'The whole building is gone:' 75-year-old family business destroyed in 5-alarm San Francisco fire
Deputy Fire Chief Victor Wyrsch said a total of six commercial structures were affected along two full city blocks, including a roofing supply company and a sheriff's training office, where authorities had to remove ammunition from the basement as the flames licked nearby.
Deputy Fire Chief Victor Wyrsch said a total of six commercial structures were affected along two full city blocks, including a roofing supply company and a sheriff's training office, where authorities had to remove ammunition from the basement as the flames licked nearby.
COVID-19 leaves LA college student and teen brother only survivors in household
A 22-year-old college student in Los Angeles has been left to care for her 17-year-old brother, after the coronavirus swept through her household, killing first her grandmother, then taking her father, and finally her mother.
A 22-year-old college student in Los Angeles has been left to care for her 17-year-old brother, after the coronavirus swept through her household, killing first her grandmother, then taking her father, and finally her mother.
Man known as 'Patient Zero' in Burbank hospital recovers from coronavirus, most fingers amputated
One California man will undergo reconstructive surgery after most of his fingers were amputated during a two-month hospital stay for coronavirus.
One California man will undergo reconstructive surgery after most of his fingers were amputated during a two-month hospital stay for coronavirus.
Coronavirus infects couple who held 100-person wedding in California
Two newlyweds who recently tied the knot in California have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with eight friends among their 100-person guest list.
Two newlyweds who recently tied the knot in California have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with eight friends among their 100-person guest list.
San Francisco priest says 'fear has replaced faith' and reports on COVID-19 are 'largely unreal'
Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote.
Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote.
Fires set, rocks hurled during weekend racial justice and police reform protest in Oakland
Several fires were set in the downtown area, including one at the Alameda County Superior Courthouse that was quickly contained. Demonstrators hurled rocks, ceramic paint-filled balls and frozen water bottles through windows at the courthouse, federal building and police building in a raucous night that was unlike peaceful marches that have taken place in the city in recent weeks, Watson said.
Several fires were set in the downtown area, including one at the Alameda County Superior Courthouse that was quickly contained. Demonstrators hurled rocks, ceramic paint-filled balls and frozen water bottles through windows at the courthouse, federal building and police building in a raucous night that was unlike peaceful marches that have taken place in the city in recent weeks, Watson said.
Alameda County sheriff's technician who died of COVID-19 leaves behind 13 grandchildren
Valerie Leon had just come home from a road trip and had a high-risk job. The beloved employee leaves behind three sons and 13 grandchildren.
Valerie Leon had just come home from a road trip and had a high-risk job. The beloved employee leaves behind three sons and 13 grandchildren.
San Francisco bus driver beaten with baseball bat after asking passengers to wear masks: police
A San Francisco bus driver was allegedly beaten with a wooden baseball bat last week after asking three passengers to put on face masks to comply with the city’s coronavirus public health order.
A San Francisco bus driver was allegedly beaten with a wooden baseball bat last week after asking three passengers to put on face masks to comply with the city’s coronavirus public health order.
LAPD officer, whose wife is pregnant with twins, dies after 'long, courageous battle' with COVID-19
A Los Angeles Police Department officer died Friday due to the coronavirus, becoming the agency's first sworn officer to fall victim to COVID-19.
A Los Angeles Police Department officer died Friday due to the coronavirus, becoming the agency's first sworn officer to fall victim to COVID-19.
Boy, 7, recovering after allegedly random attack by 32-year-old man left him with a fractured skull
A 7-year-old boy who was viciously attacked in California in an apparently random incident is slowly recovering, according to his mother.
A 7-year-old boy who was viciously attacked in California in an apparently random incident is slowly recovering, according to his mother.
FBI: Researcher being harbored at Chinese consulate in San Francisco
Tang Juan lied about her military affiliation in a visa application last October to work at the University of California, Davis and again during an FBI interview last month, according to Justice Department criminal charges.
Tang Juan lied about her military affiliation in a visa application last October to work at the University of California, Davis and again during an FBI interview last month, according to Justice Department criminal charges.
Sierra Club reexamines racist history and its own role in 'perpetuating white supremacy'
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune said Muir's comments continue to hurt people of color.
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune said Muir's comments continue to hurt people of color.
California veterans home worker dies of COVID-19, says goodbye on FaceTime
Gwendolyn Robinson,62, worked at the retirement facility for 12 years. Her husband, also infected, is hospitalized in intensive care.
Gwendolyn Robinson,62, worked at the retirement facility for 12 years. Her husband, also infected, is hospitalized in intensive care.
Ole’s Waffle Shop owners resort to spending retirement money to avoid layoffs
The owners of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda are the kind of bosses that employees can really appreciate.
The owners of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda are the kind of bosses that employees can really appreciate.
FBI: Anti-feminist lawyer linked to New Jersey and California killings
Den Hollander described himself as an "anti-feminist" attorney. He was found dead in the Catskills.
Den Hollander described himself as an "anti-feminist" attorney. He was found dead in the Catskills.
Drive-thru US naturalization ceremony hosted at San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument
On July 16, more than 100 new U.S. citizens participated in a drive-thru naturalization ceremony at San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument.
On July 16, more than 100 new U.S. citizens participated in a drive-thru naturalization ceremony at San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument.
Police pursue erratic driver at high speeds through several SoCal cities
A motorist originally wanted for reckless driving and speeding led California Highway Patrol officers on a nearly two-hour pursuit from Calabasas, through Encino and south into the South Bay area on Tuesday evening before driving under a thick marine layer and away from law enforcement helicopters.
A motorist originally wanted for reckless driving and speeding led California Highway Patrol officers on a nearly two-hour pursuit from Calabasas, through Encino and south into the South Bay area on Tuesday evening before driving under a thick marine layer and away from law enforcement helicopters.
Woman in California Walmart angrily refuses to wear mask
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Good Samaritan helps rescue man off burning boat in Lake Tahoe
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection crew arrived on scene shortly after and put out the fire before the boat sunk in 21 feet of water.
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection crew arrived on scene shortly after and put out the fire before the boat sunk in 21 feet of water.
FBI: Federal judge's son killed, husband injured by 'men's rights' lawyer dressed as FedEx driver
A self-described “anti-feminist” lawyer found dead in the Catskills of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound is the prime suspect in the shooting of a federal judge's family in New Jersey, the FBI said Monday.
A self-described “anti-feminist” lawyer found dead in the Catskills of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound is the prime suspect in the shooting of a federal judge's family in New Jersey, the FBI said Monday.