Anti-vaxxer contracts COVID-19, says he regrets skipping out on the vaccine

One man who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine ended up in the hospital after contracting the virus. Before July, Gumerocindo Vergara had no fears of the virus but that has all changed now. 

Northern California homeowner shoots attempted burglars; 1 dead and 1 injured

An attempted burglary in Northern California turned sour for a pair of intruders when the homeowner shot them, killing one and injuring the other.

Board of Regents approve rare tuition hike at University of California schools

The proposed increase is the first since 2017 and had been criticized by opponents as a “forever hike.” University officials say the increase is needed to maintain the quality of the public university system and provide more financial aid to students.

Torrance nun accused of embezzling $835K from Catholic school pleads guilty

'I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT B.S. COMING FROM YOU': A U.S. district judge started the plea hearing by telling the court that he was raised as a Roman Catholic, "and was educated by nuns. And I don't look at nuns as ordinary people.''

VIDEO: Victim opens fire on would-be robbers in Melrose shootout

Two men who allegedly tried to rob some shoppers on Melrose Avenue ended up with gunshot wounds when one of the victims opened fire on them in self-defense.

Louisiana residents took $1M in COVID funds from California

More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.

Michael Avenatti faces embezzlement trial in California

Opening statements are scheduled in Santa Ana in the second trial this month for Michael Avenatti, who once represented porn actress Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Donald Trump.

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assaults in California

Harvey Weinstein’s charges involve five women and span from 2004 to 2013. Most are said to have taken place in the hotels in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Now, he awaits a second trial on a second coast, and the possibility of another lengthy sentence.

Couple charged with involuntary manslaughter in California wildfire sparked by gender reveal

Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez were charged with involuntary manslaughter after their gender reveal last year sparked a wildfire that killed a firefighter.

Harvey Weinstein extradited to California for sexual assault trial

The former movie mogul, who is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York for rape and sexual assault, faces 11 counts in California.

Southern California synagogue shooter pleads guilty to all charges against him

John T. Earnest avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to murder and other charges in connection with a deadly shooting at a Southern California synagogue on the last day of Passover.