Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in California

A child infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a Northern California lake died in a hospital, his family confirmed Friday.

Oakland McDonald's settles case after employees were told to wear dog diapers as masks

According to the workers, managers at the restaurant told cooks and cashiers to use coffee filters and dog diapers in lieu of actual face masks, failed to enforce social distancing and checked workers' temperatures before their shift with an inaccurate thermometer.

Coachella, Stagecoach to require proof of vaccination for festivalgoers

According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.

San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms

San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms. 

SoCal dad who killed his 2 kids with spear gun in Mexico was QAnon-obsessed, FBI says

Matthew Taylor Coleman is accused of killing his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter in Mexico with a spear gun because he believed they would become monsters, authorities said.

Orange County firefighters finish lawn work for elderly man who collapsed while mowing

Orange County firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 92-year-old man who was hospitalized after he collapsed while mowing his lawn. “He shouldn’t have to worry about it when he comes home,” the firefighters said.

Dixie Fire destroys fire station while volunteer crews battle blaze

The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.

Family of Angelo Quinto brings wrongful death lawsuit against Antioch police

Attorney’s representing Angelo Quinto’s family contend that the man died from restraint asphyxia while two officers held him face down in his mother’s room after being called to reports of a person experiencing a mental health crisis on Dec. 23.

Newport Beach man found dead in Sequoia National Park

A Newport Beach man who went missing last month during a hike in Sequoia National Forest was found dead over the weekend, authorities said.

Robert Durst takes stand at his trial, denies killing friend

Robert Durst took the witness stand in his own defense, a move considered risky for a defendant in a murder trial.