The United States’ first known case of a more severe strain of mpox was confirmed in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday. The risk of clade I mpox to the public remains low,

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 California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole.

Samuel Woodward, then 21, was driven by 'pure hate and rage' over his victim's sexual orientation and religious beliefs, the judge says.

Samuel Lincoln Woodward faces life in prison without the possibility of parole for fatally stabbing 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein six years ago.

Democrat Jim Costa wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 21st Congressional District.

Democratic Rep. Jim Costa was re-elected to serve another term in California's 21st Congressional District after over a week of counting ballots.

Fresno, beat Republican challenger Michael Maher in California’s 21st Congressional District, the Associated Press projected. Costa had 52% of the votes and Maher had 48% as of 6:14 p.m. Pacific time on Friday.