San Jose police officer pulls man from burning car

A San Jose police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a man from a burning car.

Federal judge requires vaccines for California prison staff

A federal judge ordered that all employees entering California prisons be vaccinated or have a religious or medical exemption. The prison guard’s union said it may appeal the mandate.

Double tragedy: East Bay business owner dies in car crash;  fire destroys family home

The family of John Khan has suffered a double loss. He was killed a car crash by someone they describe as reckless driver just weeks after a fire destroyed their family home in Antioch.

LA police, fire agencies had over 200 COVID-19 outbreaks

Public health officials have identified more than 200 coronavirus outbreaks at police or fire agencies throughout Los Angeles County since the start of the pandemic, according to a report.

California to replace the word ‘alien’ from its laws

California will strike the word “alien” from its state laws, getting rid of what Gov. Gavin Newsom called “an offensive term for a human being” that has “fueled a divisive and hurtful narrative.”

California drivers react to the most expensive gas prices in America

"I’m retired myself so I live on a fixed income. So these things matter to me and my generation. I worked hard like everybody else in my situation did to be able to retire, but if prices keep escalating like it is, it’s going to make it very difficult for everybody in California and in the country as well."

Shake Shack shooting: Homeless man opens fire at crowded restaurant in Canoga Park

A 23-year-old homeless man was arrested after he fired shots into a Shake Shack in Canoga Park. According to police, some 20 people, including a 10-year-old, were inside the restaurant at the time of the shooting.

Mexican host, husband reportedly flee country after embezzling $146 million

Inés Gómez Mont is famous as a talk show host and sideline sports reporter, widely known for proposing to Tom Brady during the 2008 Super Bowl. He politely declined.

Why San Francisco won't let a taqueria expand to North Beach

A popular taqueria in San Francisco's Mission District will not be allowed to open a new location in  North Beach. 

California trio files $2M in fake EDD claims to buy Audi, new home

A California inmate and his wife, a nurse, were allegedly part of a scheme that bilked the California EDD for $2 million in fake claims.

Newsom declares California a 'reproductive freedom state'; signs privacy laws for abortion patients

One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.

Scott Peterson will be re-sentenced in murder of pregnant wife, judge rules

Peterson is expected to be re-sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his pregnant wife, the district attorney's office said. Prosecutors previously said they would not seek a new death sentence against him.

Britney Spears asks for end to conservatorship in new court filing

Britney Spears said in a court filing Wednesday that she agrees with her father that the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008 should be terminated.