California eyes ending cash bail system, rolling back crime reforms

Proposition 25 would substitute risk assessments to decide who should remain in jail while awaiting trial. Separately, Proposition 20 would restore some criminal penalties, including again barring those convicted of certain serious offenses from earlier release.

2 California measures would expand voting rights for felons, teens

Prop. 17 would restore the vote for some felons and Prop. 18 would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they turn 18 before the general election.

Emotions high and eggs fly after Trump caravan visits Marin City

What happened in Marin City, they say, is a microcosm of the politically charged feelings raging throughout the country with just hours left to the election. 

Judge limits Newsom's powers during pandemic that interferes with California state law

A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to the coronavirus that might interfere with state law.

Culture Conversations: Young leaders supporting voting efforts

With the 2020 US presidential election just days away, in this episode, Culture Conversations focuses on young leaders supporting voter efforts. 

Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots

Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.

Firefighters rescue barn owl from massive California wildfire

Firefighters battling wildfires in California came to the rescue of a burned barn owl, wrapping it safely in a firefighter's jacket until they could get it to an animal hospital.

Hit-and-run driver who fatally struck bicyclist arrested after fleeing U.S. to Australia

A hit-and-run driver who fled the country three years ago after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Whittier was arrested Thursday morning after being extradited to the U.S., authorities said.

Southern California wildfires force 80,000 to flee as utility company faces scrutiny

Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.

Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19

The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.