OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19

Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.

'Nevermind' album cover: Naked baby’s lawsuit against Nirvana dismissed

Spencer Elden alleges the former members of the grunge-rock trio, various record companies, art directors and others violated federal criminal child pornography laws and caused him to suffer "lifelong damages" by "trafficking" his image worldwide.

California Supreme Court rejects early releases for violent crime

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that corrections officials need not consider earlier release for violent felons, even those whose primary offense is considered nonviolent under state law.

Remembering Bay Area hyphy powerhouse Traxamillion as 'classy' mastermind

Traxamillion, a Bay Area music producer, is being remembered as a powerhouse responsible for a cultural movement known as hyphy. "Just a classy guy," his manager said. "He let his work speak for himself."

Jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.

Elizabeth Holmes case: Jury still stuck on three counts in fraud case

The jury in the Elizabeth Holmes case told the judge that it is unable to reach a unanimous verdict in three of the 11 counts against the Theranos founder.

California twins born 15 minutes apart, but in different years

Twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo entered the world just 15 minutes apart in Salinas, California, but they were born on different days, months and years.

Community calls for accountability and unity at Oscar Grant vigil at Fruitvale BART Station

Family, friends, neighbors and community leaders held a vigil at Fruitvale Station to celebrate the life of Oscar Grant, 13 years after he was shot and killed by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle.

Hollywood Walk of Fame memorial for Betty White scheduled for Friday afternoon

Hollywood is remembering Betty White Friday. The legendary "Golden Girls" actress died at the age of 99, according to her agent. She was just 17 days from her 100th birthday. 

Tourists heartbroken after kitten stolen in San Francisco during smash-and-grab

A Southern California couple traveling to San Francisco ahead of Christmas with their kitten did not get the holiday vacation they hoped for: Their beloved Minnelusa was stolen from their car as they shopped in The City.

Bay Area travel blogger recovers from severe brain trauma, shares survival story

Kaitlyn McCaffrey has traveled to most of the world gaining popularity for her travel blogs. But the short trip from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to her home in Santa Clara Thursday was perhaps her biggest.

California prisons fight virus outbreaks amid staff concerns

The twice-weekly testing requirement applies to about 10,000 unvaccinated corrections employees, nearly a third of whom weren’t complying from mid-October through mid-November, according to the most recent data provided by corrections officials. Yet the state’s figures show fewer than 20 employees were disciplined during the same time frame.