California governor's office says to put on mask between bites

A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."

COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility

Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.

ICE arrests more than 100 people across California's sanctuary cities

The "sanctuary op" was immediately criticized by immigrant rights activists and Democrats as a fear-mongering publicity stunt and a dangerous move in light of putting more people in detention during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Newborn of pregnant woman killed by DUI driver brings awareness to drunk driving in photoshoot

James Alvarez and his wife, 23-year-old Yesenia Aguilar, were walking on the sidewalk when investigators say a woman driving under the influence of drugs, hit them, killing Aguilar, who was eight months pregnant with Adayln.

Blood red moon: Wildfires cause moon to glow red over California

According to local meteorologists, the red hues were due to wildfire smoke in the state, which caused hazy skies and a red tint to the moon.

Feds: California convict tried to steal $22M in virus relief

He was charged with bank fraud in an alleged scheme where he sought to take advantage of the federal program intended to keep small businesses afloat.

Trump Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandal arrested, was repeat offender

Detectives from LAPD on Monday arrested James Otis for felony vandalism of the Donald Trump star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Otis used a pick ax while dressed as the Incredible Hulk to destroy his star on Friday, October 2, hours after Trump had announced he tested positive for COVID-19. 

California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires in 2020

California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 31 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record.

California struggles with theme park reopening rules amid pressure

Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.

California to study reparations for Black Americans

The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.

Mark Cuban donates $50,000 to each of the Los Angeles deputies shot in ambush attack

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donated $50,000 to each of the families of the two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who were wounded in an ambush attack last month.

Suspect arrested in ambush shooting of two LASD deputies in Compton

Deonte Lee Murray, a convicted felon, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies during an ambush in Compton, authorities announced Wednesday.

New California law prompted by crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people that makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime.

Newsom signs law requiring California to house transgender inmates based on gender identity

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Saturday requiring California to house transgender inmates in prisons based on their gender identity — but only if the state does not have “management or security concerns.”

Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU

There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.