Considered to be the origin of the sea serpent tale, giant oarfish are a species yet to be largely researched by scientists.

Two incredibly rare - and incredibly strange - oarfish have washed up on California beaches this year. Before now, only 18 had been documented on beaches in the state since 1901. Scientists say changing ocean conditions could have something to do with it.

A member of the Scripps Oceanography team spotted the dead fish outside of San Diego, California. The fish was estimated to be 9 to 10 feet in length, which was much smaller than the one recovered in La Jolla in August.

Air quality rules, election regulations and other California policies could all face challenges from the incoming administration.

Recovering homeless addict-turned-activist Tom Wolf, Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami and Venice Neighborhood Council Board Member Soledad Ursua discuss why California voters are turning against progressive policies.

California has enacted more protective laws that will take precedence over federal policy. But expect to see changes for unions and foreign workers.

The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.

A person in California has tested positive for a form of mpox causing a widespread epidemic in Africa, the state’s Department of Public Health reported on Saturday. It is the first known case in the United States.

Authorities say three people were injured aboard a single-engine plane that crashed near a Southern California dragstrip where fans were gathered for the finals of a racing event

Three people were injured after a small plane crashed in front of horrified fans at a major NHRA drag racing event in Pomona, California on Sunday. The crash occurred when the plane attempted to land at an airfield near the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip,