Joseph DeAngelo expected to plead guilty as Golden State Killer

Joseph DeAngelo is expected to plead guilty for 13 murders and 13 kidnapping-related charges that stem from the so-called Golden State Killer crimes.

Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport

In the latest move to change place names in light of U.S. racial history, leaders of Orange County's Democratic Party are pushing to drop film legend John Wayne's name, statue, and other likenesses from the county's airport because of his racist and bigoted comments.  

Governor asks California county to reimpose stay-at-home

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he wants an agricultural Southern California county to reimpose stay-home orders amid a surge in positive coronavirus tests there and through much of the state.

Former Richmond police chief offers resignation after in-custody Arizona death

Chris Magnus first gained nationwide attention in 2014 for holding a sign reading “Black Lives Matter” at a peaceful protest. He was criticized by his department’s rank-and-file for doing so in uniform.

Driver detained after police pursuit ended in El Monte, California

Police were in pursuit of a suspect in a reported stolen Lexus who had been driving around the streets of Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon.

California schools chief: Officers needed in some schools but they need to be trained in bias

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said the officers would be needed to protect students from dangers, including school shootings or bomb threats but officers would no longer be called upon to discipline misbehaving students.

20th California inmate dies of coronavirus; senators to hold oversight hearing

Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, announced this week that the Senate Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing on the COVID-19 outbreak in California prisons on July 1.

Adult film star Ron Jeremy accused of raping 3 women, sexually assaulting another

Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged with forcibly raping three women and sexually assaulting another, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Tuesday.

California city of Fort Bragg, named for a Confederate general, considers name change

A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.

As coronavirus cases rise, California governor says he could start reeling back some reopenings

But Newsom said he is worried about the direction the state is going: 35 percent of all new positive cases of coronavirus in California have happened in the last two weeks – that’s nearly 47,000 new cases.

Thermal body cameras to screen LAX travelers for COVID-19 starting Tuesday

Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newsom, former California governors urge use of face coverings

The PSA follows Newsom’s order last week requiring Californians to wear face coverings in most indoor settings and outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible. Newsom issued the order as new cases and hospitalizations rise.

LAX to implement thermal body cameras to screen travelers for COVID-19

Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures have been placed throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, airport officials and Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Monday.

PGA Championship to be held August in San Francisco

The 2020 PGA Championship will be held without spectators at San Francisco's TPC Harding Park course in August.