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.

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.

'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.

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.

Hollywood Walk of Fame memorial for Betty White scheduled for Friday afternoon

Hollywood is remembering Betty White Friday. The legendary "Golden Girls" actress died at the age of 99, according to her agent. She was just 17 days from her 100th birthday. 

Tourists heartbroken after kitten stolen in San Francisco during smash-and-grab

A Southern California couple traveling to San Francisco ahead of Christmas with their kitten did not get the holiday vacation they hoped for: Their beloved Minnelusa was stolen from their car as they shopped in The City.

Mill Valley family takes COVID testing to new level ahead of New Year's Eve party

A family from Mill Valley is requiring guests for their New Year's Eve house party be vaccinated, boosted and sign up for a PCR test at their house hours before the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver divorce officially final after 10 years

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s marriage is officially over, 10 years after she first filed for divorce. Court records show the divorce was finalized on Tuesday.

SoCal man sentenced for killing woman during political argument over 2016 election

A Southern California man who shot and killed a woman holding her 2-year-old son during an argument over the 2016 presidential election was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison.

Holiday Bowl canceled, UCLA pulls out due to COVID-19

UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.