California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases
California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.
California man allegedly lived in airport for months because he was afraid to fly: report
A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months.
2nd try a success for Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit as rocket reaches space
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.
California police officer who posted racist comment on Parler ousted from department
The post in question said "F--- Black Lives Matter."
California turns stadiums into COVID vaccination sites
The San Francisco 49ers offered up the use of Levi’s Stadium to Santa Clara County to help with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations. It's just one of the stadiums that will open up for public use.
Freshman and sophomores can't return to Stanford for winter quarter
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
Police: Man wanted for murdering ex-girlfriend in Los Angeles commits suicide in North Texas
Irving police say a 46-year-old man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Los Angeles, California, killed himself after coming to North Texas to visit his family.
UC San Diego places COVID-19 test kits in vending machines throughout campus
The students living on campus are required to be tested at least once a week, with no more than nine days between two tests, and testing is available free to students.
Music icon Dr. Dre 'doing great' after suffering suspected brain aneurysm
Music icon and Los Angeles' own Dr. Dre is fighting for his life at the hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm.
'Not good enough': Just 1% of Californians immunized amid slow vaccine rollout
Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that’s "not good enough," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
Funeral homes in Los Angeles swamped with bodies, some taking in six times the normal amount
One funeral home in Los Angeles says they are handling 30 bodies a day. That's six times their normal rate. They're rented extra 50-foot refrigerators to hold the bodies.
LA Sheriff Superspreader Task Force detains 900 during NYE party busts
The LA County Sheriff Department’s Superspreader Task Force shut down at least five New Year's Eve parties across the county, resulting in at least 900 people being detained, 90 arrests and/or citations, and the recovery of at least six guns.
Man called most prolific serial killer in US history dies
The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California, officials said. Samuel Little was 80.
Holiday mystery: Gingerbread monolith appears in SF park on Christmas Day
The Bay Area had its very own mysterious monolith that appeared on Christmas morning -- this one was more seasonably appropriate.
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sold to billionaire Ron Burkle
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle.
Christmas Eve milestone: California tops 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
'God given right:' Christmas carolers in California defy orders, sing without masks
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
‘She was shattered’: 33-year-old new mom dies from COVID-19 before holding her newborn daughter
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
82-year-old COVID-19 patient beaten to death at hospital in Lancaster, deputies say
The suspect became upset when the 82-year-old patient started praying.