California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned

California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.

LAUSD fires hundreds of unvaccinated employees

Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Police in Sunnyvale are using decoy packages to combat porch pirates

Police in Sunnyvale had a special holiday warning for porch pirates who dared to take advantage of packages left at doorsteps: "Steal a package and you may end up with more than what you wanted."

Napa winemaker turns smoke-tainted grapes into vodka

A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.

San Francisco restaurant now apologizes for asking armed police officers to leave

A San Francisco restaurant that ignited a frenzy when the owner and staff asked three armed police officers in uniform to leave because their weaponized dress made them feel uncomfortable has now apologized for the request, acknowledging that it handled the situation "badly."

LA City Council approves Games Agreement ahead of 2028 Olympics

The Los Angeles City Council approved an agreement for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Friday. Under the agreement, the city would be responsible for $270 million in the event of a default.

Rapid COVID testing site opens at LAX for international travelers

One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.

California jail guard indicted for sex assaults on inmates

Alex Tafoya was arraigned on charges that include oral copulation by force, sexual penetration by force, false imprisonment by violence, fraud or deceit and assault by a police officer, the San Joaquin district attorney said.

Mini Dachshund stolen from Oakland park is found; 2 suspects still on loose

A mini Dachshund stolen in Oakland during a car burglary at Chabot Regional Park is now safely back with her owner. But the two suspects who took Ellie are still outstanding.

Officers seize over $30 million worth of fake designer products at Port of Long Beach

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently seized thousands of fake luxury items in the Port of Long Beach. If they were real, the items would be worth more than $30 million.

Jacqueline Avant death investigation: Police seek motive behind deadly Beverly Hills shooting

An investigation continues after the deadly shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant. Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry said "every available resource" will be used to find her killer.

UCSF doctor detects 1st U.S. omicron case in 8 hours

Doctors at a UCSF lab worked fast to confirm the first COVID omicron case in the country, pinpointing the virus to a person in San Francisco.

1st omicron case in US found in San Francisco

A person in California became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the COVID-19 omicron variant, the White House announced Wednesday as scientists continue to study the risks posed by the new strain of the virus.

Homicide suspect and accomplice's release widely criticized in South Bay

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo says the criminal justice system has failed in a homicide case despite a state Supreme Court case that ruled defendants can't be held solely on the basis of whether or not they can afford to pay bail even if they're charged with a homicide – and in this case, the defendants are arguing self defense.

Newsom: Omicron variant won’t spark California shutdown

Confirmation of the first U.S. case of the omicron variant in California was not surprising and shouldn’t force another shutdown heading into the holidays, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.

Jacqueline Avant, wife of music legend Clarence Avant, shot and killed at Beverly Hills estate

Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Clarence Avant, was reportedly shot and killed at their Beverly Hills estate early Wednesday morning, police said. She was 81.