Stockton firefighter shot and killed while responding to a fire
A Stockton firefighter was fatally shot while responding to a fire Monday morning.
San Quentin's death row to be replaced by 'positive, healing environment'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years.
San Francisco police double 'Doodler' reward to $200K, link 6th victim to killer
San Francisco police have linked another victim to the serial killer known as The Doodler, who targeted gay men decades ago.
Gun rights group sues San Jose over liability law requiring firearm insurance
The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights.
San Jose becomes 1st city in nation to approve liability insurance, fee for gun owners
San Jose on Tuesday is believed to be the first city in the nation to approve liability insurance and a fee for San Jose gun owners.
Teen charged with murder after 12-year-old San Jose girl dies of fentanyl overdose
The 16-year-old sold the drugs to the girl in 2020. Dalilah Julianna Mederos Guerrero died shortly after consuming three-quarters of a single pill, prosecutors said. The girl became the youngest person to fatally overdose in the county that year, according to the DA.
California bill would require all K-12 students get COVID vaccine, remove personal belief exemption
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in car accident near Brentwood
The accident happened Friday evening in the area of Sunset Blvd. and Allenford Ave.
California bill would allow preteens to get vaxed without parents' consent
Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill would lift the parental requirement for that age group for any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Kanye West under investigation for battery after allegedly punching fan who asked for autograph
Grammy Award-winning rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is accused of punching a fan in the face in downtown Los Angeles. The musician could face battery charges.
Firing upheld for LAPD officers who played Pokémon Go during holdup
The officers claimed they hadn’t heard the radio request for backup but on the patrol car recordings, they were heard discussing whether to respond and one of the officers could be heard saying, "Ah, screw it," according to the court filings.
Robert Durst dead at 78: real estate heir, convicted killer dies in jail
Robert Durst, the real estate heir and convicted killer died in prison Monday, according to his attorney. He was 78.
'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider robbed at gunpoint in Oakland
Oakland resident and reigning "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider has been robbed at gunpoint.
Alameda County Sheriff's recruit killed in freeway shooting near Bay Bridge toll plaza
KTVU has learned the victim of an Oakland freeway shooting on Tuesday was an Alameda County Sheriff's Department recruit who was about to graduate next month.
OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19
Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.
Jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
Elizabeth Holmes case: Jury still stuck on three counts in fraud case
The jury in the Elizabeth Holmes case told the judge that it is unable to reach a unanimous verdict in three of the 11 counts against the Theranos founder.
California twins born 15 minutes apart, but in different years
Twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo entered the world just 15 minutes apart in Salinas, California, but they were born on different days, months and years.