Newsom requests presidential disaster declaration for California wildfires
After an extensive review of fire damage, Gov. Gavin Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties.
After an extensive review of fire damage, Gov. Gavin Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties.
Toxic algae bloom considered in death of California family found along hiking trail
The area in the Sierra National Forest where the bodies were found on Tuesday had been treated as a hazmat site after concerns were raised about the deaths being linked to potentially toxic gases from old mines nearby.
The area in the Sierra National Forest where the bodies were found on Tuesday had been treated as a hazmat site after concerns were raised about the deaths being linked to potentially toxic gases from old mines nearby.
National forests closed as California wildfires surge
The U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday that beginning on Aug. 22 it will close nine national forests from near Lake Tahoe at the Nevada border on the east all the way west to Six Rivers National Forest, which stretches north to the Oregon border and contains more than 1 million acres of land alone.
The U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday that beginning on Aug. 22 it will close nine national forests from near Lake Tahoe at the Nevada border on the east all the way west to Six Rivers National Forest, which stretches north to the Oregon border and contains more than 1 million acres of land alone.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
WWII veteran parachutes from plane for 100th birthday
A WWII veteran celebrated his birthday in an epic way — by jumping from an airplane.
A WWII veteran celebrated his birthday in an epic way — by jumping from an airplane.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
New California law could force short-term shortage of pork, change how pigs are farmed
A new California law could soon make bacon and other pork products scarce as producers complain it'll be a struggle to meet the new requirements.
A new California law could soon make bacon and other pork products scarce as producers complain it'll be a struggle to meet the new requirements.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone who doesn't wear a mask is a schmuck
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
SoCal dad who killed his 2 kids with spear gun in Mexico was QAnon-obsessed, FBI says
Matthew Taylor Coleman is accused of killing his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter in Mexico with a spear gun because he believed they would become monsters, authorities said.
Matthew Taylor Coleman is accused of killing his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter in Mexico with a spear gun because he believed they would become monsters, authorities said.
California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Robert Durst takes stand at his trial, denies killing friend
Robert Durst took the witness stand in his own defense, a move considered risky for a defendant in a murder trial.
Robert Durst took the witness stand in his own defense, a move considered risky for a defendant in a murder trial.
Dixie Fire largest single California wildfire in state history
The Dixie Fire raging in the Sierra Nevada now has the notorious distinction of being California's largest wildfire in state history.
The Dixie Fire raging in the Sierra Nevada now has the notorious distinction of being California's largest wildfire in state history.
'I am not going to let you die': California deputy saves colleague's life after fentanyl exposure
Body camera video shows a dramatic rescue involving a deputy who nearly died from fentanyl exposure while investigating a crime scene.
Body camera video shows a dramatic rescue involving a deputy who nearly died from fentanyl exposure while investigating a crime scene.
Passenger leaning out of car wields AK-47 at illegal San Francisco event
San Francisco police shared a disturbing photo Wednesday of a passenger in a vehicle leaning out the window holding an AK-47.
San Francisco police shared a disturbing photo Wednesday of a passenger in a vehicle leaning out the window holding an AK-47.
Heartbroken parents to sue a year after 9 troops died at sea off SoCal coast
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
Jetpack sighting near LAX, pilot reports: 'Did you see the UFO?'
A federal investigation is underway after a pilot says he spotted a jetpack flying near the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday night, authorities said.
A federal investigation is underway after a pilot says he spotted a jetpack flying near the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday night, authorities said.
Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Nearly 500 San Francisco bars may check customers' COVID vaccination status
In an effort to curb infections and protect workers, patrons must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or present a 72-hour negative COVID test to eat or drink indoors.
In an effort to curb infections and protect workers, patrons must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or present a 72-hour negative COVID test to eat or drink indoors.
San Francisco considering congestion tax on high-earning drivers
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is once again eyeing a tax on drivers in the busiest parts of the city's downtown, and has launched a study into a so-called "congestion pricing" plan as traffic begins to pick up following 2020's pandemic-induced lull.
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is once again eyeing a tax on drivers in the busiest parts of the city's downtown, and has launched a study into a so-called "congestion pricing" plan as traffic begins to pick up following 2020's pandemic-induced lull.