California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains

Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.

Catholic school kicks out kids after mom posts explicit photos online

Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.

Fry's Electronics is no more, permanently closing all stores

No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.

No criminal charges to be filed in Tiger Woods rollover crash, sheriff says

As the investigation continues into the crash that left pro-golfer Tiger Woods seriously injured, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says no criminal charges are being contemplated against Tiger Woods.

California can enforce net neutrality law, federal judge says

The telecom industry asked a federal judge to keep blocking the law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez denied their request, allowing California to begin enforcing the law.

Dad says money has been withdrawn from missing SF girl’s bank account

Father of missing 14-year-old says she left behind a note indicating that she was depressed because of the isolation caused by COVID restrictions.

California stimulus package includes checks for illegal immigrants

California lawmakers on Monday approved $600 stimulus checks for state residents, including immigrants who are in the country illegally, according to reports.

One year later, funeral service to be held for San Jose COVID victim

Arcelia Martinez was the eighth person to die in Santa Clara County out of now 1,700 deaths and among the half a million Americans who have died from coronavirus. 

26-year-old accused of shooting at first responders in Antioch arrested with death of another man

Darryon Williams was questioned and then booked into jail on an $11 million bail, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities are searching for the suspect’s child and the child’s mother, who they say could be in danger.

Southern California woman's new ID has photo of her wearing a mask

A Southern California woman is planning to get a new driver's license after the DMV sent her one with an image of her wearing a face mask.

New policy dictates San Diego police response to protests

Some San Diego protesters decried the way police responded to the demonstrations — at times in tactical gear and large numbers, and with force. Meanwhile, San Diego police described some of the protesters as unruly, saying some threw rocks and bottles at officers on the front lines.

Faced with criticism, San Francisco school board now will delay renaming 44 schools

The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year. 

139-year-old San Francisco home rolls to new address

A 139-year-old Victorian house in San Francisco was loaded onto giant dollies and moved Sunday to a new location six blocks away.