Defense blasts 'junk science' in Michaela Garecht case

The attorney for convicted murderer David Misch blasted what he called "junk science" used by investigators.

California could see 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations in a month

The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.

Is Los Angeles County the new 'epicenter' of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.

Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent

A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.

Man with COVID-19 symptoms dies on United Airlines flight bound for LAX, CDC investigating

Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.

Gov. Newsom back in quarantine after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Governor Gavin Newsom will go back into quarantine after one of his staff members tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesperson from his office on Sunday.

Airbnb suspends and removes more than 65 Bay Area 'party houses'

The party house crackdown follows the company's policy change to ban parties at Airbnb listings globally until further notice.

California authorities rescue girl, 12, from pedophile who once ran for Congress

A 12-year-old California girl has been rescued after authorities said she was abducted by a Virginia man, an admitted pedophile who went to prison for more than a year for threatening to kill either President George W. Bush or President Obama.

Apple quietly closes retail stores in California as coronavirus cases surge

With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.

Mom went viral with kidnapping claim, but Petaluma police rule out crime

The Petaluma Police Department said on Thursday there is no evidence to corroborate Katie Sorensen's claims that the couple tried to kidnap children from a Michael's store on Dec. 7. 

COVID-19 models plot harrowing scenarios for California hospitals

Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.

San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area

The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt. 

New coronavirus record set in California as death toll claims nearly 400 lives in one day

California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide. 

California judge extends strip club exemption from pandemic-related restrictions

Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.  

Trump cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions

The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.