33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential

Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.

Grandma ends up bruised in Santa Rita Jail after calling 911 for help

Jolynn McCabe's situation - calling dispatch for a non-criminal emergency that ended in handcuffs and injury - puts a renewed focus on reforming police departments and what society can do better to help those facing a mental health crisis.

Monolith in California removed by teens chanting 'America first'

A 10-foot-tall structure made of stainless steel popped up on a hillside in the city of Atascadero, which is about 15 miles north of San Luis Obispo.

California attorney withdraws from Kyle Rittenhouse criminal case

A California attorney for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during a night of unrest in Wisconsin is extracting himself from his criminal defense after prosecutors raised ethical concerns about the lawyer.

Justices order review of California virus rules for churches

The high court's unsigned order Thursday, with no noted dissent, leaves the California restrictions in place for now.

California county to pay $10M to Silicon Valley software engineer left paralyzed after deputy shot him

Placer County agreed to pay Samuel Kolb, 50, and his family $9.9 million to settle a lawsuit the family filed after a deputy shot him twice on Jan. 14, 2018, inside a North Lake Tahoe rental cabin where Kolb and his teenage son were vacationing.

East LA comedian dies after documenting his bout with COVID-19

Joe Luna, a father and local comedian who went by the stage name "Joe El Cholo," has died just days after he started documenting his battle with COVID-19 on social media, his family announced. 

18-year-old arrested in deadly California mall shooting

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Black Friday shooting at a Sacramento mall that killed two brothers.

12-year-old athlete thanks UCSF for helping her beat cancer

Krystie Gomes and her family are thanking UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for helping her beat cancer.

Irate customer gets physical with owner of popular Mission pupuseria

When a customer at Panchitas, a popular Mission District pupuseria, became violent, the owner's maternal instinct kicked in and she literally turned the table on the customer to defend herself and her family.

Security footage: Pair of aging birds stolen from California zoo

Security footage shows someone cutting the lock from the aviary doors, capturing the two birds and putting them into a duffel bag before leaving, authorities said. The motive for the theft is unknown.

California governor blocks release of Charles Manson follower

A California panel recommended parole in July for Van Houten, who has spent nearly five decades in prison.