Police officers take a knee for George Floyd, saying his death is disturbing 'to the core'

Santa Cruz Police Chief was seen kneeling with George Floyd demonstrators on Friday night - a symbol sparked four years ago by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against African Americans. 

Video shows LAPD vehicle driving through crowd and striking protesters before speeding away

A Los Angeles Police Department vehicle was captured on video striking at least two protesters surrounding the SUV during a protest Sunday in the wake of the death of George Floyd during an encounter with police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Local stores looking forward to reopening met with frustration as looters vandalize storefronts

The weekend of May 30 was supposed to signify hope as stores in Los Angeles County were given the greenlight to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus... however, that’s not the case anymore.  

Looters unleash havoc across Bay Area

Looters trashed stores in Emeryville and San Francisco, causing the mayor to issue a curfew. In Los Angeles, the protests got so out of control on Saturday night that Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency.

Federal officer killed guarding courthouse near Oakland protest

The Oakland shooting occurred after a vehicle pulled up outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building at about 9:45 p.m. Friday. Someone opened fire at two contract security officers who worked for Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service, killing one and critically wounding the other.

Robert Durst murder trial to move to new California court this summer

The California murder trial of real estate heir Robert Durst is likely to move to a new venue this summer, depending on how a judge rules on a defense motion for a mistrial.

Hollywood producer charged with $1.7 million COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud

The former head of a Hollywood production and distribution company was arrested Friday on federal charges alleging he attempted to swindle the coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program out of about $1.7 million.

2 California church services sources of virus outbreaks, officials say

As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release plans for how religious institutions can reopen in California during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced that two church services that were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks.

At least 6 arrests at protest against California virus order

Authorities said at least six people were arrested Thursday at a demonstration in Southern California against the state’s orders limiting activities due to the coronavirus pandemic.

1,200 California pastors to defy state's stay-at-home order on May 31

More than 1,200 California pastors say they will resume in-person services on May 31 in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

US says California's reopening plan discriminates against churches

The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.

4-year-old San Francisco birthday boy feted with fire trucks

A 4-year-old boy in San Francisco, who is obsessed with trucks and cars, was greeted with a special birthday parade.