CALIFORNIA

A database containing files on registered voters in California was left exposed online, resulting in the database being stolen and used to extort the state government.

The Coast Fire broke out in Lompoc, California this week.

A new map released by California fire officials showed where multiple wildfires continued to burn in the southern part of the state.

The accused will be sentenced Jan. 19, 2018, to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

A 43-year-old woman, named Stephanie Smith, was questioned in connection with the property that had more than 24,000 marijuana plants in various stages of growth.

Elon Musk will let 10 people who buy his Boring hat visit his Boring tunnels and drive his Boring machine.

This is the third time a drone was deployed during a fire incident in California. The first one was launched in the Rim Fire in Sierra Nevada in 2013 while the second one was deployed in the wine-country wildfires in Northern California in October.

The first victims were his family’s pet cat who he killed first at the age of 10, and then at the age of 13. The second time he kept pieces of the animal in his closet until it was found by his mother.

A NASA study found that water loss in rocks during the California drought caused the Sierra Nevada mountain range to grow an inch in height.

Firefighters continued to work to contain multiple wildfires burning through Southern California.

Firefighters in California left a note for homeowners apologizing for the damage they had to do to the home.

The Skirball Fire was 85 percent contained by Tuesday.

The massive Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties grew to 234,200 acres by Tuesday.

The latest California wildfire map shows where Thomas, Rye, Lilac, Creek and Skirball Fires are still burning.

The blaze scorched more than 200,000 acres or 312 square miles with only 10 percent containment by Sunday evening.

A small plane crashed into a home in Clairemont, California, killing two people.

The latest California wildfire map showed where the Thomas Fire, Creek Fire, Lilac Fire, Rye Fire and Skirball Fires were still burning.

Yet another wildfire broke out in Southern California Friday, this time, near Alpine in the Cleveland National Forest.

Wildfires can be devastating if environmental conditions are right.

The Lilac Fire broke out near Fallbrook in San Diego County.

Some navigation apps sent people in California trying to void wildfires straight to the flames.