Calif. governor signs law where police may only use deadly force if 'necessary,' not 'reasonable'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a measure on Monday aimed at deterring shootings by police, inspired in part by the officer-involved shootings of Sacramento's Stephon Clark, Vallejo's Wille McCoy and Oakland's Oscar Grant.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a measure on Monday aimed at deterring shootings by police, inspired in part by the officer-involved shootings of Sacramento's Stephon Clark, Vallejo's Wille McCoy and Oakland's Oscar Grant.
CHP aerial video captures illegal sideshow activity in Northern California
Drivers allegedly involved in a series of sideshows last weekend in western Contra Costa County may be facing criminal charges now that the California Highway Patrol has filed eight complaints with the district attorney.
Drivers allegedly involved in a series of sideshows last weekend in western Contra Costa County may be facing criminal charges now that the California Highway Patrol has filed eight complaints with the district attorney.
Calif. girls launch creation of 15,000 butterflies to represent migrant children in U.S. detention
Jyothi Marbin and her 11-year-old daughter were listening to the radio this summer when they heard a story about the number of migrant children being detained in U.S. custody.
Jyothi Marbin and her 11-year-old daughter were listening to the radio this summer when they heard a story about the number of migrant children being detained in U.S. custody.
California school named after Pulitzer Prize-winning author, undocumented immigrant
When children attend a new elementary school in Mountain View, Calif. on Monday after a long summer vacation, they will be gracing a campus that is believed to be the first in the United States named after an undocumented immigrant.
When children attend a new elementary school in Mountain View, Calif. on Monday after a long summer vacation, they will be gracing a campus that is believed to be the first in the United States named after an undocumented immigrant.
NFL stars Norman, Davis help bail out illegal immigrant from ICE center
NFL players Josh Norman and Demario Davis on Monday helped bail out an illegal immigrant who since May had been detained at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center.
NFL players Josh Norman and Demario Davis on Monday helped bail out an illegal immigrant who since May had been detained at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center.
Coachella woman convicted of animal cruelty gets jail time, probation for dumping puppies in trash bin
A Coachella woman authorities caught on surveillance video in April dumping a bag of 3-day-old puppies into a trash bin has received jail time after changing her plea to guilty.
A Coachella woman authorities caught on surveillance video in April dumping a bag of 3-day-old puppies into a trash bin has received jail time after changing her plea to guilty.
'Friends' fans: Central Perk pop-up coffee shops are coming to Los Angeles
Friends fans are in for a treat: Central Perk is coming to Los Angeles.
Friends fans are in for a treat: Central Perk is coming to Los Angeles.
California baseball team cancels taco-eating championship after man dies
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A minor league baseball team in Central California has canceled Saturday’s scheduled World Taco Eating Championship after the death of a 41-year-old man during a taco-eating contest.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A minor league baseball team in Central California has canceled Saturday’s scheduled World Taco Eating Championship after the death of a 41-year-old man during a taco-eating contest.
$3.4 million worth of counterfeit products seized at LAX
Over 5,300 counterfeit products were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Los Angeles International Airport.
Over 5,300 counterfeit products were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Los Angeles International Airport.
California man dies after competing in taco-eating contest
Authorities say a man died shortly after competing in a taco-eating contest in Fresno.
Authorities say a man died shortly after competing in a taco-eating contest in Fresno.
100 Bay Area 'Ladies in Red' cross historic bridge in Selma, Alabama on civil rights tour
More than 100 African-American Bay Area women stood on the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on Monday, bracing the wind, rain, and lightning in a literal and symbolic milestone highlighting their emotional civil rights tour that kicked off from Oakland.
More than 100 African-American Bay Area women stood on the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on Monday, bracing the wind, rain, and lightning in a literal and symbolic milestone highlighting their emotional civil rights tour that kicked off from Oakland.
Goal of fighting fire with fire faces hurdles in US West
Prescribed fires are credited with making forests healthier and stopping or slowing the advance of some blazes. Despite those successes, there are plenty of reasons they are not set as often as officials would like, ranging from poor conditions to safely burn to bureaucratic snags and public opposition.
Prescribed fires are credited with making forests healthier and stopping or slowing the advance of some blazes. Despite those successes, there are plenty of reasons they are not set as often as officials would like, ranging from poor conditions to safely burn to bureaucratic snags and public opposition.
CHP officer killed, 2 others injured after gun battle erupts in Riverside
A shooting broke out Monday evening between a suspect and California Highway Patrol officers in the area of Eastridge Avenue and the southbound 215 Freeway in Riverside that ended with a CHP officer losing his life, the suspect being killed, and two other officers hurt.
A shooting broke out Monday evening between a suspect and California Highway Patrol officers in the area of Eastridge Avenue and the southbound 215 Freeway in Riverside that ended with a CHP officer losing his life, the suspect being killed, and two other officers hurt.
A-Rod's rental car burglarized in San Francisco; thieves steal $500K in goods
Former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez was a victim of theft Sunday night in San Francisco after thieves broke into his rental car, making off with a half-million dollars in valuables, according to reports.
Former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez was a victim of theft Sunday night in San Francisco after thieves broke into his rental car, making off with a half-million dollars in valuables, according to reports.
Shocking video captures young Victorville boy trying to drown dog in pool
Shocking video posted on Facebook shows a young boy attempting to drown a small dog in a backyard pool in Victorville.
Shocking video posted on Facebook shows a young boy attempting to drown a small dog in a backyard pool in Victorville.
San Jose mayor proposes first-in-nation insurance requirement for guns following mass shootings
In the wake of three mass shootings in two weeks across the country, the mayor of San Jose, Calif., on Monday proposed what is being called a first-in-the-nation move to require all gun owners to carry liability insurance for their weapons.
In the wake of three mass shootings in two weeks across the country, the mayor of San Jose, Calif., on Monday proposed what is being called a first-in-the-nation move to require all gun owners to carry liability insurance for their weapons.
'Watermelon snow' found in Yosemite National Park at high elevation
As the so-called dog days of summer have finally arrived, the still-frozen slopes of Yosemite National Park are now sporting what some may know as "watermelon snow" -- but don't confuse it for the popular summertime treat.
As the so-called dog days of summer have finally arrived, the still-frozen slopes of Yosemite National Park are now sporting what some may know as "watermelon snow" -- but don't confuse it for the popular summertime treat.
California middle school teacher draws scrutiny for giving students gender identity cards
A middle school science teacher in California caused an uproar this week for giving his students a "Gender Unicorn" sheet that explained gender identity and sexual attraction.
A middle school science teacher in California caused an uproar this week for giving his students a "Gender Unicorn" sheet that explained gender identity and sexual attraction.
California city denies permit for Straight Pride rally
A Northern California city has denied a request to hold a so-called Straight Pride rally at a park.
A Northern California city has denied a request to hold a so-called Straight Pride rally at a park.
Million-dollar life-saving surgery denied for Orange County toddler born with half a heart
An Orange County couple is in a fight with their insurer over a special surgery for their young son.
An Orange County couple is in a fight with their insurer over a special surgery for their young son.