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Samuel Woodward, who is now 27, is scheduled to be sentenced in a Southern California courtroom for the murder of Blaze Bernstein nearly seven years ago. There is no question about the sentence Woodward will receive because the jury’s verdict carries a life sentence without parole, said Kimberly Edds, a spokesperson for the Orange County District Attorney’s office.

A new program to help finance energy-efficient home retrofits was announced Thursday by California Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Energy Commission (CEC).

California officials say four people were arrested after a person dressed in a bear costume faked attacks on cars for insurance payouts.

Families celebrated the welcoming of their official new members on Wednesday during an adoption finalization event in San Bernardino.

Tears of joy were shed and families became one at a San Bernardino event that finalized the adoption of more than 100 children. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

The family of actress Chanel Banks, who had been missing since October 30, say she is still missing after Los Angeles police stated she had been found safe and unharmed in San Antonio. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2024.

Los Angeles police said “Gossip Girl” actor Chanel Banks was found safe after her reported disappearance days ago, but family members insist that the 36-year-old is still missing.

Republican incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert will hold on to his seat in California’s 41st Congressional District, NBC News projected Wednesday.

A Glendale man who owed his business partner $80,000 is accused of killing his colleague and his colleague’s wife’s before burning their bodies and torching their cars in two SoCal deserts, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

The cost of gasoline could soon go up yet again in California after the state adopted new climate rules. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

The cost of gasoline could soon go up yet again in California after the state adopted new climate rules. 

Rep. Mike Garcia conceded Monday and congratulated political newcomer George Whitesides as the two vied to represent California’s 27th Congressional District.

New ‘daylighting’ law prohibits stopping or parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve safety on the roads.

Gas prices could soon rise as California aims to reach carbon emission goals in a state already dealing with some of the country’s highest costs at the pump.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to pay a fine for failing to report on time charitable donations that companies made on his behalf.

It’s been less than two days since President-elect Donald Trump clinched the presidency and California leaders say they are already ready for a second round of resistance against him. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2024.

The process to certify the 2024 presidential election will take months.

California voters rejected Proposition 33, one of the most contentious and costly ballot measures for the November general election.

Californians will decide the fate of Proposition 36, a state ballot measure that seeks to increase punishments for some theft and drug possession offenses.

Longtime Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff of Burbank will win the U.S. Senate seat to represent California, beating first-time Republican candidate Steve Garvey by more than 20%, NBC News projected Tuesday. With over 7% of the votes counted as soon as polls closed across the state, Schiff was leading with at least 57% of the votes, compared to Garvey’s 42%. Schiff,…