California
Californians Urged to 'Say No' to Family During Thanksgiving Lockdowns
California Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said Tuesday that it was "important to say no even when it comes to the closest people on our family."
California Woman Found Stabbed to Death on Popular Hiking Trail
Police launched a homicide investigation after the woman's body was discovered by someone walking along the Hosp Grove Trail East in Carlsbad, California.
Gabriel Fernandez's Killer Among Inmates Who Received Jobless Benefits
More than $140 million in benefits was paid to around 20,000 California state inmates between March and August, prosecutors said.
CA GOP Slams Unemployment Dept for Death Row Inmates Getting Benefits
Investigations have so far uncovered more than $400,000 in benefits paid to death row inmates, and more than $140 million given to other incarcerated people in California.
As California Sees Record COVID Case Rise, Pasadena Keeps Restaurants Open
The seven-day average of cases in Pasadena has been rising from early November, after flattening out from late August, according to the city's health department.
General Motors Aligns With Biden, Pulls Out of Lawsuit Supporting Trump
The automaker withdraws its support for a lawsuit against California's emissions standards.
San Jose Church Stabbing Leaves 2 Killed, Others Wounded
The attack occurred at the Grace Baptist Church, near the San Jose State University campus, in San Jose, California.
Huntington Beach COVID 'Curfew Breakers' Rally to Protest Stay Home Orders
The latest restrictions to combat a surge in coronavirus cases require the vast majority of Californians to stay at home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Businesses in Calif. Display 'Do Not Comply' Signs as Curfew Begins
Police say they will not arrest or fine those breaking the month-long curfew which began Saturday.
Gov. Newsom's Child Quarantined After Returning to Private School
A spokesperson for the California governor said he and his family have all tested negative for COVID.
Calif. Health Official Says 'Cancel Your Holiday Plans' Amid COVID Spike
More than 94 percent of California's population was in the state's most restrictive coronavirus tier a week before Thanksgiving.
California's Tier Map Explained as Purple Counties Face Month-Long Curfew
More than 90 percent of California's population are living in "purple counties" based on the tiered system.
California Man Arrested after Drone Crashes into Police Helicopter
The LAPD aircraft, which was responding to reports of a burglary in Hollywood, was forced to make an emergency landing after the mid-air crash involving an unmanned aerial vehicle.
Some California Sheriffs Won't Enforce Newsom's New COVID Curfew
At least four sheriffs of major counties in California say they will take a hands off approach in enforcing Governor Gavin Newsom's month-long COVID-19 curfew, which is set to begin in most of the state on Saturday
California Gov. Newsom Announces Curfew Days After Dining Photo Controversy
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that a new "limited" stay-at-home order intended to slow the spread of COVID-19, with a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. applying to more than 94 percent of residents, would take effect on Saturday.
NBA Community Wishes Klay Thompson Well After He Tears Achilles
The injury will keep the three-time NBA champ off the court for a second straight season.
As Governors Lock Down, Millions of Americans Book Thanksgiving Travel
In a turbulent year marked by COVID killing over a quarter of a million Americans, but also isolation and paused lives, Americans must weigh up their priorities and the risks they are willing to take when celebrating Thanksgiving.
Newsom's Disastrous Dinner Photo Is a Major PR Coup for Lobbyist Friend
The California governor has faced scrutiny for his attendance at the birthday of a friend, who is also a registered lobbyist.
Florida the Third State to Top 900K Virus Cases, Behind Texas, California
The latest milestone followed several weeks of increasing virus cases across the state, which faced a severe spike in transmission over the summer.
California Woman Tells Black Neighbors to 'Act Like White People'
"Why don't you act like a white person in a white neighborhood?" the woman asks in a video clip.
Plot to Register 8,000 Dead and Fictitious Voters Leads to 2 Arrests in LA
The men also allegedly falsified names, addresses and signatures to help nominate one of them to be listed as a candidate for mayor.
Progressives Urge Calif. Governor to Pick Ro Khanna to Replace Sen. Harris
A spokesperson for Khanna said the congressman is "so appreciative of all the support he's received."
Southern California Hit by Three Earthquakes in a Single Day
The tremors took place in regions siting on the San Andreas Fault, an 800-mile area of the state known for its turbulent tectonic activity.
Newsom Vows to 'Preach and Practice' on COVID After Birthday Dinner Apology
Newsom has faced a backlash since it was revealed that he and his wife dined with at least a dozen people from multiple households at The French Laundry, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa County, on November 6.
California to Impose Harshest COVID Restrictions for 94% of Its Residents
California Governor Gavin Newsom made the announcement Monday of the state's "emergency brake" in response to a COVID-19 surge that has seen daily cases double over the past week.
Two Earthquakes Rattle Southern California
One 3.5-magnitude quake hit San Bernardino County east of Los Angeles at 1:28 a.m. while another of similar magnitude rattled the Mojave Desert near Ridgecrest.
California Thief Paused to Make Pizza During Burglary at Pizzeria
Oscar Alexander Sanchez, 25, was arrested and charged in connection to the burglary at Big Slice Pizza in Fullerton.
Trump Rally Counter-Protester Arrested Over Assault Of Wheelchair User
The arrest came as crowds of pro-Trump protesters and counter-protesters reportedly clashed at the California State Capitol.
California Judge Rules Gov. Newsom Overstepped on Mail-in Ballot Mandate
Gavin Newsom's mandate that all Californians receive mail-in ballots for the election was challenged by two lawmakers.
California Gov. Newsom Apologizes for Attending Party as COVID Cases Rise
"We should have modeled better behavior and joined the dinner," California Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday.