San Francisco rent plunges 35% as tech giants flee area
Apartment rents continue to drop in San Francisco as the pandemic and remote work question the desire for high-priced living.
Apartment rents continue to drop in San Francisco as the pandemic and remote work question the desire for high-priced living.
More California counties on lockdown as COVID-19 skyrockets
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
Vandals steal lights, break reindeer, yank down Santa's sleigh in northern California
But sometime in the night, vandals stole hundreds of ground cover lights, trampled and tore inflatables trying to rip them from the ground, knocked over trees, broke an illuminated reindeer, and yanked Santa's sleigh from the roof.
But sometime in the night, vandals stole hundreds of ground cover lights, trampled and tore inflatables trying to rip them from the ground, knocked over trees, broke an illuminated reindeer, and yanked Santa's sleigh from the roof.
CHLA reports first death of child from COVID-related syndrome
Children's Hospital Los Angeles confirmed Wednesday what is believed to be the first death of a child in the county and the state due to complications of a pediatric inflammatory syndrome that has been linked to COVID-19.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles confirmed Wednesday what is believed to be the first death of a child in the county and the state due to complications of a pediatric inflammatory syndrome that has been linked to COVID-19.
Elf on the Shelf patrols, enforces speed with Castro Valley CHP
Video shows the daring elf hitching a ride down I-580 in Castro Valley on an officer's motorcycle
Video shows the daring elf hitching a ride down I-580 in Castro Valley on an officer's motorcycle
Tesla CEO Elon Musk critical of California, leaves the state and moves to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has left California and is now a resident of Texas.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has left California and is now a resident of Texas.
Father charged in decapitation of son, daughter in Lancaster
A man was charged on Tuesday with murdering his 12-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter -- who were decapitated -- in Lancaster last week.
A man was charged on Tuesday with murdering his 12-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter -- who were decapitated -- in Lancaster last week.
5 California lawmakers dine outside at restaurant despite virus surge: report
Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.
Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.
California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
California lawmaker pushing to force public schools to reopen if coronavirus cases drop
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
Bill would require California police officers to earn bachelor's degree
Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is hoping the bill will reduce the number of times police officers shoot or harm people by adding educational and maturity components to a police officer's basic job requirements.
Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is hoping the bill will reduce the number of times police officers shoot or harm people by adding educational and maturity components to a police officer's basic job requirements.
Projecting outrage: California activists shine light on plastic pollution
A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations plans to publicly release its Presidential Plastic Action Plan, urging President-elect Joe Biden to address the plastic pollution crisis.
A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations plans to publicly release its Presidential Plastic Action Plan, urging President-elect Joe Biden to address the plastic pollution crisis.
High-powered players question California's playground ban during virus shutdown
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
Vallejo resident finds 3 dead dogs in separate bags on street
The resident said they looked like German Shepherd puppies around six or eight months old.
The resident said they looked like German Shepherd puppies around six or eight months old.
DA George Gascón promises drastic criminal justice reform in LA County, including ending cash bail
Gascón promised to mostly eliminate the cash bail system, no longer pursue the death penalty, eliminate all sentencing enhancements, disband the special circumstances committee, and reopen past cases including police use of force.
Gascón promised to mostly eliminate the cash bail system, no longer pursue the death penalty, eliminate all sentencing enhancements, disband the special circumstances committee, and reopen past cases including police use of force.
East Bay gym owner, restaurateurs among those defying California health orders
The backlash against tough new restrictions is growing.
The backlash against tough new restrictions is growing.
33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Evacuations lifted for Wilson Fire in Jurupa Valley, that set nearby pallet yard ablaze
Evacuations were lifted Monday morning after strong Santa Ana winds carried a fire that began Wednesday in a mulch pile in the Jurupa Valley area, setting a nearby pallet yard and threatening surrounding structures.
Evacuations were lifted Monday morning after strong Santa Ana winds carried a fire that began Wednesday in a mulch pile in the Jurupa Valley area, setting a nearby pallet yard and threatening surrounding structures.
Grandma ends up bruised in Santa Rita Jail after calling 911 for help
Jolynn McCabe's situation - calling dispatch for a non-criminal emergency that ended in handcuffs and injury - puts a renewed focus on reforming police departments and what society can do better to help those facing a mental health crisis.
Jolynn McCabe's situation - calling dispatch for a non-criminal emergency that ended in handcuffs and injury - puts a renewed focus on reforming police departments and what society can do better to help those facing a mental health crisis.
Biden picks Xavier Becerra to be first Latino health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary.