Deal offers California school districts money to reopen classrooms
Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.
Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.
Wolf tracked near Yosemite for 1st time in 100 years
Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock. Their reappearance in the state has riled ranchers, who say wolves have preyed on their livestock on public or private land.
Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock. Their reappearance in the state has riled ranchers, who say wolves have preyed on their livestock on public or private land.
Plastic surgeon appears in California traffic court video while operating
Dr. Scott Green appeared for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, from an operating room. He was dressed in surgical scrubs with a patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background.
Dr. Scott Green appeared for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, from an operating room. He was dressed in surgical scrubs with a patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background.
2 skiers defy death in descent of Yosemite's Half Dome
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and skied back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and skied back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.
Lady Gaga to injured dog walker: 'You're forever a hero'
Just hours before the two stolen were safely recovered, Lady Gaga took to social media to thank her dog walker for risking his life to save Koji and Gustav.
Just hours before the two stolen were safely recovered, Lady Gaga took to social media to thank her dog walker for risking his life to save Koji and Gustav.
Lady Gaga's two stolen French bulldogs safely reunited with singer's representatives
Lady Gaga's two missing French bulldogs have been found safe.
Lady Gaga's two missing French bulldogs have been found safe.
Tiger Woods 'recovering and in good spirits' after undergoing procedures on injuries from Tuesday's crash
Tiger Woods announced on social media that he is recovering and in good spirits just three days after the horrific crash in Rolling Hills Estates.
Tiger Woods announced on social media that he is recovering and in good spirits just three days after the horrific crash in Rolling Hills Estates.
'My heart is sick': Lady Gaga pleads for the safe return of her French bulldogs; offers $500K reward
Lady Gaga issued an emotional plea on Instagram Friday, asking for the safe return of her beloved French bulldogs and offering a $500,000 reward for their return.
Lady Gaga issued an emotional plea on Instagram Friday, asking for the safe return of her beloved French bulldogs and offering a $500,000 reward for their return.
Amendment would ban 'servitude' by California prison inmates
Opponents want to end what they call a visage of slavery. They propose to amend the state Constitution’s ban on indentured servitude to remove an exemption for people who are being punished for crimes.
Opponents want to end what they call a visage of slavery. They propose to amend the state Constitution’s ban on indentured servitude to remove an exemption for people who are being punished for crimes.
Massive fire burns in industrial area of Compton
A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton lit up the sky Friday morning, engulfing piles of wooden pallets and spread to a nearby bus yard, damaging several buses, but no injuries were reported.
A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton lit up the sky Friday morning, engulfing piles of wooden pallets and spread to a nearby bus yard, damaging several buses, but no injuries were reported.
9th Circuit eyes California ban on high-capacity magazines
A federal appeals court said Thursday that it will reconsider a three-judge court’s split ruling last year throwing out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, a decision with potential impact in other states.
A federal appeals court said Thursday that it will reconsider a three-judge court’s split ruling last year throwing out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, a decision with potential impact in other states.
California lawmaker introduces bill that would fine department stores $1,000 for separating toys by gender
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize department stores for separating children’s toys, clothing and other items by gender.
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize department stores for separating children’s toys, clothing and other items by gender.
Southern California man arrested, accused of trying to bury wife alive at beach
A Southern California man was arrested Wednesday night after authorities said he tried to bury his wife alive at the beach.
A Southern California man was arrested Wednesday night after authorities said he tried to bury his wife alive at the beach.
Catholic school kicks out kids after mom posts explicit photos online
Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.
Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.
California halts system of shared vaccine codes after misuse
Group codes were shared over email and passed on, leading some people to sign up for shots who were not eligible because of their age or occupation.
Group codes were shared over email and passed on, leading some people to sign up for shots who were not eligible because of their age or occupation.
‘Magic of mother nature’: Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ illuminates El Capitan
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
No criminal charges to be filed in Tiger Woods rollover crash, sheriff says
As the investigation continues into the crash that left pro-golfer Tiger Woods seriously injured, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says no criminal charges are being contemplated against Tiger Woods.
As the investigation continues into the crash that left pro-golfer Tiger Woods seriously injured, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says no criminal charges are being contemplated against Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods responsive and recovering after horrific rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates
Golf legend Tiger Woods was recovering at a Los Angeles-area hospital after he suffered significant injuries in a horrific single-car crash in Rolling Hills Estates on Tuesday morning. Doctors said Woods is awake and responsive following emergency surgery but faces a long road to recovery.
Golf legend Tiger Woods was recovering at a Los Angeles-area hospital after he suffered significant injuries in a horrific single-car crash in Rolling Hills Estates on Tuesday morning. Doctors said Woods is awake and responsive following emergency surgery but faces a long road to recovery.
California can enforce net neutrality law, federal judge says
The telecom industry asked a federal judge to keep blocking the law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez denied their request, allowing California to begin enforcing the law.
The telecom industry asked a federal judge to keep blocking the law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez denied their request, allowing California to begin enforcing the law.
Berkeley ends more than 100-year-old single-family zoning policy
Berkeley was the first city in the country to enact single-family zoning more than 100 years ago. Opponents of single-family zoning say it was used to exclude people of color from moving into certain neighborhoods.
Berkeley was the first city in the country to enact single-family zoning more than 100 years ago. Opponents of single-family zoning say it was used to exclude people of color from moving into certain neighborhoods.