Health Nov 19 California imposes overnight curfew to stem coronavirus California Gov. Gavin Newsom is imposing an overnight curfew as the most populous state tries to head off a surge in coronavirus cases.
Nation Nov 17 U.S. judge blocks Trump rule change affecting home care workers Despite providing what the judge called “physically and psychologically demanding” home care services, the workers are paid a median $10.49 an hour nationwide.
Politics Oct 16 Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires The White House earlier said FEMA rejected the request because it was not supported by data needed for approval. A Trump spokesman says California officials later presented "a convincing case" for the reversal.
Nation Aug 24 California justices toss death penalty for Scott Peterson The California Supreme Court has overturned the 2005 death sentence for Scott Peterson in the slaying of his pregnant wife but upheld his 2004 murder conviction.
Nation Aug 21 Golden State Killer sentenced to multiple life sentences for 26 rapes, slayings Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Michael Bowman on Friday said 74-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo will die in prison for his guilty pleas to 13 murders and 13 rape-related charges between 1975 and 1986.
Nation Aug 17 Victims tell of trauma, healing in Golden State Killer case Nearly three-dozen victims or survivors plan to tell their stories before the man known as the Golden State Killer is formally sentenced to life in prison.
Nation Aug 14 9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity gun magazines The panel's majority ruled Friday that the law banning magazines holding more than 10 bullets violates the constitutional right to bear firearms. Gun groups call it a huge victory, while opponents say the ruling is dangerous.
Nation May 28 The cost of redacting police body cam footage must be paid by governments, court rules Governments must bear the costs of redacting police body camera video before making it public, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a decision that was hailed by media organizations and will be costly for cities and counties.
Politics May 03 Reade: ‘I didn’t use sexual harassment’ in Biden complaint Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who alleges Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago, says she filed a limited report with a congressional personnel office that did not explicitly accuse him of sexual assault or harassment.
Health May 01 Most enlistees not eligible to join California Health Corps Two-thirds of the 93,000 people who volunteered for Gov. Gavin Newsom's California Health Corps lacked valid medical licenses, the most basic requirement.