California using virus-closed classrooms for childcare

Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.

California State University trustees to vote on ethnic studies graduation requirement

Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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." 

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.

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.

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.

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.