Los Angeles man plunges to his death at Death Valley National Park

A 38-year-old climber from Los Angeles fell to his death at Death Valley National Park over the weekend, park officials announced. 

Californians with disabilities are not prioritized for COVID vaccine, and fear for their lives

Many people with disabilities, especially people who need caretakers to live independently, are at a high risk of dying from COVID but are not prioritized in the state's vaccine rollout plan.

Inspector General: California prison transfers during coronavirus caused public health disaster at San Quentin

The Office of the Inspector General, which is the independent oversight body over the California prison system, issued a scathing report Monday on how officials handled coronavirus transfers, saying that the preparation and execution of the transfers were "deeply flawed and risked the health and lives of thousands of incarcerated persons and staff."

100-year-old golfer celebrates birthday on the green; says her secret is 2 shots of whisky every night

One Long Beach native celebrated a big birthday on Saturday, and at 100 years young, Evelyn Haesloop isn’t slowing down. In fact, the avid golfer is playing a round for a great cause and spilling her secrets to a healthy life.

70-year-old tortoise recovering after California man charged with animal abuse

Police said Michelangelo was found with a piece of wood stabbed through his outer shell. Dr. Tal Solomon called it the worst case of abuse he’s seen.

Vaccine ruled out as cause of death in NorCal man who had COVID-19, officials say

The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in Northern California shortly after he received the coronavirus vaccine has revealed that the man had recently tested positive for coronavirus and was showing signs of illness when given the vaccine.

Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down Dodger Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site

Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.

Famous private investigator Jack Palladino gravely injured in San Francisco robbery

Jack Palladino, the private investigator who worked high-profile cases ranging from the Jonestown to celebrity and political scandals, has been placed on life support after an injury during an attempted robbery.

Santa Clara County deputy arrested for allegedly fabricating ambush

A Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputy who reported being ambushed while on-duty nearly one year ago was arrested Friday, accused of fabricating the shooting and his story of survival.

2 dead as winter storm barrels through California

At least two people were killed after a drenching storm that flooded areas and buried the Sierra Nevada in snow, authorities said.

Blizzard in Lake Tahoe snarls traffic, raises fear of avalanches

Several feet of snow have fallen around Lake Tahoe and other parts of the Sierra Nevada range in what has turned into one of the biggest storms in years.

Former Rep. Katie Hill, ex-husband in restraining order settlement discussions

Lawyers for former congresswoman Katie Hill and her ex-husband told a Los Angeles judge Thursday they are in discussions to settle her allegations of harassment and years of abuse, which led her to obtain a temporary restraining order against him in December.

Controversy over Novato school superintendent getting vaccine at teacher event

Towards the end of the event,  200 perishable vaccine doses were left, so, the doses were given to school superintendent  Kris Cosca and others.

Napa man with pipe bombs charged; authorities allege he was targeting governor, Twitter, FB

Federal prosecutors say a Northern California man has been charged with stockpiling weapons, including pipe bombs, and the FBI said he sent texts that could be seen as threats against the governor's office.

SF Unified to rename 44 schools; current monikers 'inappropriate'

The San Francisco Unified District school board voted Tuesday night to rename 44 schools that they have found inappropriate.