California ethnic studies debate: Whose stories get told?
This week, the State Board of Education is expected to approve the final draft, an 894-page tome whose own history illustrates the challenges of crafting an ethnic studies curriculum at a time of racial reckoning and national division.
This week, the State Board of Education is expected to approve the final draft, an 894-page tome whose own history illustrates the challenges of crafting an ethnic studies curriculum at a time of racial reckoning and national division.
California officer on leave after being spotted at Proud Boys protest
A Fresno police officer who is under investigation after being captured in photos and video at a protest with members of the far-right Proud Boys group has been put on leave, officials said.
A Fresno police officer who is under investigation after being captured in photos and video at a protest with members of the far-right Proud Boys group has been put on leave, officials said.
Tune in for the Earth-to-space call between California students and astronauts aboard ISS
NASA astronauts aboard ISS will answer pre-recorded questions sent from California students, giving them an in-depth look into life hovering over Earth.
NASA astronauts aboard ISS will answer pre-recorded questions sent from California students, giving them an in-depth look into life hovering over Earth.
3 killed, 6 injured after being struck by suspected DUI driver near San Diego City College
Three people were killed and six others were injured when they were hit by a station wagon driven by an elderly man in downtown San Diego on Monday morning, authorities said.
Three people were killed and six others were injured when they were hit by a station wagon driven by an elderly man in downtown San Diego on Monday morning, authorities said.
Kristin Smart case: Deputies search family home of Paul Flores after he is named 'prime suspect'
A search warrant was served Monday at the Arroyo Grande family home of Paul Flores, a former classmate of Kristin Smart, who, for the first time, was called the "prime suspect" in her 1996 disappearance. Flores is believed to be the last person to see the Cal Poly University student alive.
A search warrant was served Monday at the Arroyo Grande family home of Paul Flores, a former classmate of Kristin Smart, who, for the first time, was called the "prime suspect" in her 1996 disappearance. Flores is believed to be the last person to see the Cal Poly University student alive.
2nd suspect from viral Uber video surrenders to face charges
A second suspect wanted from a widely seen video showing mistreatment of an Uber driver has surrendered to San Francisco police.
A second suspect wanted from a widely seen video showing mistreatment of an Uber driver has surrendered to San Francisco police.
California’s first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant appears in San Bernardino
California’s first confirmed case of the P.1 coronavirus variant, commonly known as the ‘Brazilian’ variant has been detected in a San Bernardino resident.
California’s first confirmed case of the P.1 coronavirus variant, commonly known as the ‘Brazilian’ variant has been detected in a San Bernardino resident.
Protesters clash with police during Breonna Taylor rally in Hollywood; 11 arrested
Video from the scene Saturday showed protesters climbing onto a Los Angeles police car and helmeted officers taking up positions near Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street to contain about two dozen demonstrators.
Video from the scene Saturday showed protesters climbing onto a Los Angeles police car and helmeted officers taking up positions near Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street to contain about two dozen demonstrators.
"I’m back in action,” One of the first Americans who contracted COVID-19 speaks about his recovery
Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient admitted to his hospital. He was on a ventilator for 30 days and doctors gave him a 1% chance to live. But now Gregg is thriving and has beat COVID-19.
Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient admitted to his hospital. He was on a ventilator for 30 days and doctors gave him a 1% chance to live. But now Gregg is thriving and has beat COVID-19.
Gov. Newsom admits mistakes, says recall isn’t justified
California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.
Mudslide aftermath: Evacuation orders lifted for Bond Fire burn area
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Bond Fire burn area Friday evening.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Bond Fire burn area Friday evening.
77-year-old substitute teacher who lives in his car gifted $27,000 check by former student
A longtime substitute teacher who had to resign due to the schools' shift to distance learning got a massive financial help from one of his former students.
A longtime substitute teacher who had to resign due to the schools' shift to distance learning got a massive financial help from one of his former students.
Woman wanted for assault on SF Uber driver arrested in Vegas, other suspect to turn herself in
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
LAPD mishandled George Floyd protests, City Council-commissioned report finds
A report commissioned by the City Council found that the Los Angeles Police Department mishandled various aspects of last spring's mass demonstrations sparked by the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
A report commissioned by the City Council found that the Los Angeles Police Department mishandled various aspects of last spring's mass demonstrations sparked by the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Man sentenced to 212 years for killing his 2 autistic sons in staged accident to collect life insurance
A Hawthorne man was sentenced to 212 years in federal prison Thursday for intentionally driving his ex-wife and two autistic sons off a wharf at the Port of Los Angeles into the ocean – drowning the boys who were trapped in the car – to collect on accidental death insurance policies he had taken out on their lives.
A Hawthorne man was sentenced to 212 years in federal prison Thursday for intentionally driving his ex-wife and two autistic sons off a wharf at the Port of Los Angeles into the ocean – drowning the boys who were trapped in the car – to collect on accidental death insurance policies he had taken out on their lives.
California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
Tiger Woods 'might be able to get home' soon to continue recovery process, Rory McIlroy says
Tiger Woods is "doing better" and could be on track to be released from the hospital if all goes according to plan, Rory McIlroy said Tuesday night.
Tiger Woods is "doing better" and could be on track to be released from the hospital if all goes according to plan, Rory McIlroy said Tuesday night.
California bagels better than New York's, food critic declares
For example, Boichick Bagels in Berkeley opened just three months before the pandemic began and had a roaring following from day one.
For example, Boichick Bagels in Berkeley opened just three months before the pandemic began and had a roaring following from day one.
Suit: Company built 'most dangerous' facial recognition AI database in nation
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.