USC to require students, staff be vaccinated against the flu by Nov. 1
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
Federal judge requires vaccines for California prison staff
A federal judge ordered that all employees entering California prisons be vaccinated or have a religious or medical exemption. The prison guard’s union said it may appeal the mandate.
A federal judge ordered that all employees entering California prisons be vaccinated or have a religious or medical exemption. The prison guard’s union said it may appeal the mandate.
Man loses 120 pounds, becomes triathlete after wife dies: 'I wanted something more'
Bill Bowden, 52, from Burbank, California, has lost about 120 pounds since 2019 and is participating in his first triathlon on Saturday.
Bill Bowden, 52, from Burbank, California, has lost about 120 pounds since 2019 and is participating in his first triathlon on Saturday.
California to replace the word ‘alien’ from its laws
California will strike the word “alien” from its state laws, getting rid of what Gov. Gavin Newsom called “an offensive term for a human being” that has “fueled a divisive and hurtful narrative.”
California will strike the word “alien” from its state laws, getting rid of what Gov. Gavin Newsom called “an offensive term for a human being” that has “fueled a divisive and hurtful narrative.”
Brother’s heartfelt obituary for sister goes viral: ‘I needed you too’
Karen Sydow was described as someone who ‘never had wants or misgivings.’
Karen Sydow was described as someone who ‘never had wants or misgivings.’
Suspects to stand trial in 1996 Kristin Smart disappearance
The man last seen with Kristin Smart before she vanished from a college campus 25 years ago on the Central California coast will stand trial on a murder charge in her suspected death and his father will face a charge as an accomplice for allegedly helping bury her body, a judge ruled Wednesday.
The man last seen with Kristin Smart before she vanished from a college campus 25 years ago on the Central California coast will stand trial on a murder charge in her suspected death and his father will face a charge as an accomplice for allegedly helping bury her body, a judge ruled Wednesday.
SFO first U.S. airport to mandate vaccinations for all employees
All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sex charges in new indictment
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty Monday in downtown Los Angeles to sex-related criminal counts involving five women, including a restored charge that had been dismissed by a judge.
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty Monday in downtown Los Angeles to sex-related criminal counts involving five women, including a restored charge that had been dismissed by a judge.
California court overturns murder convictions, cites racism
The prosecutor in the Contra Costa County case inappropriately questioned the 25-year-old woman’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement and dismissed her for reasons that “were plainly tied to race,” said a unanimous ruling by a division of the First Appellate District of California.
The prosecutor in the Contra Costa County case inappropriately questioned the 25-year-old woman’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement and dismissed her for reasons that “were plainly tied to race,” said a unanimous ruling by a division of the First Appellate District of California.
Vietnam War veteran needs help starting barber shop back up
It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.
It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.
California has lowest COVID case rate in the nation
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
Newborn named after Marine dad killed in Afghanistan airport bombing
The name of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a Marine who was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last month, will live on through his newborn daughter.
The name of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a Marine who was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last month, will live on through his newborn daughter.
Wendy Williams tests positive for ‘breakthrough’ case of COVID-19
“The Wendy Williams Show” was set to premiere on Sept. 20, but following Wendy Williams’ diagnosis, the show will now premiere on Oct. 4.
“The Wendy Williams Show” was set to premiere on Sept. 20, but following Wendy Williams’ diagnosis, the show will now premiere on Oct. 4.
BART train drags woman to death as she's tethered to dog
BART is now confirming that a woman was dragged to her death after the doors of a train closed between her and the dog she had on a leash. Now federal authorities are looking into the horrific accident.
BART is now confirming that a woman was dragged to her death after the doors of a train closed between her and the dog she had on a leash. Now federal authorities are looking into the horrific accident.
SoCal nurse, husband leave behind 5 kids, including newborn, after dying of COVID-19
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
Suspected drunk driver in Oakland slams into van filled with kids
The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van.
The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van.
1st openly transgender bishop of major Christian denomination installed in San Francisco
The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.
The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.
California bill to bar police from using certain face-down holds headed to governor
The measure by Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gipson, a former police officer himself, would prohibit police from using techniques that create a substantial risk of what’s known as “positional asphyxia.”
The measure by Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gipson, a former police officer himself, would prohibit police from using techniques that create a substantial risk of what’s known as “positional asphyxia.”
Crossing guard killed at Lafayette school lauded as hero
A memorial was created in memory for 44-year-old crossing guard Ashley Dias, who died helping students cross the street, at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette.
A memorial was created in memory for 44-year-old crossing guard Ashley Dias, who died helping students cross the street, at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette.