San Francisco will require all city employees to be vaccinated or they could get fired
The new policy makes San Francisco the first city or county in California — and probably the U.S. — to mandate COVID vaccinations for all government employees.
Herd of cows escape slaughterhouse, take over Pico Rivera neighborhood and roads
Stampede, police chases and a man under attack🐮 A herd of 40 cows running away from a slaughterhouse led to a bizarre night in Pico Rivera.
California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
Photos: Gardener experiencing homelessness builds 'Hillside Estate' near freeway
Jose says no one has ever asked him to leave the hillside or offered him housing, but that he would take it if it was. In the meantime, he said working the land brings him joy, and it makes him happy to know that his work makes others smile.
Newborn baby found abandoned in bathroom trashcan at park in Lynwood; person of interest sought
The baby boy was located on the morning of June 11 in the female's public restroom trashcan at Yvonne Burke-John D. Ham Park. The infant, who deputies said is either Hispanic or African-American, is believed to have been born sometime between June 9 and June 11.
City of San Jose mandates videotaping of all gun purchases
San Jose officials have passed a new gun law that requires retailers to video-record all firearm purchases, becoming the largest city in California with such a rule.
More than 30 pelicans mutilated on Orange County beaches, wildlife care organization says
A wildlife care organization is asking for the public's help in finding out who is mutilating pelicans in Orange County.
Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California
A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.
PHOTOS: California man 'inexplicably' climbs into farm equipment, gets stuck for two days
A man "inexplicably" had decided to climb into the shaft of a California vineyard fan and became completely stuck inside. For two days.
3 young girls killed, 1 critically injured in California hit-and-run
A California hit-and-run driver who killed 3 young girls and critically injured a fourth reportedly got out of his car with a flashlight, saw the four victims and took off without calling 911 or rendering any aid. Two of the girls were wheelchair-bound and were being pushed by the two other girls.
SoCal couple charged in road rage killing of 6-year-old Aiden Leos
Marcus Anthony Eriz is charged with murder and discharge of a gun at an inhabited dwelling, with sentencing enhancements for causing death to the victim. His girlfriend Wynne Lee is charged with a felony count of being an accessory after the fact and a misdemeanor count of concealed firearm in a vehicle.
Air Force sergeant accused of killing law enforcement officers not a lone actor; part of 'Grizzly Scouts'
Steven Carrillo was not a lone actor but a member of an anti-government group that was preparing for more deadly attacks on law enforcement, court documents show.
Two suspects arrested in road rage shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos, law enforcement sources say
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection to the road rage shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos, law enforcement sources announced.
Motorcyclist leads deputies on chase through San Gabriel Valley; suspect stops for gas mid-pursuit
Police were in pursuit of a motorcyclist wanted for speed and having no tags in the San Gabriel Valley on Monday afternoon. The suspect also stopped for gas mid-pursuit.
San Francisco Zoo announces death of Cobby, oldest male chimpanzee in U.S.
The San Francisco Zoo on Sunday is mourning the loss of Cobby, a 63-year-old chimpanzee with a distinguished grey beard and a longtime favorite for visitors.
Amazon delivery driver arrested for assault; says she punched 67-year-old in self defense
Alameda County Sheriff's deputies took Itzel Ramirez, 21, into custody. That's after they received a 911 call from a 67-year-old woman who said the Amazon driver punched her at least 10 times around the face and head.
VIDEO: Woman pumping gas severely beaten by man in random assault in Gardena
Investigators sought the public's help finding the man accused of severely beating a woman who was pumping gas in a seemingly random attack at a gas station in Gardena, police said.
Daughter of firefighter killed in California firehouse shooting wears dad's jacket to high school graduation
The daughter of the California firefighter killed in a shooting at a fire station this week graduated from high school just two days later while wearing her father's jacket -- and hundreds of firefighters from across the state showed up to support her.
Jonathan Tatone identified as gunman in fire station shooting that killed 1, injured another
An off-duty firefighter opened fire Tuesday at Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 81 killing firefighter specialist Tory Carlon and injuring another. The suspect then fled to his home in nearby Acton, barricaded himself inside, and set the house on fire before he was found deceased.
California launches 1st-in-nation task force to study slave reparations
Secretary of State Shirley Weber noted the opportunity to right a historic wrong that continues today, in the form of large racial disparities in wealth, health and education.