Torrance woman accused of racist rants pleads no contest in mall attack, must serve jail time
A woman who was captured on video making a pair of racist rants aimed at Asian Americans at a Torrance park in June pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an attack on a woman at a South Bay shopping center.
A woman who was captured on video making a pair of racist rants aimed at Asian Americans at a Torrance park in June pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an attack on a woman at a South Bay shopping center.
Newborn of pregnant woman killed by DUI driver brings awareness to drunk driving in photoshoot
James Alvarez and his wife, 23-year-old Yesenia Aguilar, were walking on the sidewalk when investigators say a woman driving under the influence of drugs, hit them, killing Aguilar, who was eight months pregnant with Adayln.
James Alvarez and his wife, 23-year-old Yesenia Aguilar, were walking on the sidewalk when investigators say a woman driving under the influence of drugs, hit them, killing Aguilar, who was eight months pregnant with Adayln.
Alameda County DA reopens 2009 Oscar Grant death investigation
Grant's family held a news conference Monday demanding the investigation be reopened.
Grant's family held a news conference Monday demanding the investigation be reopened.
Wild ride: Man cutting palm tree ends up swinging precariously in the air
A man's unconventional way of cutting a palm tree resulted in him taking a wild ride.
A man's unconventional way of cutting a palm tree resulted in him taking a wild ride.
Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over San Francisco 49ers
With a depleted offensive line and limited options at receiver, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz went 18-28 with 193 yards and a rushing touchdown.
With a depleted offensive line and limited options at receiver, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz went 18-28 with 193 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Feds: California convict tried to steal $22M in virus relief
He was charged with bank fraud in an alleged scheme where he sought to take advantage of the federal program intended to keep small businesses afloat.
He was charged with bank fraud in an alleged scheme where he sought to take advantage of the federal program intended to keep small businesses afloat.
Andrew Yang takes lead in California data privacy measure
“The amount of data we’re giving up is unprecedented in human history,” said Yang
“The amount of data we’re giving up is unprecedented in human history,” said Yang
California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires in 2020
California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 31 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record.
California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 31 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record.
California struggles with theme park reopening rules amid pressure
Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.
Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.
DA files more charges against disgraced ex-film producer Harvey Weinstein
Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein -- who was already charged in Los Angeles with sex-related charges involving three women -- was charged Friday with sexually assaulting two other women in Beverly Hills.
Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein -- who was already charged in Los Angeles with sex-related charges involving three women -- was charged Friday with sexually assaulting two other women in Beverly Hills.
College student dies of COVID-19 complications affecting his brain
While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.
While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.
California to study reparations for Black Americans
The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.
The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.
Mark Cuban donates $50,000 to each of the Los Angeles deputies shot in ambush attack
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donated $50,000 to each of the families of the two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who were wounded in an ambush attack last month.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donated $50,000 to each of the families of the two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who were wounded in an ambush attack last month.
California now bans certain chokeholds but governor bans other justice reforms
The California bill banning neck holds does not apply to the sort of suffocation that killed Floyd in May in Minneapolis and led to months of protests. Floyd died when a police officer put his knee on Floyd’s neck while he was on the ground.
The California bill banning neck holds does not apply to the sort of suffocation that killed Floyd in May in Minneapolis and led to months of protests. Floyd died when a police officer put his knee on Floyd’s neck while he was on the ground.
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend suffer pregnancy loss, calling it 'darkest of days'
Chrissy Teigen announced Tuesday night that complications resulted in the loss of her pregnancy in a heartbreaking post on social media.
Chrissy Teigen announced Tuesday night that complications resulted in the loss of her pregnancy in a heartbreaking post on social media.
California now allows all outdoor playgrounds to reopen to public
Some outdoor playgrounds in the Bay Area are starting to welcome back families. New state guidelines allow cities to reopen outdoor recreational facilities and playgrounds. The City of Concord is planning to reopen all its 19 playgrounds on Thursday.
Some outdoor playgrounds in the Bay Area are starting to welcome back families. New state guidelines allow cities to reopen outdoor recreational facilities and playgrounds. The City of Concord is planning to reopen all its 19 playgrounds on Thursday.
'I Am Woman' singer Helen Reddy, 1970s hitmaker, dies at 78
Helen Reddy, who shot to stardom in the 1970s with her rousing feminist anthem "I Am Woman" and recorded a string of other hits, has died. She was 78.
Helen Reddy, who shot to stardom in the 1970s with her rousing feminist anthem "I Am Woman" and recorded a string of other hits, has died. She was 78.
Suspect arrested in ambush shooting of two LASD deputies in Compton
Deonte Lee Murray, a convicted felon, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies during an ambush in Compton, authorities announced Wednesday.
Deonte Lee Murray, a convicted felon, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies during an ambush in Compton, authorities announced Wednesday.
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
'It doesn't get any easier:' 70,000 under Glass Fire evacuation orders
The Glass Fire began Sunday as three fires that merged and drove vineyards and mountain areas into eastern Santa Rosa.
The Glass Fire began Sunday as three fires that merged and drove vineyards and mountain areas into eastern Santa Rosa.