Police pursue erratic driver at high speeds through several SoCal cities
A motorist originally wanted for reckless driving and speeding led California Highway Patrol officers on a nearly two-hour pursuit from Calabasas, through Encino and south into the South Bay area on Tuesday evening before driving under a thick marine layer and away from law enforcement helicopters.
A motorist originally wanted for reckless driving and speeding led California Highway Patrol officers on a nearly two-hour pursuit from Calabasas, through Encino and south into the South Bay area on Tuesday evening before driving under a thick marine layer and away from law enforcement helicopters.
Woman in California Walmart angrily refuses to wear mask
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Good Samaritan helps rescue man off burning boat in Lake Taho
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection crew arrived on scene shortly after and put out the fire before the boat sunk in 21 feet of water.
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection crew arrived on scene shortly after and put out the fire before the boat sunk in 21 feet of water.
No high school fall sports until spring: California Interscholastic Federation
The CIF said it had no choice but to delay the start of seasons by pushing the sports calendar into 2021.
The CIF said it had no choice but to delay the start of seasons by pushing the sports calendar into 2021.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
The dilemma of the good cop: Calling out wrongdoing can end an officer’s career
Ryan Adler said he is speaking up now as heightened focus is being paid to reforming police departments across the country. He believes his insights as a former officer can help bring light to these systemic, cultural problems, especially as leaders are vowing that they, too, want change.
Ryan Adler said he is speaking up now as heightened focus is being paid to reforming police departments across the country. He believes his insights as a former officer can help bring light to these systemic, cultural problems, especially as leaders are vowing that they, too, want change.
Former South Los Angeles charter school director charged with embezzling $3.2M
The former executive director of a Southern California charter school organization agreed Friday to plead guilty to embezzling more than $3 million and using it for personal expenses, including private school tuition for her children and nearly $221,000 for Disney cruises and theme park admissions.
The former executive director of a Southern California charter school organization agreed Friday to plead guilty to embezzling more than $3 million and using it for personal expenses, including private school tuition for her children and nearly $221,000 for Disney cruises and theme park admissions.
Southern California woman tests positive for COVID-19 for second time after initial recovery
A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."
A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."
‘Be the change’: 4 high school students create a coloring book to teach kids about COVID-19
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Rules unveiled by Newsom place limits on whether schools can reopen
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.
Most California schools will begin 2020-21 school year online under Newsom's reopening guidelines
Gavin Newsom on Friday set widespread reopening guidelines for California’s private, public and charter schools set to begin the 2020-21 school year next month.
Gavin Newsom on Friday set widespread reopening guidelines for California’s private, public and charter schools set to begin the 2020-21 school year next month.
White House document urges 18 states in virus ‘red zone’ to mandate masks, close bars, increase testing
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
Military medics deploy in California, Texas as virus surges
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
‘Black lives matter’ posters must hang in every San Francisco police station, over objection of union
Of note, the signs will not read: Black Lives Matter. They will have a lower case l and m, to read: Black lives matter.
Of note, the signs will not read: Black Lives Matter. They will have a lower case l and m, to read: Black lives matter.
COVID-19 disproportionately affecting Latinos; woman shares heartbreaking story of losing her father
Los Angeles County health officials say Latinos are more than twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as compared to white people.
Los Angeles County health officials say Latinos are more than twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as compared to white people.
US Navy says fire has been put out aboard USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego
Navy officials announced Thursday that the fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard docked at Naval Base San Diego has been extinguished, and investigators will now examine the 840-foot amphibious assault ship to see if it is salvageable.
Navy officials announced Thursday that the fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard docked at Naval Base San Diego has been extinguished, and investigators will now examine the 840-foot amphibious assault ship to see if it is salvageable.
Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Case dismissed against social workers charged in death of Gabriel Fernandez
A judge Thursday dismissed charges against four social workers who were accused of failing to protect an 8-year-old Antelope Valley boy whose mother and her boyfriend were convicted of his May 2013 torture death.
A judge Thursday dismissed charges against four social workers who were accused of failing to protect an 8-year-old Antelope Valley boy whose mother and her boyfriend were convicted of his May 2013 torture death.
Man charged with trying to kill 80-year-old man in Lancaster grocery store bathroom
Arraignment is scheduled Thursday for an ex-con charged with attempted murder and other counts for allegedly severely beating an 80-year-old man in a grocery store restroom.
Arraignment is scheduled Thursday for an ex-con charged with attempted murder and other counts for allegedly severely beating an 80-year-old man in a grocery store restroom.