California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires in 2020
California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 31 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record.
California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 31 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record.
California struggles with theme park reopening rules amid pressure
Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.
Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.
DA files more charges against disgraced ex-film producer Harvey Weinstein
Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein -- who was already charged in Los Angeles with sex-related charges involving three women -- was charged Friday with sexually assaulting two other women in Beverly Hills.
Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein -- who was already charged in Los Angeles with sex-related charges involving three women -- was charged Friday with sexually assaulting two other women in Beverly Hills.
Culture Conversations: Amplifying the voice of Dolores Huerta
In this episode, we speak to the Civil Rights icon, Dolores Huerta, about her lifelong journey of fighting for the rights of immigrant farmworkers and the impact the Black Lives Matter movement is having on our society.
In this episode, we speak to the Civil Rights icon, Dolores Huerta, about her lifelong journey of fighting for the rights of immigrant farmworkers and the impact the Black Lives Matter movement is having on our society.
California to study reparations for Black Americans
The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.
The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.
Mark Cuban donates $50,000 to each of the Los Angeles deputies shot in ambush attack
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donated $50,000 to each of the families of the two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who were wounded in an ambush attack last month.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donated $50,000 to each of the families of the two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who were wounded in an ambush attack last month.
California now bans certain chokeholds but governor bans other justice reforms
The California bill banning neck holds does not apply to the sort of suffocation that killed Floyd in May in Minneapolis and led to months of protests. Floyd died when a police officer put his knee on Floyd’s neck while he was on the ground.
The California bill banning neck holds does not apply to the sort of suffocation that killed Floyd in May in Minneapolis and led to months of protests. Floyd died when a police officer put his knee on Floyd’s neck while he was on the ground.
California now allows all outdoor playgrounds to reopen to public
Some outdoor playgrounds in the Bay Area are starting to welcome back families. New state guidelines allow cities to reopen outdoor recreational facilities and playgrounds. The City of Concord is planning to reopen all its 19 playgrounds on Thursday.
Some outdoor playgrounds in the Bay Area are starting to welcome back families. New state guidelines allow cities to reopen outdoor recreational facilities and playgrounds. The City of Concord is planning to reopen all its 19 playgrounds on Thursday.
Brothers killed in Westlake Village crash; co-founder of prominent burn center arrested
A vigil was held Wednesday night to honor the life of two little boys who died after being struck by a suspected DUI driver in Westlake Village.
A vigil was held Wednesday night to honor the life of two little boys who died after being struck by a suspected DUI driver in Westlake Village.
Suspect arrested in ambush shooting of two LASD deputies in Compton
Deonte Lee Murray, a convicted felon, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies during an ambush in Compton, authorities announced Wednesday.
Deonte Lee Murray, a convicted felon, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies during an ambush in Compton, authorities announced Wednesday.
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
Boy gives Baby Yoda to firefighters, the doll now serves as moral support on fire lines
A little green doll has served as a morale booster and has brought smiles and a feeling of comfort and connection to fire crews battling wildfires in Oregon and Colorado, and he just might be making plans for a visit to California soon.
A little green doll has served as a morale booster and has brought smiles and a feeling of comfort and connection to fire crews battling wildfires in Oregon and Colorado, and he just might be making plans for a visit to California soon.
Diners can now start eating inside San Francisco restaurants
San Francisco restaurants can start allowing customers to dine inside on Wednesday.
San Francisco restaurants can start allowing customers to dine inside on Wednesday.
'It doesn't get any easier:' 70,000 under Glass Fire evacuation orders
The Glass Fire began Sunday as three fires that merged and drove vineyards and mountain areas into eastern Santa Rosa.
The Glass Fire began Sunday as three fires that merged and drove vineyards and mountain areas into eastern Santa Rosa.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
California law prioritizes people over corporate home-buyers
The bill is designed to keep corporations from snapping up homes and letting some fall into disrepair as they did during the Great Recession. The issue drew national attention a year ago when several homeless mothers calling themselves Moms 4 Housing moved into a vacant, corporate-owned house in West Oakland.
The bill is designed to keep corporations from snapping up homes and letting some fall into disrepair as they did during the Great Recession. The issue drew national attention a year ago when several homeless mothers calling themselves Moms 4 Housing moved into a vacant, corporate-owned house in West Oakland.
California governor declares state of emergency; 3 die in Shasta County's Zogg Fire
The Zogg Fire is one of nearly 30 wildfires burning in California.
The Zogg Fire is one of nearly 30 wildfires burning in California.
New California law prompted by crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people that makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people that makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime.
65 people incarcerated in California prisons have now died of coronavirus
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
LA Clippers fire head coach Doc Rivers
Following a disappointing end to a season that saw the team fall short of the NBA Finals, Doc Rivers was ousted on Monday as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Following a disappointing end to a season that saw the team fall short of the NBA Finals, Doc Rivers was ousted on Monday as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.