'My soul is lighter:' Northwest serial killer dies of brain cancer, bringing closure to families
Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III died in U.S. prison, having admitted to slaughtering seven people — including five children — in Idaho, Washington state, Montana and California.
Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III died in U.S. prison, having admitted to slaughtering seven people — including five children — in Idaho, Washington state, Montana and California.
Detectives find cause of Tiger Woods crash but won’t reveal
The Los Angeles County sheriff says detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV last month in Southern California but would not release details Wednesday, citing unspecified privacy concerns for the golf star.
The Los Angeles County sheriff says detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV last month in Southern California but would not release details Wednesday, citing unspecified privacy concerns for the golf star.
California parents of 5 killed when 175-foot redwood tree crashes on car
Jessica and Jake Woodruff, of Yreka, were traveling up the coast during an annual trip to celebrate her 45th birthday when the massive tree fell directly on their 2016 Honda, a fundraiser for the family stated.
Jessica and Jake Woodruff, of Yreka, were traveling up the coast during an annual trip to celebrate her 45th birthday when the massive tree fell directly on their 2016 Honda, a fundraiser for the family stated.
Serial killer on federal death row dies at Indiana hospital
A convicted serial killer whose victims included two young boys, including one from Riverside County, died Sunday at a hospital in Indiana, authorities said.
A convicted serial killer whose victims included two young boys, including one from Riverside County, died Sunday at a hospital in Indiana, authorities said.
Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking that killed 9 off San Clemente coast
Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.
Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.
California Supreme Court rules judges must consider ability to pay in setting bail
“The common practice of conditioning freedom solely on whether an arrestee can afford bail is unconstitutional,” the justices said in a unanimous decision.
“The common practice of conditioning freedom solely on whether an arrestee can afford bail is unconstitutional,” the justices said in a unanimous decision.
Instagram model offering $12K reward for return of French bulldog stolen in North Hollywood
A family is devastated after they say their five-month-old French bulldog was stolen by two men who were possibly armed in broad daylight in North Hollywood over the weekend.
A family is devastated after they say their five-month-old French bulldog was stolen by two men who were possibly armed in broad daylight in North Hollywood over the weekend.
San Francisco to pay artists $1,000 per month in economic relief
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a new pilot program that will benefit the city's artists with monthly cash payments.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a new pilot program that will benefit the city's artists with monthly cash payments.
George Tyndall: $852M settlement reached in lawsuits over sexual abuse by ex-USC gynecologist
Attorneys representing 710 women who claim they were sexually abused by former USC campus gynecologist George Tyndall announced an $852 million settlement in lawsuits against the university Thursday.
Attorneys representing 710 women who claim they were sexually abused by former USC campus gynecologist George Tyndall announced an $852 million settlement in lawsuits against the university Thursday.
Former San Francisco medical examiner lab analyst charged with meth theft from evidence room
Justin Volk surrendered Thursday and faces misdemeanor theft and receipt of stolen property charges, District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced.
Justin Volk surrendered Thursday and faces misdemeanor theft and receipt of stolen property charges, District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced.
Californians aged 16+ to become eligible for vaccine on April 15, residents 50+ on April 1
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
Former teacher, pastor sentenced to prison for molesting young Georgia relative
According to investigators, the Georgia man had abused his relative starting when she was 4 years old and continued to abuse her each time he saw her for a decade.
According to investigators, the Georgia man had abused his relative starting when she was 4 years old and continued to abuse her each time he saw her for a decade.
Rob Bonta appointed California attorney general, 1st Filipino to hold post
Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said.
Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said.
Asian-Americans experienced largest single rise in severe online hate and harassment: survey
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Drunk driver who struck 5 pedestrians including FOX 11 crew blew nearly double legal limit
A drunk driver who struck five pedestrians last week in Hollywood including two FOX 11 crew members had a blood alcohol content of .15, nearly double the legal limit, authorities said.
A drunk driver who struck five pedestrians last week in Hollywood including two FOX 11 crew members had a blood alcohol content of .15, nearly double the legal limit, authorities said.
Santa Clara County takes stand for menstrual equity, makes feminine products free
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
California groups track face masks, PPE bound for ocean
Larger mammals can ingest PPE, and plastic from the items can disrupt the ocean’s food chains.
Larger mammals can ingest PPE, and plastic from the items can disrupt the ocean’s food chains.
Oakland launches one of nation's largest guaranteed income pilots; 600 families to get $500 a month
Calling it a historic moment, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said that 600 families will receive $500 a month for 18 months with no strings attached. The families will be randomly selected and the money will come from private funds. She said she hoped the checks would be in the families' hands by spring and summer.
Calling it a historic moment, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said that 600 families will receive $500 a month for 18 months with no strings attached. The families will be randomly selected and the money will come from private funds. She said she hoped the checks would be in the families' hands by spring and summer.
Police investigate hate crime after Asian American woman in Seal Beach receives threatening letter
Authorities in Seal Beach were investigating a hate crime after a threatening letter was mailed to an elderly Asian American woman residing in an adult community on the day of her husband's funeral.
Authorities in Seal Beach were investigating a hate crime after a threatening letter was mailed to an elderly Asian American woman residing in an adult community on the day of her husband's funeral.
Prince Harry has a new gig: Executive at Silicon Valley startup
The Duke of Sussex will become the "chief impact officer" of BetterUp Inc., a San Francisco-based firm.
The Duke of Sussex will become the "chief impact officer" of BetterUp Inc., a San Francisco-based firm.