California lawmaker wants to decriminalize jaywalking
Assemblyman Phil Ting planned to unveil Assembly Bill 1238, or “The Freedom to Walk Act,” which would decriminalize jaywalking across the state, which many say more negatively affects low-income people who can't pay the fines and people of color who often become targets of the police.
Assemblyman Phil Ting planned to unveil Assembly Bill 1238, or “The Freedom to Walk Act,” which would decriminalize jaywalking across the state, which many say more negatively affects low-income people who can't pay the fines and people of color who often become targets of the police.
California Supreme Court rules judges must consider ability to pay in setting bail
“The common practice of conditioning freedom solely on whether an arrestee can afford bail is unconstitutional,” the justices said in a unanimous decision.
“The common practice of conditioning freedom solely on whether an arrestee can afford bail is unconstitutional,” the justices said in a unanimous decision.
Californians aged 16+ to become eligible for vaccine on April 15, residents 50+ on April 1
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
Dublin school board trustee killed in crash while volunteering at food drive
Dublin Unified School District's board trustee was killed on Wednesday when she became pinned between two vehicles at Fallon Middle School, officials say.
Dublin Unified School District's board trustee was killed on Wednesday when she became pinned between two vehicles at Fallon Middle School, officials say.
After 100 years, California condor could return to northwest
The new initiative calls for releasing four or six juvenile condors each year for 20 years throughout Redwood National Park, which is about an hour’s drive from the Oregon border.
The new initiative calls for releasing four or six juvenile condors each year for 20 years throughout Redwood National Park, which is about an hour’s drive from the Oregon border.
Friends grieve mother who police say was mowed down intentionally at Santa Rosa homeless camp
Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.
Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.
Santa Clara County takes stand for menstrual equity, makes feminine products free
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
California groups track face masks, PPE bound for ocean
Larger mammals can ingest PPE, and plastic from the items can disrupt the ocean’s food chains.
Larger mammals can ingest PPE, and plastic from the items can disrupt the ocean’s food chains.
California prisons will soon resume limited in-person visits
Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.
Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.
Shooting scare at Yountville Veterans Home comes as nation sees two mass murders in 1 week
The Napa County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday cleared the scene at the Yountville Veterans Home after authorities searched for nearly five hours for a person whom a caller said might be armed with a weapon on campus.
The Napa County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday cleared the scene at the Yountville Veterans Home after authorities searched for nearly five hours for a person whom a caller said might be armed with a weapon on campus.
Police investigate hate crime after Asian American woman in Seal Beach receives threatening letter
Authorities in Seal Beach were investigating a hate crime after a threatening letter was mailed to an elderly Asian American woman residing in an adult community on the day of her husband's funeral.
Authorities in Seal Beach were investigating a hate crime after a threatening letter was mailed to an elderly Asian American woman residing in an adult community on the day of her husband's funeral.
Prince Harry has a new gig: Executive at Silicon Valley startup
The Duke of Sussex will become the "chief impact officer" of BetterUp Inc., a San Francisco-based firm.
The Duke of Sussex will become the "chief impact officer" of BetterUp Inc., a San Francisco-based firm.
California may end 'spousal rape' distinction in punishment
The distinction dates from the days when women were expected to obey their husbands and was “based on the idea that men have a property right of sexual access to the bodies of their wives,” said Stanford University law professor and sociologist Michele Dauber.
The distinction dates from the days when women were expected to obey their husbands and was “based on the idea that men have a property right of sexual access to the bodies of their wives,” said Stanford University law professor and sociologist Michele Dauber.
Elderly siblings found dead in Altadena after kidnapping witnessed during Zoom call
The person who called 911 had just witnessed someone kidnap a woman during a Zoom call. By the time deputies arrived, a man was found dead in a driveway and the woman was found dead inside the home.
The person who called 911 had just witnessed someone kidnap a woman during a Zoom call. By the time deputies arrived, a man was found dead in a driveway and the woman was found dead inside the home.
Ontario explosion: 2 killed when massive cache of fireworks detonate
Residents in an Ontario neighborhood were allowed to return home Monday nearly a week after a massive cache of fireworks exploded leaving two people dead.
Residents in an Ontario neighborhood were allowed to return home Monday nearly a week after a massive cache of fireworks exploded leaving two people dead.
California winery will pay $10,000 a month, provide free housing to work in Sonoma
Does a job at a winery with free housing and a $10,000 monthly salary sound like your dream job? A winery in California’s Sonoma Valley is hiring.
Does a job at a winery with free housing and a $10,000 monthly salary sound like your dream job? A winery in California’s Sonoma Valley is hiring.
California Legislature OK's paid sick leave for coronavirus, vaccine appointments and more
The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.
The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.
Actor Armie Hammer accused of raping woman: 'I thought he was going to kill me'
The Los Angeles Police Department has launched a sexual assault investigation into Armie Hammer after an alleged victim came forward claiming the actor raped her and used manipulation tactics in order to control her. A representative for the actor said he denies the claim.
The Los Angeles Police Department has launched a sexual assault investigation into Armie Hammer after an alleged victim came forward claiming the actor raped her and used manipulation tactics in order to control her. A representative for the actor said he denies the claim.
Man trying to steal catalytic converter crushed to death by car
A man was crushed to death by a vehicle while allegedly trying to steal its catalytic converter, Anaheim Police said Wednesday.
A man was crushed to death by a vehicle while allegedly trying to steal its catalytic converter, Anaheim Police said Wednesday.
California theme park association hoping to 'mitigate' screaming when amusements, thrill rides reopen
Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood are among the trade group's members.
Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood are among the trade group's members.