San Jose's Norm Mineta, 1st Asian-American Cabinet secretary, dies at age 90

Norman Y. Mineta, who was born in San Jose, Calif., to Japanese immigrant parents, held in an internment camp during WWII and held high national government posts, has died at age 90, officials said Tuesday. 

Court: San Francisco can’t ban suspected drug dealers

A California appeals court ruled against an effort by San Francisco to ban four suspected drug dealers from a 50-square-block area in a city neighborhood rife with drug dealing and drug use.

Lawmakers in 19 states follow California's lead seeking legal refuge for trans youth

Democratic lawmakers in more than a dozen states are following California’s lead in seeking to offer legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families.

Sheriff's helicopter lifts bounce house into the air with kids inside; 3 injured

Three children in Rancho Cucamonga were taken to the hospital Saturday after the bounce house they were in was lifted into the air by a nearby police helicopter.

Gilroy Garlic Festival in Stockton? Promoter says no

A surprise announcement that the Gilroy Garlic Festival could be saved has sparked an open conflict between the festival's founders and the would-be saviors.

Remembering Gigi Bryant: Rising basketball star would’ve celebrated 16th birthday Sunday

In honor of her late daughter’s memory, Vanessa Bryant announced two projects, with proceeds going to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, as Gigi was known for her passion for sports and her philanthropic heart.

Foul play not suspected at this time in death of whistleblower investigating Deutsche Bank

Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time in the death of Valentin Broeksmit, the self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump.

San Francisco using contraceptive to control thriving rat population

San Francisco is taking a unique approach to address its ongoing rat problem: birth control. The population problem has gotten worse since the pandemic started.

Whistleblower who was investigating Deutsche Bank found dead at LA high school

A self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump was found dead in Los Angeles.

Monique Muñoz: $18.85M settlement in death of woman killed by teen speeding in Lamborghini

Attorneys who represent the family of Monique Muñoz, who was killed when then-teenager Brendan Khuri ran a red light driving a Lamborghini SUV in West Los Angeles, announced that an $18.85 million settlement was reached in the case.

California man allegedly lured 80 children into making porn

In 2020 and 2021, Demetrius Carl Davis, 24, allegedly posed as a prepubescent girl named “Lizzy” to lure and groom children 6 to 13 years old, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Kidnapped baby found in San Jose, 3 suspects in custody: police

A three-month-old baby who was kidnapped from San Jose was found on Tuesday and three suspects were taken into custody.

Kim Kardashian says she can't remember many emails, texts attributed to her

Kim Kardashian testified Tuesday that she does not remember writing most of the emails and text messages attributed to her in the wake of an alleged beating of her brother, Rob Kardashian, by his then-fiancee, Blac Chyna, in 2016.

San Francisco mother seeks justice after son shot, killed in Seattle

The mother of a young man who was shot in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood this month is asking for the public's help in catching his killer.

Former California high school track star Sarah Shulze dead at 21

Sarah Shulze, a runner on the University of Wisconsin's track and cross country teams and former student-athlete in Ventura County, has died. She was 21.

Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl seized in Bay Area

Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl is off the streets thanks to sheriff's detectives and the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, sheriff's officials said Saturday.