Watchman could have saved lives in 'Conception' boat fire that killed 34, investigators say
The lack of a required roving night watchman aboard a scuba dive boat delayed the detection of a fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California, federal investigators said Tuesday.
The lack of a required roving night watchman aboard a scuba dive boat delayed the detection of a fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California, federal investigators said Tuesday.
Mother says Halloween hangman display misinterpreted by neighbors
A Halloween display on the front yard of one family's home in Newark has attracted unwanted attention.
A Halloween display on the front yard of one family's home in Newark has attracted unwanted attention.
Woman accused of stealing several identities to fraudulently obtain EDD unemployment benefits
A woman was arrested at a Riverside courthouse last week for allegedly stealing several identities to fraudulently obtain EDD unemployment benefits, authorities said Monday.
A woman was arrested at a Riverside courthouse last week for allegedly stealing several identities to fraudulently obtain EDD unemployment benefits, authorities said Monday.
Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
US judge mulls competency of Mexican man who shot Kate Steinle
The case against Jose Ines Garcia Zarate on federal gun charges has been pending since U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria raised “serious concerns” about his mental capacities back in January.
The case against Jose Ines Garcia Zarate on federal gun charges has been pending since U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria raised “serious concerns” about his mental capacities back in January.
Los Angeles man arrested in theft of lemur from San Francisco Zoo
The endangered and elderly lemur was discovered missing Wednesday morning from the Lipman Family Lemur Forest in the San Francisco Zoo.
The endangered and elderly lemur was discovered missing Wednesday morning from the Lipman Family Lemur Forest in the San Francisco Zoo.
In an about-face, Trump approves CA's wildfire relief request
Denials of relief are rare and Newsom has previously praised the Trump administration for approving aid related to the fires and California’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Denials of relief are rare and Newsom has previously praised the Trump administration for approving aid related to the fires and California’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Kay indicted on two federal counts in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Former Angels public relations director Eric Kay has been indicted on two federal counts stemming from the 2019 overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, according to court papers obtained Friday.
Former Angels public relations director Eric Kay has been indicted on two federal counts stemming from the 2019 overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, according to court papers obtained Friday.
Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
University of Washington researchers believe hundreds of people over the age of 65 have died in our state as a result of hazardous wildfire smoke.
University of Washington researchers believe hundreds of people over the age of 65 have died in our state as a result of hazardous wildfire smoke.
Video: Kid finds purse on top of car, makes sure it gets back to owner
This is a kid any parent would be proud to have. Home surveillance video shows him riding his bike past a house when he notices a purse on the back of a car in a driveway.
This is a kid any parent would be proud to have. Home surveillance video shows him riding his bike past a house when he notices a purse on the back of a car in a driveway.
Pandemic inspires innovating COVID-19 inventions across US
The pandemic has been challenging for many of us. It has also been inspiring for researchers across the country. They have been quietly creating innovative products with the shared goal of keeping Americans safe.
The pandemic has been challenging for many of us. It has also been inspiring for researchers across the country. They have been quietly creating innovative products with the shared goal of keeping Americans safe.
Fred Dean, 68, fearsome pass rusher in 49ers’ dynasty, dies after coronavirus diagnosis
Dean was an undersized pass rusher who began his career as a second-round pick with the San Diego Chargers in 1975 and ended it in the Hall of Fame after being named an All-Pro twice and making four Pro Bowls.
Dean was an undersized pass rusher who began his career as a second-round pick with the San Diego Chargers in 1975 and ended it in the Hall of Fame after being named an All-Pro twice and making four Pro Bowls.
COVID up at California religious school; leader slams masks
Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Ring-tailed lemur presumed stolen from San Francisco Zoo
An endangered male ring-tailed lemur was discovered missing from the San Francisco Zoo Wednesday morning.
An endangered male ring-tailed lemur was discovered missing from the San Francisco Zoo Wednesday morning.
Jetpack spotted flying near LAX for second time in weeks
For the second known time this year, a jetpack was seen flying close to commercial airplanes near Los Angeles International Airport.
For the second known time this year, a jetpack was seen flying close to commercial airplanes near Los Angeles International Airport.
DEA announces biggest meth bust in U.S. history in Southern California
Federal agents announced what they called the largest methamphetamine bust in domestic U.S. history Wednesday, displaying a 10- foot high pile of the confiscated drug representing a haul of more than 2,200 pounds seized at stash houses in Riverside County, along with cocaine and heroin.
Federal agents announced what they called the largest methamphetamine bust in domestic U.S. history Wednesday, displaying a 10- foot high pile of the confiscated drug representing a haul of more than 2,200 pounds seized at stash houses in Riverside County, along with cocaine and heroin.
San Francisco 5th grader wins national poetry slam contest
The 5th grader at E.R. Taylor Elementary School in the Bayview District was one of three finalists out of more than 13,000 students who took part.
The 5th grader at E.R. Taylor Elementary School in the Bayview District was one of three finalists out of more than 13,000 students who took part.
LA County agrees to pay $14M after sheriff holds immigrants in jail past release dates
The lawsuit alleged that between 2010 and 2014, the Sheriff’s Department routinely held people in jail for days, weeks or even months beyond the dates of their release and refused to allow them to post bail solely because of immigration detention requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The lawsuit alleged that between 2010 and 2014, the Sheriff’s Department routinely held people in jail for days, weeks or even months beyond the dates of their release and refused to allow them to post bail solely because of immigration detention requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
California’s Republican Party may expand unofficial ballot drop boxes over state objections
California’s top elections and law enforcement officials, both Democrats, said the boxes are illegal, threaten election security and must come down
California’s top elections and law enforcement officials, both Democrats, said the boxes are illegal, threaten election security and must come down
'Cowardly:' Vallejo police union upset vandals smashed billboard honoring officers
The Vallejo police officers union wrote that "destroying a memorial that honors the dead is truly despicable and disgusting. It is also hateful, disgraceful and cowardly."
The Vallejo police officers union wrote that "destroying a memorial that honors the dead is truly despicable and disgusting. It is also hateful, disgraceful and cowardly."