Raptors president Masai Ujiri says fight with sheriff's deputy is one for racial equality
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri spoke out after an Alameda County sheriff's deputy dropped a lawsuit against him regarding a shoving match at the 2019 NBA Finals.
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri spoke out after an Alameda County sheriff's deputy dropped a lawsuit against him regarding a shoving match at the 2019 NBA Finals.
Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal
A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."
A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."
LAPD investigating claim of George Floyd Valentine-style photo passed around department
The Los Angeles Police Department administration has launched an internal investigation after it was alleged that an offensive Valentine-style photo was circulating around the department of George Floyd.
The Los Angeles Police Department administration has launched an internal investigation after it was alleged that an offensive Valentine-style photo was circulating around the department of George Floyd.
ICE detainee fights to be released to Oakland after nearly 4 years in custody
Walter Cruz-Zavala says his prolonged detention is unconstitutional, borders on persecution and he is demanding that he be released from custody. And his case comes at a time when activists hold fresh hopes that a new presidential administration will overturn nearly a half-decade of Trump-era anti-immigration policies.
Walter Cruz-Zavala says his prolonged detention is unconstitutional, borders on persecution and he is demanding that he be released from custody. And his case comes at a time when activists hold fresh hopes that a new presidential administration will overturn nearly a half-decade of Trump-era anti-immigration policies.
Man, 90, spends $10G on ads to complain about AT&T's shoddy internet service
The ads, which ran in Dallas, Texas and in New York City, said the communications company was not providing the man's neighborhood with reasonable internet service.
The ads, which ran in Dallas, Texas and in New York City, said the communications company was not providing the man's neighborhood with reasonable internet service.
Woman, 78, dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine; no link suspected
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
Coast Guard weighs safety reforms after deadly SoCal boat fire
The Coast Guard is looking into a series of recommended safety reforms for passenger vessels in the wake of a 2019 scuba dive boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California.
The Coast Guard is looking into a series of recommended safety reforms for passenger vessels in the wake of a 2019 scuba dive boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California.
Ravens' CB Jimmy Smith, family robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith and his family are safe after they were robbed at gunpoint shortly after flying into Los Angeles earlier this week, it was reported Friday.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith and his family are safe after they were robbed at gunpoint shortly after flying into Los Angeles earlier this week, it was reported Friday.
Outdoor exercise banned in UC Berkeley COVID-19 lockdown
A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.
A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.
California edges past New York with highest coronavirus death toll
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
LA City exhausts supply of Moderna vaccine resulting in temporary closure of 5 vaccination sites
Mayor Garcetti says by tomorrow the city will exhaust its supply of first-dose Moderna vaccines, resulting in the temporary closure of Dodger Stadium and other city vaccination sites.
Mayor Garcetti says by tomorrow the city will exhaust its supply of first-dose Moderna vaccines, resulting in the temporary closure of Dodger Stadium and other city vaccination sites.
90-year-old man spends $10,000 on 2 ads in WSJ to tell AT&T CEO about his slow internet service
A 90-year-old California man took out two ads in the Wall Street Journal, which set him back over $10,000, to let AT&T’s CEO know about his abysmal internet service speed.
A 90-year-old California man took out two ads in the Wall Street Journal, which set him back over $10,000, to let AT&T’s CEO know about his abysmal internet service speed.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Newsom: California making huge progress in fight against COVID-19; five million people vaccinated so far
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
Great white shark count up significantly in Monterey Bay
The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.
The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.
Kobe Bryant helicopter pilot had spatial disorientation in deadly crash: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board revealed the likely cause of the deadly helicopter crash that took the lives of nine Southern California residents, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter on Tuesday.
The National Transportation Safety Board revealed the likely cause of the deadly helicopter crash that took the lives of nine Southern California residents, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter on Tuesday.
Family of 20-year-old California investor who died thinking he lost over $730,000 sue Robinhood
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.
Marty Schottenheimer, former coach of 4 NFL teams, dies at 77
Schottenheimer, the winningest coach in NFL history without a Super Bowl or NFL championship, has died at the age of 77.
Schottenheimer, the winningest coach in NFL history without a Super Bowl or NFL championship, has died at the age of 77.
San Jose church fined $2M; other California churches open doors following new ruling
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: NTSB to determine probable cause on Feb. 9
Thirteen days before the one-year mark of Kobe Bryant’s death, the National Transportation Safety Board announced on Wednesday that it plans to hold a virtual meeting "to determine the probable cause" of the tragic helicopter crash that took the life of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, his daughter Gianna, and seven others.
Thirteen days before the one-year mark of Kobe Bryant’s death, the National Transportation Safety Board announced on Wednesday that it plans to hold a virtual meeting "to determine the probable cause" of the tragic helicopter crash that took the life of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, his daughter Gianna, and seven others.