California considers paying drug addicts to stay sober
Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.
California officer shoots at suspect but kills bystander
A California police officer accidentally killed a bystander sitting in a car while shooting at a suspect over the weekend, authorities said.
Hit-and-run driver strikes vaccine worker, officials say it could have been intentional
Deputies are searching for a hit-and-run driver who may have intentionally struck a vaccine clinic worker in Santa Clarita.
Only the fully vaccinated can enter indoor San Francisco venues
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
National forests closed as California wildfires surge
The U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday that beginning on Aug. 22 it will close nine national forests from near Lake Tahoe at the Nevada border on the east all the way west to Six Rivers National Forest, which stretches north to the Oregon border and contains more than 1 million acres of land alone.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
San Francisco bars, restaurants to begin checking for vaccination proof
Beginning Friday, San Francisco will become the only city in the U.S. to restrict indoor dining to those who provide proof of vaccination against COVID.
Race for CA governor: Learn about the candidates who plan to unseat Newsom
From business owners to lawyers to farmers and TV personalities — meet the 46 candidates running in California's recall election.
Woman heard screaming for help in van in Santa Clarita area found safe
Shocking video from earlier this week showed a woman screaming for help inside a van last seen in the Santa Clarita area. Authorities confirmed Wednesday the woman in the video has been located.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Man stabbed during COVID-19 vaccine protest outside LA City Hall, several others assaulted
Several people gathered in front of LA City Hall to protest the contentious issue of mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in California
A child infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a Northern California lake died in a hospital, his family confirmed Friday.
Coachella, Stagecoach to require proof of vaccination for festivalgoers
According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
FBI: Man charged in killing of his 2 children with spear gun cited QAnon, ‘serpent DNA’
According to court documents, Matthew Taylor Coleman allegedly said that “he believed his children were going to grow into monsters so he had to kill them.”
SoCal dad who killed his 2 kids with spear gun in Mexico was QAnon-obsessed, FBI says
Matthew Taylor Coleman is accused of killing his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter in Mexico with a spear gun because he believed they would become monsters, authorities said.
Coyote feeder: Search for woman caught on camera serving SF wildlife platter of meat
There is a search for a woman who was caught on camera feeding a platter of raw meat to wild coyotes in the middle of San Francisco Bernal Hill.
'Darth Gator' video shows alligator escape enclosure in Southern California
A video of an alligator escaping from its enclosure during mealtime has gone viral on TikTok.
California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Dixie Fire destroys fire station while volunteer crews battle blaze
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.