5 arrested in $1M California EDD fraud affecting at least 100 victims
The five were allegedly stealing mail and personal identification from victims throughout Santa Clara County.
The five were allegedly stealing mail and personal identification from victims throughout Santa Clara County.
Hawaii couple arrested after boarding SFO flight while COVID-positive
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
Justices order review of California virus rules for churches
The high court's unsigned order Thursday, with no noted dissent, leaves the California restrictions in place for now.
The high court's unsigned order Thursday, with no noted dissent, leaves the California restrictions in place for now.
California hits virus-case record; governor's staff tests positive
New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.
New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.
California county to pay $10M to Silicon Valley software engineer left paralyzed after deputy shot him
Placer County agreed to pay Samuel Kolb, 50, and his family $9.9 million to settle a lawsuit the family filed after a deputy shot him twice on Jan. 14, 2018, inside a North Lake Tahoe rental cabin where Kolb and his teenage son were vacationing.
Placer County agreed to pay Samuel Kolb, 50, and his family $9.9 million to settle a lawsuit the family filed after a deputy shot him twice on Jan. 14, 2018, inside a North Lake Tahoe rental cabin where Kolb and his teenage son were vacationing.
California paid $400 million in jobless benefits to inmates
California sent about $400 million in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments to state prisoners, a state official said Tuesday, nearly triple the amount disclosed last week and a number that could grow as a criminal investigation continues.
California sent about $400 million in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments to state prisoners, a state official said Tuesday, nearly triple the amount disclosed last week and a number that could grow as a criminal investigation continues.
California governor blocks release of Charles Manson follower
A California panel recommended parole in July for Van Houten, who has spent nearly five decades in prison.
A California panel recommended parole in July for Van Houten, who has spent nearly five decades in prison.
When California students return to school in person, they will need to be immunized
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
Bay Area teen gets surprise phone call from Kamala Harris after portrait goes viral
A young Bay Area artist was shocked after receiving a phone call from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
A young Bay Area artist was shocked after receiving a phone call from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
California can't ban vanity license plates it considers 'offensive,' judge rules
Plaintiffs included a gay man in Oakland who owns Queer Folks Records and wanted to use the word “QUEER” but was refused because the DMV said that might be considered insulting.
Plaintiffs included a gay man in Oakland who owns Queer Folks Records and wanted to use the word “QUEER” but was refused because the DMV said that might be considered insulting.
Californians urged to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings amid coronavirus surge
With California desperately battling an out-of-control coronavirus surge, the state’s health secretary is urging families to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving and Los Angeles County appeared on the brink of issuing a stay-home order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
With California desperately battling an out-of-control coronavirus surge, the state’s health secretary is urging families to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving and Los Angeles County appeared on the brink of issuing a stay-home order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
California prisons take no 'meaningful steps' to reducing San Quentin population: attorneys
In the last month, CDCR has only reduced San Quentin’s population by 112 prisoners.
In the last month, CDCR has only reduced San Quentin’s population by 112 prisoners.
Death Row inmates part of California's 'massive' unemployment fraud; totals could top $1B
Authorities said between March and August, 35,000 inmates filed unemployment claims through the state's Employment Development Department. Of that 20,000 claims were paid out totaling more than $140 million.
Authorities said between March and August, 35,000 inmates filed unemployment claims through the state's Employment Development Department. Of that 20,000 claims were paid out totaling more than $140 million.
Judge awards more than $200K in damages against comedian Katt Williams
A former personal assistant to comedian Katt Williams was awarded more than $200,000 in damages for his alleged unprovoked attack on her nearly four years ago at a Studio City hotel, court papers show.
A former personal assistant to comedian Katt Williams was awarded more than $200,000 in damages for his alleged unprovoked attack on her nearly four years ago at a Studio City hotel, court papers show.
One arrested after stabbing at San Jose church leaves 2 dead, 3 injured
The violence did not occur during a religious ceremony, the police said. Instead, the attack apparently involved people who were receiving shelter in the church.
The violence did not occur during a religious ceremony, the police said. Instead, the attack apparently involved people who were receiving shelter in the church.
Mom's boyfriend accused of fatally stomping 3-year-old's head into the ground, police say
A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of brutally killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old son.
A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of brutally killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old son.
California NAACP leader resigns amid conflict-of-interest backlash
She was especially prominent in commercials against Proposition 15, which sought to raise commercial property taxes to increase funding for schools, and against Proposition 25, which would have eliminated the use of cash bail.
She was especially prominent in commercials against Proposition 15, which sought to raise commercial property taxes to increase funding for schools, and against Proposition 25, which would have eliminated the use of cash bail.
Woman smacks boyfriend on the head during Disneyland proposal, says she thought he was 'trolling'
A woman’s unexpected reaction to her boyfriend proposing to her during a trip to Disneyland may not have made the moment as magical as the couple probably would’ve wanted, but at least it made them viral stars.
A woman’s unexpected reaction to her boyfriend proposing to her during a trip to Disneyland may not have made the moment as magical as the couple probably would’ve wanted, but at least it made them viral stars.
Gavin Newsom and family in quarantine after COVID exposure
Gov. Newsom, his wife and children are in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 through a California Highway Patrol officer.
Gov. Newsom, his wife and children are in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 through a California Highway Patrol officer.
Hospitals worried they might exceed capacity because of coronavirus surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, hospitals throughout the Bay Area are seeing the impacts.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, hospitals throughout the Bay Area are seeing the impacts.