Southern California woman's new ID has photo of her wearing a mask

A Southern California woman is planning to get a new driver's license after the DMV sent her one with an image of her wearing a face mask.

New policy dictates San Diego police response to protests

Some San Diego protesters decried the way police responded to the demonstrations — at times in tactical gear and large numbers, and with force. Meanwhile, San Diego police described some of the protesters as unruly, saying some threw rocks and bottles at officers on the front lines.

Faced with criticism, San Francisco school board now will delay renaming 44 schools

The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year. 

139-year-old San Francisco home rolls to new address

A 139-year-old Victorian house in San Francisco was loaded onto giant dollies and moved Sunday to a new location six blocks away.

Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event

A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.

Entire Oakley school board resigns, apologizes for 'callous remarks'

The entire school board has now resigned following the earlier resignation of the board president. The trustees made controversial comments during an online meeting that they thought was private this week.

California vaccinations hit by icy weather shipment delays

The shortage has only worsened after an icy blast across much of the country snarled vaccine deliveries in states spanning from New York to Nevada. Delays are expected to continue for days.

Pandemic creates opportunities for Chinese New Year artists

Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.

Los Angeles drops in 'best cities' ranking due to high housing costs, low job growth

Based on high housing costs and a decline in job growth, California cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose have proven less resilient during the pandemic, according to a ranking of economic vitality by the Santa Monica-based Milken Institute released Wednesday.

Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line

The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.

With virus numbers dropping, California could reopen more

“The good news: Parts of the state are already beginning to open back up,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, adding he expects to allow more counties to reopen next week.

Oakland Chinatown store owner who intervened in robbery arrested

An Oakland Chinatown liquor store owner was arrested by police after he intervened in a robbery outside his store on Monday, KTVU has learned. 

Audit: California prison wardens don't give robust attention to grievances despite being given $10M

California's Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday criticized the wardens throughout the state for not paying enough heed to grievances filed by incarcerated people despite being awarded nearly $10 million for just that issue.

Mass vaccination sites in Oakland, LA set to open as others forced to close

The two newest openings in Oakland and LA are part of President Biden's promise to open 100 mass vaccination sites in his first 100 days in office and they are federally funded, meaning they will have a federal vaccine supply. The aim is to vaccinate 6,000 people a day at these sites. 

Raptors president Masai Ujiri says fight with sheriff's deputy is one for racial equality

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri spoke out after an Alameda County sheriff's deputy dropped a lawsuit against him regarding a shoving match at the 2019 NBA Finals.