Public works crew says San Francisco fails to provide toilets, hand washing stations during COVID

Sometimes, the toilets and handwashing stations are littered with drugs and other human bio-hazards. One of her colleagues was recently sprayed with urine and had nowhere to clean up. 

Inspector General: California prison transfers during coronavirus caused public health disaster at San Quentin

The Office of the Inspector General, which is the independent oversight body over the California prison system, issued a scathing report Monday on how officials handled coronavirus transfers, saying that the preparation and execution of the transfers were "deeply flawed and risked the health and lives of thousands of incarcerated persons and staff."

100-year-old golfer celebrates birthday on the green; says her secret is 2 shots of whisky every night

One Long Beach native celebrated a big birthday on Saturday, and at 100 years young, Evelyn Haesloop isn’t slowing down. In fact, the avid golfer is playing a round for a great cause and spilling her secrets to a healthy life.

Vaccine ruled out as cause of death in NorCal man who had COVID-19, officials say

The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in Northern California shortly after he received the coronavirus vaccine has revealed that the man had recently tested positive for coronavirus and was showing signs of illness when given the vaccine.

Famous private investigator Jack Palladino gravely injured in San Francisco robbery

Jack Palladino, the private investigator who worked high-profile cases ranging from the Jonestown to celebrity and political scandals, has been placed on life support after an injury during an attempted robbery.

Santa Clara County deputy arrested for allegedly fabricating ambush

A Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputy who reported being ambushed while on-duty nearly one year ago was arrested Friday, accused of fabricating the shooting and his story of survival.

2 dead as winter storm barrels through California

At least two people were killed after a drenching storm that flooded areas and buried the Sierra Nevada in snow, authorities said.

OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending

Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.

Controversy over Novato school superintendent getting vaccine at teacher event

Towards the end of the event,  200 perishable vaccine doses were left, so, the doses were given to school superintendent  Kris Cosca and others.

Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna shared love of basketball and skills on the court

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were often seen together at games, and he was known to gush about her tenacity as a basketball player in interviews and on social media.

California lifts regional stay-at-home order, allowing more businesses to reopen

More businesses were allowed to reopen with modifications after the state lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Monday, state health officials announced. 

California keeps key virus data out of public sight

State health officials said they rely on a very complex set of measurements that would confuse and potentially mislead the public if they were made public.

Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave

As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.

Judge orders Pacifica yoga studio that held mask-free classes to shut down

Violations at Pacifica Beach Yoga, located at 1615 Oceana Blvd., included holding indoor “mask-free” yoga classes when gyms and yoga studios are under state health orders to close indoor operations. The studio's owner had already been fined more than $3,700. 

'This kid's a pro': Kobe Bryant's high school coach reflects on his legacy

Kobe Bryant’s legacy is often remembered for his decades spent in Southern California, but his high school coach says that no matter how big of a global superstar he became, Bryant stayed true to his Pennsylvania roots. 

LA native Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet

Los Angeles native and national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman, 22, shined in one of the most talked about moments during Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony as she shared a powerful message.

Actor Danny Masterson pleads not guilty to raping three women

Actor Danny Masterson pleaded not guilty to charges that he raped three women at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003.