Looters unleash havoc across Bay Area

Looters trashed stores in Emeryville and San Francisco, causing the mayor to issue a curfew. In Los Angeles, the protests got so out of control on Saturday night that Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency.

Protesters try to stop looting at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica

Looters attacked the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica on Sunday, the third straight day that local protests against police brutality were marred by criminal activity.  

Federal officer killed guarding courthouse near Oakland protest

The Oakland shooting occurred after a vehicle pulled up outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building at about 9:45 p.m. Friday. Someone opened fire at two contract security officers who worked for Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service, killing one and critically wounding the other.

Rep. Maxine Waters, Janelle Monae react to ex-Minneapolis police officer’s arrest

Congresswoman Maxine Waters and award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monae spoke to FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez just moments after ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested in connection to the death of George Floyd.

Hundreds of protesters gather in downtown LA to rally against death of George Floyd

Hundreds of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles Wednesday to protest the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while in police custody.

Health officials: COVID-19 outbreaks at 9 facilities in Vernon including,153 infections at Farmer John plant

Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed a cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks at 9 industrial facilities in the city of Vernon, including the Farmer John meatpacking plant where at least 153 employees tested positive for the virus, it was announced Sunday. 

Robert Durst murder trial to move to new California court this summer

The California murder trial of real estate heir Robert Durst is likely to move to a new venue this summer, depending on how a judge rules on a defense motion for a mistrial.

Hollywood producer charged with $1.7 million COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud

The former head of a Hollywood production and distribution company was arrested Friday on federal charges alleging he attempted to swindle the coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program out of about $1.7 million.

2 California church services sources of virus outbreaks, officials say

As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release plans for how religious institutions can reopen in California during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced that two church services that were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks.

California Undocumented Relief Fund sees overwhelming demand in first week

The $125 million fund for undocumented immigrants in the state is up and running, but some are struggling to obtain the funds as organizations work to answer tens of thousands of calls daily.   

LA beach parking lots reopen in time for holiday

To kick-off the unofficial start of summer, we can now officially plop down on the sand and do nothing. Los Angels County is easing restrictions as we go into the big holiday weekend.

South LA police pursuit ends after rim catches fire on allegedly stolen pickup truck

An erratic driver in a reportedly stolen pickup truck took authorities on a high-speed pursuit Friday morning around South Los Angeles, crashing into at least two vehicles.