Judge: Christmas trees aren't religious symbols, menorah won't be displayed
A federal judge in California has ruled that Christmas trees are no longer seen as religious symbols and therefore, a menorah – which is religious – can be refused from being displayed at a school holiday ceremony.
A federal judge in California has ruled that Christmas trees are no longer seen as religious symbols and therefore, a menorah – which is religious – can be refused from being displayed at a school holiday ceremony.
114 year-old Berkeley woman, 110 year-old Oakland man make up the 'oldest living' in the state
It’s a distinction few can claim and most certainly one worth celebrating. Known as the oldest living person in California, Mila Mangold turned 114 years old last month, surrounded by residents and staff of her senior care home in El Cerrito.
It’s a distinction few can claim and most certainly one worth celebrating. Known as the oldest living person in California, Mila Mangold turned 114 years old last month, surrounded by residents and staff of her senior care home in El Cerrito.
Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders
Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.
Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.
Alex Morgan to leave Orlando Pride: What team she will join
Morgan was one of the NWSL’s original players when the league launched in 2013. She spent three seasons with the Portland Thorns before joining the expansion Orlando Pride.
Morgan was one of the NWSL’s original players when the league launched in 2013. She spent three seasons with the Portland Thorns before joining the expansion Orlando Pride.
Kim Kardashian West passes California's 'baby bar' exam
Kim Kardashian West is one step closer to becoming an attorney after the reality TV star and businesswoman revealed that she passed California’s “baby bar” exam.
Kim Kardashian West is one step closer to becoming an attorney after the reality TV star and businesswoman revealed that she passed California’s “baby bar” exam.
Will new bacon law begin? California grocers seek delay
Put simply, the law requires that breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves be given enough space to stand and turn around. For pigs, that means they no longer can be kept in narrow “gestation crates” and must have 24 square feet of usable space. Hog farmers argue the changes would be too expensive.
Put simply, the law requires that breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves be given enough space to stand and turn around. For pigs, that means they no longer can be kept in narrow “gestation crates” and must have 24 square feet of usable space. Hog farmers argue the changes would be too expensive.
Off-duty UC Berkeley officer kills man who tried to rob hamburger restaurant at gunpoint
Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed by an off-duty UC Berkeley police officer who was dining inside Nation’s Giant Hamburgers when a man walked in and tried to rob the place at gunpoint.
Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed by an off-duty UC Berkeley police officer who was dining inside Nation’s Giant Hamburgers when a man walked in and tried to rob the place at gunpoint.
Woman falls overboard from cruise ship off coast of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday suspended its search for a woman who went overboard from a Carnival cruise ship near Ensenada, Mexico.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday suspended its search for a woman who went overboard from a Carnival cruise ship near Ensenada, Mexico.
Scott Peterson resentenced to life in prison for murder of pregnant wife
Nearly two decades after being sentenced to die, Scott Peterson was resentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the 2002 slayings of his pregnant wife and unborn son that gripped the world then and since.
Nearly two decades after being sentenced to die, Scott Peterson was resentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the 2002 slayings of his pregnant wife and unborn son that gripped the world then and since.
California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Orlando Magic suffer 126-95 loss to Golden State Warriors
Curry swished a half-court shot to beat the first-quarter buzzer and wound up shooting 8 of 16. He now has 2,958 career regular-season 3s, 15 from tying Allen’s 2,973.
Curry swished a half-court shot to beat the first-quarter buzzer and wound up shooting 8 of 16. He now has 2,958 career regular-season 3s, 15 from tying Allen’s 2,973.
Napa winemaker turns smoke-tainted grapes into vodka
A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.
A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.
Couple found dead on California hiking trail likely tried to save baby, report says
A family friend had reported them missing after they didn’t return from their one-day hiking trip.
A family friend had reported them missing after they didn’t return from their one-day hiking trip.
Slithering ‘snake burglar’: Man steals thousands from California hair salon
Police were looking for a man dubbed the “snake burglar” who wriggled his way through a hair salon in Riverside and fled with several thousand dollars.
Police were looking for a man dubbed the “snake burglar” who wriggled his way through a hair salon in Riverside and fled with several thousand dollars.
California jail guard indicted for sex assaults on inmates
Alex Tafoya was arraigned on charges that include oral copulation by force, sexual penetration by force, false imprisonment by violence, fraud or deceit and assault by a police officer, the San Joaquin district attorney said.
Alex Tafoya was arraigned on charges that include oral copulation by force, sexual penetration by force, false imprisonment by violence, fraud or deceit and assault by a police officer, the San Joaquin district attorney said.
Jacqueline Avant death investigation: Police seek motive behind deadly Beverly Hills shooting
An investigation continues after the deadly shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant. Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry said "every available resource" will be used to find her killer.
An investigation continues after the deadly shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant. Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry said "every available resource" will be used to find her killer.
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies and higher prices
Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington, two of the nation’s largest growers.
Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington, two of the nation’s largest growers.
Jacqueline Avant, wife of music legend Clarence Avant, shot and killed at Beverly Hills estate
Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Clarence Avant, was reportedly shot and killed at their Beverly Hills estate early Wednesday morning, police said. She was 81.
Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Clarence Avant, was reportedly shot and killed at their Beverly Hills estate early Wednesday morning, police said. She was 81.
First U.S. case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in California
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.