Prop. 16: California's affirmative action measure fails
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Election Day: Mariachi bands play for voters waiting in line
As voters waited in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, mariachi bands in multiple states were keeping spirits high.
As voters waited in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, mariachi bands in multiple states were keeping spirits high.
2 California measures would expand voting rights for felons, teens
Prop. 17 would restore the vote for some felons and Prop. 18 would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they turn 18 before the general election.
Prop. 17 would restore the vote for some felons and Prop. 18 would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they turn 18 before the general election.
Silverado Fire: 98% contained; 2 firefighters remain in critical condition
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
Dodgers: No World Series celebrations in Los Angeles 'until it is safe' amid pandemic
The Dodgers announced that there will be no World Series championship celebration in Los Angeles, "until it is safe to do so," amid the coronavirus pandemic and following Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis.
The Dodgers announced that there will be no World Series championship celebration in Los Angeles, "until it is safe to do so," amid the coronavirus pandemic and following Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis.
Southern California wildfires force 80,000 to flee as utility company faces scrutiny
Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.
Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.
Looting, vandalism reported in downtown Los Angeles after Dodgers' World Series win
Celebrations in Los Angeles turned violent following the Dodgers' World Series win over the Rays Tuesday night, as crowds set fires and looted stores.
Celebrations in Los Angeles turned violent following the Dodgers' World Series win over the Rays Tuesday night, as crowds set fires and looted stores.
Dodgers capture first World Series win since 1988 after beating Rays
The wait is finally over!
The wait is finally over!
Southern California wildfires: Wind-driven blazes force thousands to flee
Two out-of-control wildfires on Tuesday raged in Orange County, California as crews worked to contain the flames and thousands of people were forced to evacuate.
Two out-of-control wildfires on Tuesday raged in Orange County, California as crews worked to contain the flames and thousands of people were forced to evacuate.
Governor: California's process for imposing death penalty 'infected by racism'
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuation of over 90,000 in Southern California
The Silverado Fire had burned at least 4,000 acres with zero containment Monday in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles.
The Silverado Fire had burned at least 4,000 acres with zero containment Monday in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles.
'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
Suspect who led officers on chase in stolen box truck arrested
A man was arrested after leading officers on a chase from downtown Los Angeles to Burbank on Monday morning.
A man was arrested after leading officers on a chase from downtown Los Angeles to Burbank on Monday morning.
USC football players, activists call for reinstatement of Munir McClain
USC football players, civil rights activists and family members of suspended receiver Munir McClain called for his reinstatement Sunday.
USC football players, civil rights activists and family members of suspended receiver Munir McClain called for his reinstatement Sunday.
Fight near Starbucks leads to death of California man, 69; suspect, 20, in custody
A 69-year-old California man died Wednesday, three days after being knocked unconscious outside a Starbucks coffee shop for complaining about loud music, according to reports.
A 69-year-old California man died Wednesday, three days after being knocked unconscious outside a Starbucks coffee shop for complaining about loud music, according to reports.
Judge sentences ex-49er Dana Stubblefield to 15 years to life for Morgan Hill rape
Prosecutors say Stubblefield lured a developmentally disabled woman into his Morgan Hill home with the promise of a job.
Prosecutors say Stubblefield lured a developmentally disabled woman into his Morgan Hill home with the promise of a job.
Jobs, shops, budget hit by California theme park closures
Now that state health officials announced strict new rules for reopening the parks, attractions spanning from Disneyland to Universal Studios are bracing for an even longer shutdown — and so are the surrounding communities.
Now that state health officials announced strict new rules for reopening the parks, attractions spanning from Disneyland to Universal Studios are bracing for an even longer shutdown — and so are the surrounding communities.
Masked bandits: Raccoons caught red-handed breaking into California bank
Two young raccoons were caught "breaking into" a California bank, living up to their masked bandit reputation.
Two young raccoons were caught "breaking into" a California bank, living up to their masked bandit reputation.
VIDEO: San Francisco firefighters rescue person trapped on rocks in Presidio
Lt. John Baxter said on a Twitter video that crews had found the person in the water by the rocks at Battery Crosby.
Lt. John Baxter said on a Twitter video that crews had found the person in the water by the rocks at Battery Crosby.
Parents of 545 children separated at border can’t be found
The children were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 26, 2018, when a federal judge in San Diego ordered that children in government custody be reunited with their parents.
The children were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 26, 2018, when a federal judge in San Diego ordered that children in government custody be reunited with their parents.