More California counties on lockdown as COVID-19 skyrockets
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
Vandals steal lights, break reindeer, yank down Santa's sleigh in northern California
But sometime in the night, vandals stole hundreds of ground cover lights, trampled and tore inflatables trying to rip them from the ground, knocked over trees, broke an illuminated reindeer, and yanked Santa's sleigh from the roof.
But sometime in the night, vandals stole hundreds of ground cover lights, trampled and tore inflatables trying to rip them from the ground, knocked over trees, broke an illuminated reindeer, and yanked Santa's sleigh from the roof.
3-year-old boy loses legs, some fingers after falling off bike, scraping knee
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk critical of California, leaves the state and moves to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has left California and is now a resident of Texas.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has left California and is now a resident of Texas.
Father charged in decapitation of son, daughter in Lancaster
A man was charged on Tuesday with murdering his 12-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter -- who were decapitated -- in Lancaster last week.
A man was charged on Tuesday with murdering his 12-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter -- who were decapitated -- in Lancaster last week.
California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
Projecting outrage: California activists shine light on plastic pollution
A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations plans to publicly release its Presidential Plastic Action Plan, urging President-elect Joe Biden to address the plastic pollution crisis.
A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations plans to publicly release its Presidential Plastic Action Plan, urging President-elect Joe Biden to address the plastic pollution crisis.
High-powered players question California's playground ban during virus shutdown
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
Cal State LA student loses four family members to COVID-19
An LA college student wants us to know how serious COVID-19 is.
An LA college student wants us to know how serious COVID-19 is.
Vallejo resident finds 3 dead dogs in separate bags on street
The resident said they looked like German Shepherd puppies around six or eight months old.
The resident said they looked like German Shepherd puppies around six or eight months old.
East Bay gym owner, restaurateurs among those defying California health orders
The backlash against tough new restrictions is growing.
The backlash against tough new restrictions is growing.
33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Evacuations lifted for Wilson Fire in Jurupa Valley, that set nearby pallet yard ablaze
Evacuations were lifted Monday morning after strong Santa Ana winds carried a fire that began Wednesday in a mulch pile in the Jurupa Valley area, setting a nearby pallet yard and threatening surrounding structures.
Evacuations were lifted Monday morning after strong Santa Ana winds carried a fire that began Wednesday in a mulch pile in the Jurupa Valley area, setting a nearby pallet yard and threatening surrounding structures.
Grandma ends up bruised in Santa Rita Jail after calling 911 for help
Jolynn McCabe's situation - calling dispatch for a non-criminal emergency that ended in handcuffs and injury - puts a renewed focus on reforming police departments and what society can do better to help those facing a mental health crisis.
Jolynn McCabe's situation - calling dispatch for a non-criminal emergency that ended in handcuffs and injury - puts a renewed focus on reforming police departments and what society can do better to help those facing a mental health crisis.
Sherman Oaks restaurant owner shares video of outdoor catering setup as her business faces shutdown
A local restaurant owner went viral on social media after she shared a video of an apparent double standard between her bar and grill shutting down and a nearby business setting up a catering service.
A local restaurant owner went viral on social media after she shared a video of an apparent double standard between her bar and grill shutting down and a nearby business setting up a catering service.
11-year-old dies from suicide during virtual class
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
San Francisco area issues new stay-at-home order
The health officers in six San Francisco Bay Area counties have issued a new stay-at-home order as the number of virus cases surge and hospitals fill.
The health officers in six San Francisco Bay Area counties have issued a new stay-at-home order as the number of virus cases surge and hospitals fill.
Monolith in California removed by teens chanting 'America first'
A 10-foot-tall structure made of stainless steel popped up on a hillside in the city of Atascadero, which is about 15 miles north of San Luis Obispo.
A 10-foot-tall structure made of stainless steel popped up on a hillside in the city of Atascadero, which is about 15 miles north of San Luis Obispo.
California calls for temporary halt on non-essential travel during virus surge
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.
LA County Sheriff: Deputies will not enforce Gov. Newsom's stay-at-home order at businesses
"I don't want to make their lives any more miserable," Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said of local businesses.
"I don't want to make their lives any more miserable," Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said of local businesses.