California launches 1st-in-nation task force to study slave reparations
Secretary of State Shirley Weber noted the opportunity to right a historic wrong that continues today, in the form of large racial disparities in wealth, health and education.
Oakland police officers disciplined following deployment of tear gas at summer George Floyd protests
Oakland police officers have been disciplined following the deployment of tear gas and other less-than-lethal projectiles at last summer's George Floyd protests, KTVU has learned.
Gabriel Fernandez: Mom convicted of murder, torture denied bid for re-sentencing
A judge Tuesday rejected a bid for re-sentencing by Pearl Fernandez, who pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of her 8-year-old son, Gabriel, who was routinely beaten, starved, forced to sleep in a closet and tortured until his death eight years ago.
VIDEO: Teenager fends off bear to save her dogs in California
A new viral video shows the moment a Bradbury teenager fended off a large bear in order to save her dogs.
Oakland Tech H.S. valedictorian says 'absolutely no way' he's first Black male capable of holding that title
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
San Bernardino County sheriff's sergeant shot, killed after Memorial Day pursuit
Following a dangerous pursuit, a 17-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was airlifted to a local hospital where he died, the department said.
California governor pardons 14 including 2 formerly incarcerated firefighters
The pardon prevents the deportation of Kao Saelee and Bounchan Keola because it wipes clean the decades-old state conviction that is the basis for removal. It allows them to keep their green cards.
Probe ordered on California death row inmate innocence claim
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered an independent investigation into the conviction of death row inmate Kevin Cooper, who says he was framed for the stabbing deaths of four people, including two children, at a Chino home in 1983.
Surveillance video captures man attacking Asian San Francisco police officer
Surveillance video shows a man attacking an Asian San Francisco police officer after she tried to detain him near Portsmouth Square.
Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
California inmate's torture, beheading of cellmate was missed by guards, report says
Guards at a California prison didn’t notice that an inmate had allegedly tortured and decapitated his cellmate in 2019, having reported that both men were alive after making their overnight rounds, according to a report.
California Congresswoman reveals she sleeps with gun by her bed after death threats
The ongoing war against internet trolls has left a Pomona Congresswoman fearing for her life.
Great white shark population along California coast booming
The great white shark population off the California coastline is rising, per a study published in Biological Conservation.
Biden calls for flags to be flown at half-staff following San Jose light rail yard shooting
President Joe Biden released a statement following the San Jose rail yard mass shooting that left nine people dead, including the gunman.
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Oakland party bus shooting tied to double homicide of 17-year-old boys, sources say
No arrests have been made, but investigators are working on the theory that the shooters were targeting a boy they believed was on the bus, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
What we know about the VTA light rail gunman Sam Cassidy
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
Disneyland Resort to reopen to out-of-state visitors beginning June 15
As the state of California continues to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday that they will reopen the park to out-of-state guests beginning June 15.
VIDEO: Jersey Mike's customer goes ballistic over wrong order
Another “Karen” is going viral after she went ballistic when a sandwich shop employee got her order wrong.
Attracted to taxidermy, mountain lion shatters window to enter San Bruno home
Now that you've digested that headline, San Bruno police issued a press release about a mountain lion who apparently broke through a glass window to enter a home.