San Quentin prison fined with record amount from California workplace safety agency
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
Tahoe-area man rescued after spending a week stranded in snow
A Tahoe-area man was rescued after spending a week stranded in his vehicle in heavy snow in mountainous, back country terrain.
A Tahoe-area man was rescued after spending a week stranded in his vehicle in heavy snow in mountainous, back country terrain.
Father, stepmother arrested in 11-year-old boy’s death
The father and stepmother of an 11-year-old boy who was found dead in Northern California a year ago have been arrested in his death and are accused of torturing and poisoning the child.
The father and stepmother of an 11-year-old boy who was found dead in Northern California a year ago have been arrested in his death and are accused of torturing and poisoning the child.
'Put the chicken in the bag': Armed bandit robs Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles
Pasadena police are looking for an armed robber who hit the Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles on Wednesday night following a mask dispute.
Pasadena police are looking for an armed robber who hit the Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles on Wednesday night following a mask dispute.
City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
California has few specifics on state vaccination system; rollout has been bumpy and chaotic
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.
Public works crew says San Francisco fails to provide toilets, hand washing stations during COVID
Sometimes, the toilets and handwashing stations are littered with drugs and other human bio-hazards. One of her colleagues was recently sprayed with urine and had nowhere to clean up.
Sometimes, the toilets and handwashing stations are littered with drugs and other human bio-hazards. One of her colleagues was recently sprayed with urine and had nowhere to clean up.
Rye Fire: 3 in critical condition in possible explosion in Santa Clarita
Three people are fighting for their lives at the hospital after a possible explosion in Santa Clarita.
Three people are fighting for their lives at the hospital after a possible explosion in Santa Clarita.
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.
A 38-year-old climber from Los Angeles fell to his death at Death Valley National Park over the weekend, park officials announced.
Holly-... what? Pranksters alter iconic Hollywood sign, 6 in custody
The prank also comes months after Breast Cancer Awareness Month ended, which takes place every October.
The prank also comes months after Breast Cancer Awareness Month ended, which takes place every October.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suspect arrested in deadly attack on 84-year-old man in San Francisco
Police arrested a 19-year-old man in a deadly attack on an 84-year-old man in San Francisco.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man in a deadly attack on an 84-year-old man in San Francisco.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At least two people were killed after a drenching storm that flooded areas and buried the Sierra Nevada in snow, authorities said.