California's public health director abruptly resigns in midst of coronavirus pandemic

California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.

California eyes 11 police reforms following death of George Floyd

California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Authorities recover bodies of seven Marines, Navy sailor after California Marine tank sinks

Authorities on Friday recovered the bodies of nine people killed when a Marine landing craft sank in hundreds of feet of water off the Southern California coast, authorities said.

Arnold Schwarzenegger describes quarantine life with pet donkey and mini horse

While most pet-owners have spent the pandemic sheltering with their favorite dog or cat, Arnold Schwarzenegger joined FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson to discuss the eclectic mix of animals he’s been joined with during quarantine - namely a miniature horse named Whiskey, and a donkey called Lulu.

Long Friday night police chase ends peacefully in Huntington Park

Bell Police began a pursuit of a possibly stolen dark Suzuki sedan just before 10 pm Friday night. The chase started in Bell, California, which is an incorporated part of Los Angeles County, and has continued along surface streets in Bell Gardens and on the 105 Freeway, the 110 Freeway, the 105 Freeway, and the 710 Freeway.

Suspects arrested after ditching vehicle, hitchhiking, bailing on foot in dramatic pursuit

Authorities arrested two pursuit suspects Friday after the pair ditched their dark-colored sedan and were picked up by another vehicle on the side of the highway as apparent "hitchhikers."

California lawmakers move forward with police reform bills, penalties for racially motivated 911 calls

In addition, legislators approved a bill by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Huntington Park) that would establish criminal penalties for anyone who calls 911 in order to harass Black people or any other members of a protected class. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about son-in-law Chris Pratt and becoming a grandfather for the first time

In "Terminator 2" Arnold Schwarzenegger, as the T-800, delivered the iconic line “Hasta la vista, baby.” Now, days after celebrating his 73rd birthday Schwarzenegger is gearing up to instead say "hello" to a new baby, as he is set to become a grandfather for the first time.

California surpasses 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the third-highest figure in the nation

New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.

California may release nearly 18K prisoners; organizations scramble to find them housing

The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.

Missing amphibious vehicle found off Southern California coast, including remains

The Marine amphibious assault vehicle that sank off the Southern California coast while carrying eight Marines and a Navy corpsman during a training exercise last week was found with human remains after an intensive search effort, military officials said Tuesday. 

Over 200 protests held nationwide as nurses demand better protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.

5 juniors from California to Texas named National Student Poets

This year’s poets are Isabella Ramirez, from Lake Worth; Ethan Wang, from Katy, Texas; Manasi Garg, from Saratoga; Madelyn Dietz, from St. Paul, Minn.; and Anthony Wiles, from Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Each receives a $5,000 cash award.