California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions

The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.

San Francisco 2-year-old son & nanny hit by truck

A San Francisco mother is demanding immediate traffic safety improvements in the city's Marina District after her 2-year-old son and his nanny were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.

DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78

Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.

Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies in San Francisco at 94

Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.

California gas prices highest in U.S.

According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.

Nick Reiner's preliminary hearing for murder of parents pushed to September

On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

United Airlines pilot from SFO reports possibly hitting drone

A United Airlines pilot who took off from San Francisco International Airport early Wednesday called in to say it seemed like he hit a drone in the sky en route to San Diego. 

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

California has three new state parks: Here's where

Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.

DA charges San Jose teen with murder, sex assault of 'Baby Jaxon'

The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon." 

San Francisco priest donates his kidney to another priest

Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.

Man shot by ICE in California charged with assault on federal officer

The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.

California man shot 7 times by ICE arrested by FBI, attorney says

A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday. 

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.