within 45 miles of the California border could pay in-state tuition at community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties, under the new legislation.

Vanessa Arredondo

He bombed the SAT but now heads the UC Board of Regents. A top priority: widening access February 6, 2023

Rich Leib bombed the SAT but now heads the University of California's powerful Board of Regents. Top priorities: wider student access, more diversity, research support.

Teresa Watanabe

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Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader February 7, 2023

Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders.

Ukraine war: Russians seen reinforcing east ahead of offensive February 7, 2023

Tens of thousands of Russians are being sent to eastern Ukraine, the Luhansk governor says.

Turkey earthquake: Erdogan announces three-month state of emergency in quake area February 7, 2023

More than 5,000 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey.

Disney removes Simpsons 'forced labour' episode in Hong Kong February 7, 2023

Disney cuts the episode from its streaming platform amid concerns over the Chinese territory's laws.

Adani Group: Can embattled India tycoon recover from $100bn loss? February 7, 2023

The group's valuation has plunged after a short-seller raised fraud allegations. What's the way out?

Ecuador polls: Murdered candidate elected as mayor February 7, 2023

Omar Menéndez was shot dead the evening before the election during an attack on a campaign meeting.

BP scales back climate targets as profits hit record February 7, 2023

It is the latest energy giant to report record annual profits after oil and gas prices soared last year.

Dramatic rescue saves Thai baby who fell down well February 7, 2023

The 19-month-old child slipped between a 30cm (12in) wide gap and fell to the bottom of the well.

South Korea stalker jailed 40 years for killing woman in subway February 7, 2023

A top court said the man's actions were a "revenge killing" after his victim reported him to police.

Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario' February 7, 2023

Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse.

Turkey earthquake: Aleppo among worst-hit areas in Syria February 7, 2023

More than 1,400 people are killed in Syria after a huge earthquake strikes neighbouring Turkey.

Boeing: Plane maker plans to cut 2,000 office jobs this year February 7, 2023

The firm will outsource about a third of the roles to India as it focuses on engineering and production.

Turkey earthquake: The world rallies in the face of disaster February 7, 2023

See in pictures how the world is rallying around Turkey and Syria following a devastating earthquake.

'Surprise' in Canada as NYC buses migrants to border February 7, 2023

New York City's mayor confirms the city is giving migrants free bus tickets to the Canadian border.

When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue February 7, 2023

A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets on its travels back in 1998.

BBC on the scene of earthquake devastation in Turkey February 6, 2023

Anna Foster is in Adana, one of the cities hit by the earthquakes.

Turkey earthquake: Where did it hit and why was it so deadly? February 6, 2023

Two earthquakes have killed more than 5,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria.

Turkey earthquake: TV crew flee live broadcast as second quake hits February 6, 2023

A building collapses causing a reporter and his team to run in panic in Malatya, Turkey.

Building collapses in Turkey after deadly earthquake February 6, 2023

Footage from Sanliurfa province shows people running for cover as the multi-storey building comes down.

Syria-Turkey earthquake: On the ground inspecting the damage near the epicentre February 6, 2023

Video obtained by BBC News shows the destruction in the town of Gaziantep in Turkey.

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