After serving several decades in prison, Erik and Lyle Menendez are facing the possibility of freedom as the California Board of Parole Hearings considers this week whether they’ve adequately atoned for the brutal 1989 murder of their parents.

In California’s Death Valley National Park, one of the hottest places on Earth, summer temperatures can soar into the 130s F.

Protests are taking place across the country as California and Texas face battles over redrawing congressional maps.

'Can you brake check a driver for following too closely?' outlines the illegality of brake checking, mentioning fines and potential legal consequences. 'Can I pull into an intersection while waiting to turn left in California?' describes how drivers can legally enter intersections while respecting specific traffic rules.

A man fleeing immigration authorities outside a Home Depot store in Southern California was struck and killed by an SUV when he ran across a nearby freeway.

A 46-year-old man was rescued by a helicopter after he was trapped for two days behind a waterfall in California. (Credit: Tulare County Sheriff's Office)

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps in response to a Republican-led effort in Texas Thursday, setting up a standoff against a coalition of opponents.

Four people from Ohio, Terrance Gainer, 28, Anthony Clark, 30, Darquan Dixon, 26, and Allura Ward, 24, are all charged with roles in transporting the drugs. Genaro Villa, 38, of California, is accused of supplying bulk quantities of drugs to Ohio, while Najiyah Martin, 46, of California, is accused of facilitating drug deals.