California
California Fire Updates, Bond Fire Sees Mass Evacuation of Silverado Canyon
The Bond Fire has burned 6,400 acres of the state, with 10 percent contained, as of Friday, according the Orange County Fire Authority.
California Man Punches 350-Pound Bear that Attacked his Pet Dog
"I just ran down there, plowed into the bear, tackled it and grabbed it by the throat and started hitting it in the face and the eye until it let go," owner Kaleb Bentham said after the encounter.
All of Calif. Projected to Fall Under New Stay-at-Home Order By End of Year
Four of the state's five regions are expected to fall under the new orders within the next few days.
Newsom Issues Stricter COVID Orders After SCOTUS Sides With Calif. Churches
Governor Gavin Newsom's new regional stay-at-home order would forbid indoor group worship, but federal judges have been told to re-examine his restrictions on churches and other houses of worship.
The Monoliths: A Timeline of the Mysterious Objects That Keep Appearing
It's probably not aliens leaving the mysterious monoliths across the globe, but we can hope.
California Bond Fire Map, Update as Blaze Scorches Silverado Canyon
Mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings are in place across several parts of Orange County.
Bond Fire Evacuation Map: Hundreds in Southern California Told to Leave
In a matter of hours, the Bond Fire grew to more than 2,000 acres, forcing people from their homes and leaving thousands of others without power.
California Willow Fire Map, Update as Inferno Rips Through Rancho San Diego
A Red Flag Warning is in place for parts of Southern California due to gusty winds and low humidity from Wednesday evening through Saturday evening.
California Elementary Student Dies After Shooting Self During Zoom Class
The sixth-grader was a student at Woodbridge Elementary School in Lodi.
Every Mayor, Governor Accused of Breaking COVID Restrictions—and Why
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins a long list of leading politicians to have allegedly broken their own rules. Here's the rundown.
Eric Garcetti's L.A. Stay-At-Home Order Blasted By Californians
The mayor's latest lockdown order came as the total confirmed cases in Los Angeles surpassed 414,500.
Third Mysterious Monolith Found in California after Utah and Romania
The monolith was discovered by walkers this week, with photos of the three-sided, 10-foot tall piece of stainless steel shared on social media.
L.A. Mayor Issues Stay At Home Order, 'It's Time to Cancel Everything'
Some retail and personal care venues as well as recreational facilities remain open with restrictions in place.
San Francisco Mayor Attended 8-Person Party Days Before Indoor Dining Ban
The party was held just a day after California Gov. Newsom's ill-advised dinner party at the same Napa County restaurant.
San Jose Mayor Admits Family Thanksgiving Meal Broke COVID Guidelines
Sam Liccardo apologizes for having outside meal with eight family members from five households in California's Purple Tier.
Outrage as LA County Supervisor Bans Outdoor Dining, Then Dines Outdoors
"I'd like to know what you had for dinner at the Italian restaurant the same night you voted to close all the restaurants?" one commenter asked. "Also, what wine goes well with power hungry mania?"
Florida Becomes Third State to Surpass 1 Million Coronavirus Cases
Florida follows Texas and California, which both reported over a million cases earlier this month.
Jewish Doctor Admits He 'Hesitated' Over Treating Man With Nazi Tattoos
California-based doctor Taylor Nichols has been praised for his honesty after tweeting story showing how the "pandemic has worn on me."
CA COVID Hospitalizations Reach New High After Climbing 89% in 2 Weeks
Governor Gavin Newsom said most of California's population could soon face stay-at-home restrictions similar to those implemented at the pandemic's onset.
Woman's Mother, Sister Kill Her Ex-boyfriend with Knife After Break In
The victim's family came to her assistance to stab suspect and beat him with a golf club in South Pasadena over the weekend.
This L.A. County City Still Allowing Outdoor Dining Latest Despite Ban
The city council of Pasadena, which operates under its own health department, made a unanimous decision on November 23 to allow restaurants to offer outdoor dining.
Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Denied Parole
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blocked the 71-year-old's release, saying Van Houten "currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison."
Multiple Amazon Workers Hospitalized after Exposure to 'Unknown Substance'
Firefighters evacuated 150 employees from the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Eastvale, California with six sent to area hospitals for treatment.
1 Dead, 1 Injured As Police Seek 3 Suspects Connected to CA Mall Shooting
Police have said that there isn't an active threat at the Sacramento mall.
Californians Flock to Pasadena Restaurants Over Thanksgiving
The city is allowing outdoor dining, but the seven-day average for confirmed cases in Pasadena has risen since early November.
Activists Condemn 'Inhumane' Eviction of Families as COVID-19 Cases Soar
Videos posted on social media showed officers dragging people out of the homes in the El Sereno neighbourhood of Los Angeles, as activists protest in the background.
Man Posting Nazi Stickers in California Town Confronted in Viral Video
The suspect, who was filmed putting up swastika stickers that read "We are everywhere," may face hate crime and vandalism charges over the incident in Fairfax.
Indoor Basketball Facility Tied to COVID-19 Outbreak Ignores Calls to Close
Health officials said the outbreak was linked to youth basketball competitions held at the facility in early November.
Child Dragged From House As California Highway Patrol Evicts Families
Officers in riot gear forcefully removed families who had taken shelter in Caltans-owned homes in the El Sereno neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Is the Mall Open on Thanksgiving? When Shopping Starts Before Black Friday
Several malls across the U.S. have decided to introduce new safety measures amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.