Young man killed at Oakland barbershop had bright future, sister says
Hassan Xavier Bell's goal was to become a professor and teach social justice. Housing and financial issues led him to stop attending San Francisco State for two years and get a job selling solar panels.
Hassan Xavier Bell's goal was to become a professor and teach social justice. Housing and financial issues led him to stop attending San Francisco State for two years and get a job selling solar panels.
Calmer winds aid California firefighters but hot Labor Day weekend looms
There is some optimism and progress as winds eased on the fire’s western flank while in the northeast, despite gusty ridgetop winds, firefighters with bulldozers and shovels were steadily hacking out fire lines or burning away vegetation to box in the flames before they reached Tahoe.
There is some optimism and progress as winds eased on the fire’s western flank while in the northeast, despite gusty ridgetop winds, firefighters with bulldozers and shovels were steadily hacking out fire lines or burning away vegetation to box in the flames before they reached Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
San Francisco will pay people to not shoot at others
San Francisco is trying something new to combat an uptick in gun crimes – paying people to not shoot at others.
San Francisco is trying something new to combat an uptick in gun crimes – paying people to not shoot at others.
New California recall poll shows voters supporting Gov. Newsom
A majority of voters oppose recalling Gov. Newsom in the upcoming election, according to a new poll .
A majority of voters oppose recalling Gov. Newsom in the upcoming election, according to a new poll .
Long Beach paramedics can now use sedatives to 'de-escalate' certain 911 calls
Emergency crews in Long Beach can now use sedatives as means of de-escalating certain situations.
Emergency crews in Long Beach can now use sedatives as means of de-escalating certain situations.
Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial: live updates as jury selection nears completion
The court is preparing to swear in a jury Thursday in the criminal fraud case against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
The court is preparing to swear in a jury Thursday in the criminal fraud case against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
Will Theranos case change Silicon Valley culture?
Jury selection wraps up Thursday in the case against Theranos founder Elizabether Holmes. Court watchers are waiting to see what impacts the trial has on Silicon Valley startup culture.
Jury selection wraps up Thursday in the case against Theranos founder Elizabether Holmes. Court watchers are waiting to see what impacts the trial has on Silicon Valley startup culture.
Trails where California family mysteriously died closed to the public
Investigators are considering whether toxic algae blooms or other hazards may have contributed to the deaths and are awaiting the results of water tests taken from the area where the family was found.
Investigators are considering whether toxic algae blooms or other hazards may have contributed to the deaths and are awaiting the results of water tests taken from the area where the family was found.
Britney Spears will not face charges after housekeeper accused singer of hitting her
Britney Spears will not be facing charges after a housekeeper accused the singer of slapping her hand.
Britney Spears will not be facing charges after a housekeeper accused the singer of slapping her hand.
Thick smoke from Caldor Fire envelops South Lake Tahoe
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
More than 30 California children still stuck in Afghanistan
More than 30 California children are stuck in Afghanistan after they traveled to the country to see their relatives weeks before the Taliban seized power and were unable to get out before U.S. forces left, according to school districts where the kids are enrolled.
More than 30 California children are stuck in Afghanistan after they traveled to the country to see their relatives weeks before the Taliban seized power and were unable to get out before U.S. forces left, according to school districts where the kids are enrolled.
LAPD searching for suspect who groped UCLA student in her sleep
LAPD investigators are asking for the public's help in finding an alleged sexual predator accused of breaking into a UCLA student's off-campus apartment and then groping the woman in her sleep.
LAPD investigators are asking for the public's help in finding an alleged sexual predator accused of breaking into a UCLA student's off-campus apartment and then groping the woman in her sleep.
Britney Spears conservatorship: Singer's attorney again demands removal of Jamie Spears
Britney Spears' attorney launched another blistering attack on the singer's father, alleging in Los Angeles court documents that Jamie Spears is attempting to "extort" about $2 million from the pop star before he agrees to step down as conservator of her estate.
Britney Spears' attorney launched another blistering attack on the singer's father, alleging in Los Angeles court documents that Jamie Spears is attempting to "extort" about $2 million from the pop star before he agrees to step down as conservator of her estate.
All college athletes in California can now get paid
It's a first-in-the-nation law called the Fair Pay to to Play Act and it inspired a wave of states across the country to take similar action to empower student athletes.
It's a first-in-the-nation law called the Fair Pay to to Play Act and it inspired a wave of states across the country to take similar action to empower student athletes.
Concord father reflects on 14-year-old daughter who died of fentanyl overdose
Valentina was a freshman at Concord High School, the eldest of three children, a happy girl who loved the outdoors, camping, and dirt bikes. But last month, she was found dead in her bed, from a pill someone gave her.
Valentina was a freshman at Concord High School, the eldest of three children, a happy girl who loved the outdoors, camping, and dirt bikes. But last month, she was found dead in her bed, from a pill someone gave her.
Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial: live updates from jury selection
Get live updates from day two of jury selection in the blockbuster trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the embattled founder of Theranos.
Get live updates from day two of jury selection in the blockbuster trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the embattled founder of Theranos.
High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
Stanford president denounces student's social media posts, investigation underway
A Stanford student's offensive social media posts have prompted a backlash and investigation.
A Stanford student's offensive social media posts have prompted a backlash and investigation.
Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial: live updates from inside the court
Jury selection begins in the trial of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Get live updates here.
Jury selection begins in the trial of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Get live updates here.