Virus tolls similar despite governors’ contrasting actions
Though research has found that mask mandates and limits on group activities can help slow the spread of COVID-19, states with greater restrictions have not always fared better than those without them.
Though research has found that mask mandates and limits on group activities can help slow the spread of COVID-19, states with greater restrictions have not always fared better than those without them.
Mudslide aftermath: Evacuation orders lifted for Bond Fire burn area
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Bond Fire burn area Friday evening.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Bond Fire burn area Friday evening.
Woman wanted for assault on SF Uber driver arrested in Vegas, other suspect to turn herself in
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
LAPD mishandled George Floyd protests, City Council-commissioned report finds
A report commissioned by the City Council found that the Los Angeles Police Department mishandled various aspects of last spring's mass demonstrations sparked by the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
A report commissioned by the City Council found that the Los Angeles Police Department mishandled various aspects of last spring's mass demonstrations sparked by the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Man sentenced to 212 years for killing his 2 autistic sons in staged accident to collect life insurance
A Hawthorne man was sentenced to 212 years in federal prison Thursday for intentionally driving his ex-wife and two autistic sons off a wharf at the Port of Los Angeles into the ocean – drowning the boys who were trapped in the car – to collect on accidental death insurance policies he had taken out on their lives.
A Hawthorne man was sentenced to 212 years in federal prison Thursday for intentionally driving his ex-wife and two autistic sons off a wharf at the Port of Los Angeles into the ocean – drowning the boys who were trapped in the car – to collect on accidental death insurance policies he had taken out on their lives.
California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
Prosecutor: OC man propped up body of dead wife on sofa as kids opened Christmas gifts in front of her
A Southern California man who killed his wife propped up her body on a sofa, told their children she was drunk and had them open Christmas presents in front of her body, a prosecutor told jurors at his murder trial.
A Southern California man who killed his wife propped up her body on a sofa, told their children she was drunk and had them open Christmas presents in front of her body, a prosecutor told jurors at his murder trial.
Tiger Woods 'might be able to get home' soon to continue recovery process, Rory McIlroy says
Tiger Woods is "doing better" and could be on track to be released from the hospital if all goes according to plan, Rory McIlroy said Tuesday night.
Tiger Woods is "doing better" and could be on track to be released from the hospital if all goes according to plan, Rory McIlroy said Tuesday night.
California bagels better than New York's, food critic declares
For example, Boichick Bagels in Berkeley opened just three months before the pandemic began and had a roaring following from day one.
For example, Boichick Bagels in Berkeley opened just three months before the pandemic began and had a roaring following from day one.
Young passenger exits tear-gassed car after driver leads LASD on chase, crashing into numerous cars
A pursuit that ultimately turned into an hours-long standoff in Diamond Bar took a heartbreaking turn as a young passenger spotted walking out of a tear-gassed car turned out to be a 9-year-old girl.
A pursuit that ultimately turned into an hours-long standoff in Diamond Bar took a heartbreaking turn as a young passenger spotted walking out of a tear-gassed car turned out to be a 9-year-old girl.
Pyrotechnics coordinator sentenced for illegal explosives on Savannah movie set
A man whose job was to enhance films by adding dangerous special effects was not, in fact, allowed to possess explosives due to a previous conviction, a federal court found.
A man whose job was to enhance films by adding dangerous special effects was not, in fact, allowed to possess explosives due to a previous conviction, a federal court found.
Derick Almena sentenced for deadly Ghost Ship fire, but avoids prison
Derick Almena received a 12-year sentence for the deadly Ghost Ship fire, but will avoid any more time in custody.
Derick Almena received a 12-year sentence for the deadly Ghost Ship fire, but will avoid any more time in custody.
State notifies 6,300 people who got vaccinated at Coliseum about less-than-recommended doses
The California Department of Health on Monday told KTVU that they are notifying about 6,300 people who got vaccinated at the Oakland Coliseum over a span of two days that they received a less-than-recommended dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The California Department of Health on Monday told KTVU that they are notifying about 6,300 people who got vaccinated at the Oakland Coliseum over a span of two days that they received a less-than-recommended dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Turkey storms into and destroys dentist's office
The large bird reportedly caused significant damage to the dentist's waiting room
The large bird reportedly caused significant damage to the dentist's waiting room
Satellite images show kelp forest off California coast almost gone
In looking at satellite images of the Sonoma and Mendocino coast going back to 1985, researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz found the kelp forest declined by an average of 95% since 2013.
In looking at satellite images of the Sonoma and Mendocino coast going back to 1985, researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz found the kelp forest declined by an average of 95% since 2013.
'I miss my baby': Parents demand justice for daughter killed by teen driver accused of speeding in West LA
The grieving parents say their daughter was on her way home from work when a teenager speeding in a Lamborghini hit her car, killing her.
The grieving parents say their daughter was on her way home from work when a teenager speeding in a Lamborghini hit her car, killing her.
California theme parks, outdoor venues allowed to reopen once county enters red tier
Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.
Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.
Hundreds of vaccine appointments canceled at Golden Gate Fields following protest
An estimated 200 doses were missed at Golden Gate Fields, where a drive-thru clinic operates in the north parking lot.
An estimated 200 doses were missed at Golden Gate Fields, where a drive-thru clinic operates in the north parking lot.
Hospitalized victims of Imperial County crash identified as residents of Mexico, Guatemala
Officials on Thursday released the names of the surviving victims who remain hospitalized in Southern California hospitals following a multi-fatal crash near the US-Mexico border in Imperial County earlier this week. In the horrific collision, a Ford Expedition carrying 25 passengers collided with a semi-truck, claiming the lives of 13 people.
Officials on Thursday released the names of the surviving victims who remain hospitalized in Southern California hospitals following a multi-fatal crash near the US-Mexico border in Imperial County earlier this week. In the horrific collision, a Ford Expedition carrying 25 passengers collided with a semi-truck, claiming the lives of 13 people.
Riot charges reinstated against California white supremacist
A federal appeals court Thursday reinstated rioting charges against the leader of a white supremacist group involved in violent California clashes with foes of then-President Donald Trump.
A federal appeals court Thursday reinstated rioting charges against the leader of a white supremacist group involved in violent California clashes with foes of then-President Donald Trump.



















