Scientists developing color-changing test strip to stick on face masks and detect COVID-19

The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.

Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave

As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.

Amber Alert canceled for missing girl from Mexico

An Amber Alert for a missing Mexico teen has been canceled, according to Arizona DPS.

Judge orders Pacifica yoga studio that held mask-free classes to shut down

Violations at Pacifica Beach Yoga, located at 1615 Oceana Blvd., included holding indoor “mask-free” yoga classes when gyms and yoga studios are under state health orders to close indoor operations. The studio's owner had already been fined more than $3,700. 

Ghost Ship master tenant pleads guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter

Derek Almena is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison, but because of good behavior and time served, the 50-year-old artist and former master tenant of the Ghost Ship warehouse will not be spending any more time in custody. 

33 missing kids recovered in joint Los Angeles-based operation combatting human trafficking

Nearly three-dozen missing children have been recovered in Southern California during a recent Los Angeles-based operation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Friday.

One Year Later: Remembering the Altobelli family

For Tony Altobelli, Sunday, January 26, 2020 started out much like any other morning. He had no idea that a frantic phone call that he received that day about a deadly helicopter crash would change his life and the lives of his family forever.

California spent $19 million to shield state Capitol from protests

Gov. Gavin Newsom mobilized 1,000 members of the National Guard to safeguard the Capitol and other vital infrastructure, at a cost of $3.4 million for staffing, fuel and travel, the state Department of Finance said Thursday.

Sunnyvale man allegedly confesses to murdering wife, daughter

Leonid Solomonovich Yamburg, 51, allegedly told a clerk at the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety on Wednesday that he committed the crime. 

Unemployment freeze traps valid claims in a red tape nightmare

Unemployed workers with legitimate claims have had their accounts frozen by the department, sometimes for months, as part of an anti-fraud crackdown.

WATCH: Heartwarming moment UCLA Law student finds out he passed the California bar

Omarr Rambert, a recent UCLA School of Law graduate, posted a video on Instagram on Jan. 8 of the moment he found out he passed the California Bar Exam. 

$50,000 reward offered to help find missing boy swept out to sea

A $50,000 reward is being offered to help find a missing 12-year-old Fremont boy swept out to sea. Arunay Pruthi was caught by dangerous surf at Cowell Ranch State Beach south of Half Moon Bay this week.

LA native Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet

Los Angeles native and national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman, 22, shined in one of the most talked about moments during Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony as she shared a powerful message.

Kamala Harris' buddy reminisces about bussing to school in Berkeley

Carole Porter has known Kamala Harris since the early '70s when they were neighbors and were bussed to the same school as part of the district’s effort to integrated campus across the city. 

Treasured family Bible to play role in Kamala Harris’ inauguration

Family and lifelong friends of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris brought one priceless item from the Bay Area to Washington, D.C. for Wednesday's historic Inauguration Day ceremony.

Larger than life artwork celebrates Ruth Bader Ginsburg in San Jose

The 85-foot high installation of Ruth Bader Ginsberg will be visible throughout downtown San Jose and illuminated at night.