Mother forced to give birth at Santa Rita Jail awarded $250K

Candace Steel, a mother who ended up giving birth inside a Santa Rita Jail cell, has been awarded $250,000.

Toddler's mother 'staying strong' after son killed by stray gunfire in Oakland

The president of Oakland's Chamber of Commerce identified the 23-month-old boy killed over the weekend by a stray bullet traveling on the freeway as Jasper Wu of Fremont. 

Petition to remove Travis Scott from Coachella lineup gaining support

A petition calling for the removal of Travis Scott from the lineup of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which the rapper is set to headline in April, is gaining support.

Vigil held for Benicia teen killed responding to online car ad

A large crowd gathered in Benicia to honor the memory of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Fairfield while responding to an online car ad.

With travel restrictions lifted, grandma meets grandson for 1st time

Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.

Proof of vaccination: Vaccine mandate begins at Los Angeles restaurants, gyms, personal care services

Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.

No evidence of shooting after lockdown causes panic at Milpitas' Great Mall

The Great Mall in Milpitas is being searched following a police lockdown Friday evening due to an incident at a store when police were called. Police say there are no indications of a shooting or any victims.

White LA mother accused of human trafficking Black daughter on Southwest Airlines flight

A white mother from Los Angeles says she was stopped by police and accused of human trafficking her 10-year-old biological biracial daughter by a Southwest Airlines flight attendant.

San Francisco police sergeant arrested on suspicion of robbing San Mateo Rite Aid

A San Francisco police sergeant was arrested on suspicion of robbing a San Mateo Rite Aid and is on unpaid leave pending an internal investigation. A source said he was stealing painkillers.

Family questioned about human trafficking; mom says it's because they're mixed race

A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias. 

Suspect in custody following overnight big rig pursuit across 2 counties, standoff

An hours-long pursuit across Los Angeles and Ventura counties that turned into a standoff eventually came to an end the following morning on the 55 Freeway in Santa Ana, officials said. 

Proof of vaccination: Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate at bars, nightclubs, breweries takes effect

All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.

Father shot in face while holding child in Oakland

A man was shot in the face as he was holding a child Saturday evening in West Oakland, police said.

K-9 hero stabbed multiple times while taking down 2 suspects wanted for kidnapping, torture of woman

At home, with his family, Sam is called Samuel, Samson, Slam. But after singlehandedly taking down two suspects in the kidnapping and torture of a woman on March 29 of this year — “K-9 Sam” is called a hero.

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti tests positive for COVID-19

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.

DA charges San Francisco police officer with manslaughter for 2017 shooting

DA Chesa Boudin's office noted that this case is the second homicide prosecution against an on-duty law enforcement officer in San Francisco history.

Filly dies from training injury at Santa Anita’s fall meet

So far this year, 19 horses have died from racing or training incidents or other causes at Santa Anita. The track reported 20 deaths in 2020.