Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46
Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com who spent years working to transform the city's downtown area, has died. He was 46.
Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com who spent years working to transform the city's downtown area, has died. He was 46.
Toronto Raptors' attorneys argue 'firefighter's rule' applies to deputy who shoved basketball president
The firefighter's rule recognizes that firefighters and police officers regularly encounter a certain amount of risk in their jobs, and it would not be OK to let them sue private individuals for injuries they might sustain during the regular course of their work.
The firefighter's rule recognizes that firefighters and police officers regularly encounter a certain amount of risk in their jobs, and it would not be OK to let them sue private individuals for injuries they might sustain during the regular course of their work.
Basketball tournament linked to dozens of COVID-19 cases
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.
How the Supreme Court's ruling on houses of worship could affect California
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
Retired California police chief grateful he survived coronavirus
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
Incredible! California dad helps son with autism speak by memorizing movie scenes
“Where’s my super suit?” Earl Wright repeats to Shawn, who has a grin on his face. "Where is my super suit? I need it."
“Where’s my super suit?” Earl Wright repeats to Shawn, who has a grin on his face. "Where is my super suit? I need it."
Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals
This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.
This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.
Glide Church turns San Francisco street into block-long dining room for Thanksgiving
"There was no question we were going to serve Thanksgiving, it was just how we were going to do it," said Jean Cooper, strategy officer for Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.
"There was no question we were going to serve Thanksgiving, it was just how we were going to do it," said Jean Cooper, strategy officer for Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.
VIDEO: Two women allegedly vandalize statues at California Buddhist temple
Police said footage they released shows the suspects entering the Huong Tich Temple property on Nov. 22 and using spray paint to deface the statues.
Police said footage they released shows the suspects entering the Huong Tich Temple property on Nov. 22 and using spray paint to deface the statues.
When California students return to school in person, they will need to be immunized
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
Disney increases layoffs to 32,000 workers by March 2021
The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt businesses across the world and Disney is no exception. On Wednesday, Disney provided an update on the company's finances and it says it plans to let thousands of workers go in 2021.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt businesses across the world and Disney is no exception. On Wednesday, Disney provided an update on the company's finances and it says it plans to let thousands of workers go in 2021.
Bay Area teen gets surprise phone call from Kamala Harris after portrait goes viral
A young Bay Area artist was shocked after receiving a phone call from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
A young Bay Area artist was shocked after receiving a phone call from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
San Francisco homicides are up amid the coronavirus pandemic
Police say homicides and street violence are up all over the country including in San Francisco
Police say homicides and street violence are up all over the country including in San Francisco
200 tricycles stolen from SF firefighters were to be kids' gifts
The San Francisco Fire Department intended to give 200 tricycles to kids through a holiday toy program, but the trikes were stolen.
The San Francisco Fire Department intended to give 200 tricycles to kids through a holiday toy program, but the trikes were stolen.
Testing prioritized as Bay Area college basketball begins during COVID-19 wave
Saint Mary's men's basketball travels to North Dakota for a 12-team tournament and Cal heads to Oregon.
Saint Mary's men's basketball travels to North Dakota for a 12-team tournament and Cal heads to Oregon.
Some California counties winding down hotels for homeless; some in San Francisco are outraged
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
California can't ban vanity license plates it considers 'offensive,' judge rules
Plaintiffs included a gay man in Oakland who owns Queer Folks Records and wanted to use the word “QUEER” but was refused because the DMV said that might be considered insulting.
Plaintiffs included a gay man in Oakland who owns Queer Folks Records and wanted to use the word “QUEER” but was refused because the DMV said that might be considered insulting.
Californians urged to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings amid coronavirus surge
With California desperately battling an out-of-control coronavirus surge, the state’s health secretary is urging families to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving and Los Angeles County appeared on the brink of issuing a stay-home order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
With California desperately battling an out-of-control coronavirus surge, the state’s health secretary is urging families to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving and Los Angeles County appeared on the brink of issuing a stay-home order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
2021 Los Angeles Marathon rescheduled for May
The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon has been rescheduled for May 23 and the LA Big 5K to May 22 because of the coronavirus pandemic, pending final approval of all city partners, applicable health departments and other governmental agencies, organizers announced.
The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon has been rescheduled for May 23 and the LA Big 5K to May 22 because of the coronavirus pandemic, pending final approval of all city partners, applicable health departments and other governmental agencies, organizers announced.
California prisons take no 'meaningful steps' to reducing San Quentin population: attorneys
In the last month, CDCR has only reduced San Quentin’s population by 112 prisoners.
In the last month, CDCR has only reduced San Quentin’s population by 112 prisoners.