California woman sues Safeway operator for toilet paper price gouging

Eleisha Redmond's suit, dated June 3, is a proposed class action against Albertson's, an Idaho-based company that operates supermarkets including Safeway, Randalls and Vons.

California officer arrested on suspicion of teen sex assault

A police officer in a Southern California city was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.

Air Force sergeant ID’d as suspect in 'ambush' killing of California deputy

A suspect facing first-degree murder charges in Saturday’s shooting death of a California sheriff’s deputy is an active-duty sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, authorities said Sunday.

Sheriff to hold update on possible link between 2 officer killings

The Santa Cruz Sheriff will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. on Monday after one of the agency's sergeants was killed and two other deputies were injured.

National Guard begins leaving Los Angeles, Vallejo, other cities

“After nearly a week assisting civil authorities on the streets of California, soldiers with the California National Guard will begin transitioning back to their home armories,” the Cal Guard said in a statement. A timeline for the pullout was not provided.

Santa Cruz deputy killed in 'ambush'

A Santa Cruz County deputy died in a shooting on Saturday, officials said.

Australian surfer, 60, killed in shark attack involving 10-foot great white

A 60-year-old surfer in Australia was attacked and killed by a 10-foot great white shark on Sunday as bystanders desperately fought off the predator, according to officials.

Video: Bear trapped inside SUV freed by deputies

A hungry bear got itself trapped inside of an SUV and sheriff's deputies had to free it by breaking one of the car windows.

California governor: Cities should end use of National Guard

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged mayors and other local authorities to end reliance on the National Guard and curfews to help deal with policing of protests over the death of George Floyd.

California to let schools, gyms, bars reopen next week with modifications

California will allow schools, day camps, bars, gyms and professional sports with modifications to begin reopening starting next Friday.

LAPD officers captured on video striking protesters with batons in Fairfax District

Disturbing videos that appear to show officers with the Los Angeles Police Department striking peaceful protesters with batons in the Fairfax District have surfaced on social media, as reports of police brutality are on the rise nationwide.

Second California prison employee dies after catching virus

 A second California state prison employee has died after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials said Thursday.

Curfews spread across Bay Area: Find rules for your city

Several cities across the Bay Area have imposed curfews in response to protests over the killing of George Floyd.

'A Night In Lights': Angelenos, Dodger Stadium shined their lights in solidarity to honor George Floyd

On Wednesday night, the Dodgers and families across Los Angeles shined their lights into the sky at 9:00 pm for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in recognition and to honor the memory of George Floyd.

5.5 aftershock of Ridgecrest quake rocks San Bernardino County

A 5.5 aftershock of the series of Ridgecrest quakes from last July 4, 5 struck the Searles Valley at 6:32 p.m, which is thirteen miles east of Ridgecrest on Wednesday evening, according to Seismologist Dr, Lucy Jones.

Vallejo police shoot, kill 22-year-old San Francisco man after mistaking hammer for gun

The incident unfolded outside of the Walgreens store on Redwood Street and Broadway. Officers who responded were returning to the store for the third time in about a two hour timespan.

12th California inmate dies of COVID-19 at same institution; 3rd death in 4 days

Activists have been urging the state to release more prisoners to free them from crowded conditions, and many prisoners have said they are living in "inhumane conditions" that lack the necessary hygiene and social distancing to prevent the spread of the disease.