Vigil held for missing LA mom; family continues to search for clues in her disappearance
It’s been three weeks since Heidi Planck went missing, but her family and friends aren’t giving up hope.
It’s been three weeks since Heidi Planck went missing, but her family and friends aren’t giving up hope.
Former USC athletics official pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
A former USC senior associate athletic director has pleaded guilty for her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.
A former USC senior associate athletic director has pleaded guilty for her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.
San Francisco police sergeant arrested on suspicion of robbing San Mateo Rite Aid
A San Francisco police sergeant was arrested on suspicion of robbing a San Mateo Rite Aid and is on unpaid leave pending an internal investigation. A source said he was stealing painkillers.
A San Francisco police sergeant was arrested on suspicion of robbing a San Mateo Rite Aid and is on unpaid leave pending an internal investigation. A source said he was stealing painkillers.
Disneyland guests trapped on Pirates of the Caribbean ride on Halloween
Riders were apparently stuck on the malfunctioned ride for roughly 90 minutes.
Riders were apparently stuck on the malfunctioned ride for roughly 90 minutes.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.
Bay Area woman battling cancer survives bear attack while visiting Tahoe
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.
After California oil spill, environmentalists plan to sue US
A month after a Southern California offshore oil spill, environmental advocates said Tuesday that they plan to sue the federal government over the failure to review and update plans for platforms off the coast.
A month after a Southern California offshore oil spill, environmental advocates said Tuesday that they plan to sue the federal government over the failure to review and update plans for platforms off the coast.
Pittsburg High protest over student who came to school in KKK costume
“It's not a costume,” Pittsburg High student Dehlia Strassner said of a classmate coming to school in a KKK costume. “It's a hate crime. And it's really not OK.”
“It's not a costume,” Pittsburg High student Dehlia Strassner said of a classmate coming to school in a KKK costume. “It's a hate crime. And it's really not OK.”
Mac Miller death: Man who sold drugs to rapper agrees to plead guilty
A man has agreed to plead guilty to providing counterfeit drugs containing fentanyl to Mac Miller prior to the hip- hop performer's overdose death, according to court papers obtained Thursday.
A man has agreed to plead guilty to providing counterfeit drugs containing fentanyl to Mac Miller prior to the hip- hop performer's overdose death, according to court papers obtained Thursday.
Inmates in California prisons making 8 cents an hour, senator calling it ‘Modern Day Slavery’
In California’s prison system, there are roughly 94,000 inmates. Many of them have jobs, everything from manufacturing to food services. However, their salaries are 8 cents per hour. One state senator plans to change that.
In California’s prison system, there are roughly 94,000 inmates. Many of them have jobs, everything from manufacturing to food services. However, their salaries are 8 cents per hour. One state senator plans to change that.
Disneyland increasing ticket prices in California
The "Happiest Place on Earth," just got more expensive.
The "Happiest Place on Earth," just got more expensive.
California TikTok star pleads not guilty to double murder
A TikTok star with nearly a million online followers pleaded not guilty to shooting and killing his newly estranged wife and a man she was with last week at a San Diego high-rise.
A TikTok star with nearly a million online followers pleaded not guilty to shooting and killing his newly estranged wife and a man she was with last week at a San Diego high-rise.
UC Berkeley professor resigns over free speech battle
A leading climate physicist at University of California, Berkeley, resigned in protest after his colleagues rejected his bid to invite a speaker to campus following outrage on the speaker’s views on the sweeping violence last summer after George Floyd’s death.
A leading climate physicist at University of California, Berkeley, resigned in protest after his colleagues rejected his bid to invite a speaker to campus following outrage on the speaker’s views on the sweeping violence last summer after George Floyd’s death.
3 charged in LA with stealing public funds meant to help homeless
Three people have been charged with fraud and embezzlement for an alleged scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds meant to help California’s homeless residents, the state’s attorney general said Thursday.
Three people have been charged with fraud and embezzlement for an alleged scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds meant to help California’s homeless residents, the state’s attorney general said Thursday.
Retired Oakland police captain wounded, 1 other killed during gas station gun battle
The former head of Ceasefire and retired Oakland Police Capt. Ersie Joyner was wounded in a shooting at a gas station on Thursday. A robbery suspect was also shot dead and another was injured.
The former head of Ceasefire and retired Oakland Police Capt. Ersie Joyner was wounded in a shooting at a gas station on Thursday. A robbery suspect was also shot dead and another was injured.
California proposes new oil drilling ban near neighborhoods
California’s oil and gas regulator on Thursday proposed that the state ban new oil drilling within 3,200 feet of schools, homes and hospitals to protect public health in what would be the nation’s largest buffer zone between oil wells and communities.
California’s oil and gas regulator on Thursday proposed that the state ban new oil drilling within 3,200 feet of schools, homes and hospitals to protect public health in what would be the nation’s largest buffer zone between oil wells and communities.
Bill Clinton 'glad to be back home' after non-COVID-19 hospitalization
“I'm really glad to be back home,” former President Bill Clinton said in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday.
“I'm really glad to be back home,” former President Bill Clinton said in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday.
California school district tells parents their children must eat lunch in the rain due to COVID
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Medical examiner ID's man who died at Phish concert in San Francisco
The San Francisco Medical Examiner identified the man who appears to have leapt to his death at a Phish concert over the weekend as Ryan Prosser, 47, of Athens, NY.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner identified the man who appears to have leapt to his death at a Phish concert over the weekend as Ryan Prosser, 47, of Athens, NY.
TikTok star robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco
A popular singer on TikTok was robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco. The thieves made away with $30,000 worth of equipment.
A popular singer on TikTok was robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco. The thieves made away with $30,000 worth of equipment.