Biden praises Feinstein as defender of American values at San Francisco memorial

President Joe Biden praised the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Thursday as a dear friend and a woman of deep integrity who fought to protect what was important to America: freedom, civil liberties, security and the U.S. Constitution.

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died

Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.

Utility worker killed in San Francisco trench collapse

A utility worker trapped under a mound of dirt died Thursday morning, despite furious efforts by San Francisco fire crews to rescue him.

'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest

School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.

$1.5M ancient Buddha statue stolen from LA gallery recovered

Justin Livick was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property. The LAPD said it's still unclear who actually stole the statue.

Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios

The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.

Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval

Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

Things get hairy during brawl at 49ers home opener

Fists flew, and a wig was thrown as a brawl erupted among fans during the San Francisco 49ers' home opener against the New York Giants on Thursday night.

California lawmakers ask AG to exclude Trump from Republican primary ballot

Nine Democratic California lawmakers asked the state’s attorney general on Monday to seek a court opinion on whether former President Donald J. Trump should be excluded from Republican primary ballots under the 14th Amendment for his role in the Capitol Riot. 

California officer escorts horse after rider's DUI arrest

A person on horseback in central California was arrested for riding drunkenly, prompting a police officer to use a patrol car to help guide home the steed. 

$12.75M settlement after painter's suicide in Northern California jail

The sister of a painter who died by suicide in Shasta County custody has been awarded $12.75 million in a case against the city, county and the jail's healthcare company – the largest settlement of its kind against Wellpath, the plaintiff's lawyers said. 

Tropical Storm Hilary: What's closed, canceled across SoCal

Tropical Storm Hilary forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.