Man with COVID-19 symptoms dies on United Airlines flight bound for LAX, CDC investigating
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
Gov. Newsom back in quarantine after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Gavin Newsom will go back into quarantine after one of his staff members tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesperson from his office on Sunday.
Governor Gavin Newsom will go back into quarantine after one of his staff members tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesperson from his office on Sunday.
Airbnb suspends and removes more than 65 Bay Area 'party houses'
The party house crackdown follows the company's policy change to ban parties at Airbnb listings globally until further notice.
The party house crackdown follows the company's policy change to ban parties at Airbnb listings globally until further notice.
Paraglider dressed as Santa gets tangled in power lines while delivering candy canes
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
California EDD whistleblower blames management for unemployment fraud
An employee with the California Employment Development Department said thousands of fraudulent unemployment claims are being processed because of lax management, little oversight and an inability to properly flag suspicious claims.
An employee with the California Employment Development Department said thousands of fraudulent unemployment claims are being processed because of lax management, little oversight and an inability to properly flag suspicious claims.
California authorities rescue girl, 12, from pedophile who once ran for Congress
A 12-year-old California girl has been rescued after authorities said she was abducted by a Virginia man, an admitted pedophile who went to prison for more than a year for threatening to kill either President George W. Bush or President Obama.
A 12-year-old California girl has been rescued after authorities said she was abducted by a Virginia man, an admitted pedophile who went to prison for more than a year for threatening to kill either President George W. Bush or President Obama.
AP source: Rose Bowl denied exemption to allow fans for CFP
The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt.
The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt.
'NorCal rapist' sentenced to 897 years in prison for rape of nine women
Roy Charles Waller, the NorCal Rapist, was sentenced Friday to 897 years in prison following a conviction for assaulting nine women from 1991 to 2006.
Roy Charles Waller, the NorCal Rapist, was sentenced Friday to 897 years in prison following a conviction for assaulting nine women from 1991 to 2006.
Mom went viral with kidnapping claim, but Petaluma police rule out crime
The Petaluma Police Department said on Thursday there is no evidence to corroborate Katie Sorensen's claims that the couple tried to kidnap children from a Michael's store on Dec. 7.
The Petaluma Police Department said on Thursday there is no evidence to corroborate Katie Sorensen's claims that the couple tried to kidnap children from a Michael's store on Dec. 7.
COVID-19 models plot harrowing scenarios for California hospitals
Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.
Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.
Ex-California EDD worker filed fraudulent claims under Dianne Feinstein's name: feds
“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”
“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”
Feinstein says she hasn't considered leaving Senate early
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.
San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
New coronavirus record set in California as death toll claims nearly 400 lives in one day
California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide.
California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide.
Coronavirus transfers from San Quentin prison now on indefinite pause
While the goal of prison rights advocates is ultimately to get medically vulnerable inmates to be released from prison, attorney Don Specter noted that transferring older and sick inmates to other prisons across the state could be an even deadlier disaster.
While the goal of prison rights advocates is ultimately to get medically vulnerable inmates to be released from prison, attorney Don Specter noted that transferring older and sick inmates to other prisons across the state could be an even deadlier disaster.
'Hospitals are under siege': California sets records for cases, deaths as virus surges
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
Trump cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
Grim milestone: California breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
Claremont church nativity scene highlights push for racial equality, creating peace
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
California orders more body bags as coronavirus cases claim more lives
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,