‘She’s happy’: Britney Spears reportedly deletes Instagram account
The pop star willingly deleted her Instagram account and is “happy and in a great place,” a source told Page Six.
The pop star willingly deleted her Instagram account and is “happy and in a great place,” a source told Page Six.
4 charged with scamming Michigan, California unemployment agencies out of more than $2M
Four people are accused of filing claims for fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits across at least 20 states, including Michigan and California.
Four people are accused of filing claims for fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits across at least 20 states, including Michigan and California.
SoCal nurse, husband leave behind 5 kids, including newborn, after dying of COVID-19
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
5 things to look for in California's gubernatorial recall
Most California Democrats vote by mail, and Republicans tend to vote in-person and have their ballots tallied faster. So whatever the results Tuesday night, they’ll likely become more and more Democratic as the counting continues.
Most California Democrats vote by mail, and Republicans tend to vote in-person and have their ballots tallied faster. So whatever the results Tuesday night, they’ll likely become more and more Democratic as the counting continues.
Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
No more Squaw Valley: New name of ski resort revealed
Regional California tribes had asked for the name of the resort to be changed numerous times over the years, with little success. But after George Floyd was killed in May 2020, a growing number of brands began rethinking their marketing.
Regional California tribes had asked for the name of the resort to be changed numerous times over the years, with little success. But after George Floyd was killed in May 2020, a growing number of brands began rethinking their marketing.
Suspected drunk driver in Oakland slams into van filled with kids
The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van.
The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van.
1st openly transgender bishop of major Christian denomination installed in San Francisco
The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.
The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.
Proof of vaccination required for West Hollywood patrons wanting to dine at indoor bars, restaurants
Restaurants and gyms in West Hollywood must require adult patrons to show proof of vaccination before they can get in the indoor portion of the establishment.
Restaurants and gyms in West Hollywood must require adult patrons to show proof of vaccination before they can get in the indoor portion of the establishment.
CDC calls long-term COVID-19 ‘emerging public health concern’
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani reflects on 9/11
Twenty years ago, Rudy Giuliani was the Mayor of New York City and his leadership in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks earned him the unofficial title of “America’s Mayor.” Now, he reflects on that horrific day and how he was inspired by first responders.
Twenty years ago, Rudy Giuliani was the Mayor of New York City and his leadership in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks earned him the unofficial title of “America’s Mayor.” Now, he reflects on that horrific day and how he was inspired by first responders.
18-year-old faces attempted murder charge in deadly Anaheim shooting
An 18-year-old man who claimed to have been one of the two victims in a shooting ended up being the suspect and now faces an attempted murder charge in a 17-year-old's killing, Anaheim police said.
An 18-year-old man who claimed to have been one of the two victims in a shooting ended up being the suspect and now faces an attempted murder charge in a 17-year-old's killing, Anaheim police said.
California moves to return Bruce’s Beach to descendants of Black couple
California lawmakers unanimously moved Thursday to allow the return of prime beachfront property to descendants of a Black couple who were stripped of their resort for African Americans amid racist harassment a century ago.
California lawmakers unanimously moved Thursday to allow the return of prime beachfront property to descendants of a Black couple who were stripped of their resort for African Americans amid racist harassment a century ago.
Judge: California county can’t ban water delivery to Hmong pot farmers
A federal judge has ruled Northern California county officials can’t stop trucks from delivering water to Hmong farmers who are illegally growing marijuana, saying the practice raises “serious questions” about racial discrimination and leaves the growers without a source of water for drinking, bathing and growing food.
A federal judge has ruled Northern California county officials can’t stop trucks from delivering water to Hmong farmers who are illegally growing marijuana, saying the practice raises “serious questions” about racial discrimination and leaves the growers without a source of water for drinking, bathing and growing food.
California bill to bar police from using certain face-down holds headed to governor
The measure by Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gipson, a former police officer himself, would prohibit police from using techniques that create a substantial risk of what’s known as “positional asphyxia.”
The measure by Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gipson, a former police officer himself, would prohibit police from using techniques that create a substantial risk of what’s known as “positional asphyxia.”
LAUSD now requiring all eligible students be vaccinated against COVID-19
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
California may require menstrual products in public schools
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.
Latest California bail reform effort dies for this year
Democratic Sen. Bob Hertzberg unsuccessfully tried several variations of a new measure after voters in November defeated a law what would have ended cash bail in favor of risk assessments.
Democratic Sen. Bob Hertzberg unsuccessfully tried several variations of a new measure after voters in November defeated a law what would have ended cash bail in favor of risk assessments.
California death row guard charged with smuggling contraband
Federal prosecutors say that the three conspired to smuggle 25 cell phones into the prison’s East Block, where condemned inmates are housed.
Federal prosecutors say that the three conspired to smuggle 25 cell phones into the prison’s East Block, where condemned inmates are housed.
Bay Area zapped by 110 confirmed lightning strikes
There were more than 1,100 “cloud to ground strikes” in California, the National Weather Service said. In the Bay Area, there were 110 confirmed strikes, the NWS said.
There were more than 1,100 “cloud to ground strikes” in California, the National Weather Service said. In the Bay Area, there were 110 confirmed strikes, the NWS said.