California mandates vaccines for all health care workers by Sept. 30

California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.

Southern California city paying $1M to family of man killed by police: report

The city of Fontana has agreed to pay $1 million to the parents of an unarmed man who police shot to death in February, according to a report.

Plague infected chipmunks in South Lake Tahoe prompt closures

Chipmunks have tested positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe, prompting closures to some areas so vector control experts can carry out an abatement program.

Breakthrough COVID cases found among San Francisco hospital staff

Congregate settings such as schools, jails, and workplaces are also seeing new infections, so San Francisco General Hospital isn't unique.

Pregnant woman stranded at LAX after Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights

What was supposed to be a nearly two-hour direct flight from Cleveland to Atlanta has turned into a four-day nightmare for a pregnant woman in her third trimester. Now, she finds herself stranded at LAX.

Indoor mask mandates return to 7 Bay Area counties

The indoor mask order, which starts just after midnight on Tuesday, comes from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma counties and the city of Berkeley.

Hawaii's Big Island battles record wildfire amid drought

Hawaii’s Big Island is currently battling a record size wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate amid worsening drought conditions.

Bacon may disappear in California due to new rules

California will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018 that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.

Movie theater shooting: TikTok star on life support, woman killed during showing of 'The Forever Purge'

Rylee Goodrich, 19, was killed and TikTok star Anthony Barajas, 19, is hospitalized, fighting for his life after a shooting inside a showing of "The Forever Purge" inside a movie theater in Corona.

New California law could make bacon hard to find in 2022

A California law taking effect Jan. 1 could make pork harder to find and more expensive. Voters in 2018 overwhelmingly approved the law, which requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.

In virus hotspot, California deputy exemplifies COVID vaccine hesitancy

Vaccine hesitancy is a big factor in rural Lake County where only 52 percent of eligible residents have opted for the shot. That includes a sheriff's deputy, who contracted COVID himself.

Napa winery's viral job description sounds 'cult like' to some

Dry Farm Winery's job posting for a loyalty coordinator may seem "cult-like" for some. People who know the industry are not surprised at all.

Over 25% of new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County are fully vaccinated people

In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.

LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status

In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.