Bill would require California police officers to earn bachelor's degree
Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is hoping the bill will reduce the number of times police officers shoot or harm people by adding educational and maturity components to a police officer's basic job requirements.
Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is hoping the bill will reduce the number of times police officers shoot or harm people by adding educational and maturity components to a police officer's basic job requirements.
Projecting outrage: California activists shine light on plastic pollution
A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations plans to publicly release its Presidential Plastic Action Plan, urging President-elect Joe Biden to address the plastic pollution crisis.
A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations plans to publicly release its Presidential Plastic Action Plan, urging President-elect Joe Biden to address the plastic pollution crisis.
High-powered players question California's playground ban during virus shutdown
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
Cal State LA student loses four family members to COVID-19
An LA college student wants us to know how serious COVID-19 is.
An LA college student wants us to know how serious COVID-19 is.
Vallejo resident finds 3 dead dogs in separate bags on street
The resident said they looked like German Shepherd puppies around six or eight months old.
The resident said they looked like German Shepherd puppies around six or eight months old.
DA George Gascón promises drastic criminal justice reform in LA County, including ending cash bail
Gascón promised to mostly eliminate the cash bail system, no longer pursue the death penalty, eliminate all sentencing enhancements, disband the special circumstances committee, and reopen past cases including police use of force.
Gascón promised to mostly eliminate the cash bail system, no longer pursue the death penalty, eliminate all sentencing enhancements, disband the special circumstances committee, and reopen past cases including police use of force.
East Bay gym owner, restaurateurs among those defying California health orders
The backlash against tough new restrictions is growing.
The backlash against tough new restrictions is growing.
33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Evacuations lifted for Wilson Fire in Jurupa Valley, that set nearby pallet yard ablaze
Evacuations were lifted Monday morning after strong Santa Ana winds carried a fire that began Wednesday in a mulch pile in the Jurupa Valley area, setting a nearby pallet yard and threatening surrounding structures.
Evacuations were lifted Monday morning after strong Santa Ana winds carried a fire that began Wednesday in a mulch pile in the Jurupa Valley area, setting a nearby pallet yard and threatening surrounding structures.
Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Grandma ends up bruised in Santa Rita Jail after calling 911 for help
Jolynn McCabe's situation - calling dispatch for a non-criminal emergency that ended in handcuffs and injury - puts a renewed focus on reforming police departments and what society can do better to help those facing a mental health crisis.
Jolynn McCabe's situation - calling dispatch for a non-criminal emergency that ended in handcuffs and injury - puts a renewed focus on reforming police departments and what society can do better to help those facing a mental health crisis.
Sherman Oaks restaurant owner shares video of outdoor catering setup as her business faces shutdown
A local restaurant owner went viral on social media after she shared a video of an apparent double standard between her bar and grill shutting down and a nearby business setting up a catering service.
A local restaurant owner went viral on social media after she shared a video of an apparent double standard between her bar and grill shutting down and a nearby business setting up a catering service.
In sickness and in health: Couple exchanges vows through window after bride contracts COVID-19
Just days before her wedding, Lauren found out she had tested positive for COVID-19. After changing their venue three times and with a marriage license set to expire the day after their ceremony, the couple knew that they still wanted to say “I do.”
Just days before her wedding, Lauren found out she had tested positive for COVID-19. After changing their venue three times and with a marriage license set to expire the day after their ceremony, the couple knew that they still wanted to say “I do.”
11-year-old dies from suicide during virtual class
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
Monolith in California removed by teens chanting 'America first'
A 10-foot-tall structure made of stainless steel popped up on a hillside in the city of Atascadero, which is about 15 miles north of San Luis Obispo.
A 10-foot-tall structure made of stainless steel popped up on a hillside in the city of Atascadero, which is about 15 miles north of San Luis Obispo.
Beloved Charlie Brown Christmas celebration goes on despite pandemic
Most events are scaled back or shelved this year, but despite the pandemic and Walbridge Fire, Windsor held on tight to its tree grove of 200 brightly-lit trees as part of an annual holiday tradition.
Most events are scaled back or shelved this year, but despite the pandemic and Walbridge Fire, Windsor held on tight to its tree grove of 200 brightly-lit trees as part of an annual holiday tradition.
California calls for temporary halt on non-essential travel during virus surge
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.
LA County Sheriff: Deputies will not enforce Gov. Newsom's stay-at-home order at businesses
"I don't want to make their lives any more miserable," Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said of local businesses.
"I don't want to make their lives any more miserable," Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said of local businesses.
Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020
These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.
These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.
Longtime Gov. Newsom friend arrested for domestic violence, child abuse
Political strategist Nathan Ballard allegedly tried to suffocate a four-year-old with a pillow after pushing his wife at an upscale Napa County resort.
Political strategist Nathan Ballard allegedly tried to suffocate a four-year-old with a pillow after pushing his wife at an upscale Napa County resort.