Plastic surgeon appears in California traffic court video while operating

Dr. Scott Green appeared for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, from an operating room. He was dressed in surgical scrubs with a patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background.

Families who lost loved ones to COVID are clamoring for $7K funeral funds

Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.

Amendment would ban 'servitude' by California prison inmates

Opponents want to end what they call a visage of slavery. They propose to amend the state Constitution’s ban on indentured servitude to remove an exemption for people who are being punished for crimes.

California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains

Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.

Lady Gaga dognapping: Surveillance video shows violent shooting of dog walker

Dramatic surveillance video shows a white sedan pull up next to Ryan Fischer as two men get out of the backseat and attempt to take the dogs.

Catholic school kicks out kids after mom posts explicit photos online

Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.

Southern California woman's new ID has photo of her wearing a mask

A Southern California woman is planning to get a new driver's license after the DMV sent her one with an image of her wearing a face mask.

'Immunity bubble’ fails as California conference spreads COVID-19

XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle of California’s COVID-19 surge last month but instead created a superspreader event that infected attendees, staff and himself.

Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal

A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."

Rise in attacks against Asian Americans fuel fear as Lunar New Year begins

Police are stepping up their patrols and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent attacks on older Asians stoked fear in San Francisco Bay Area Chinatowns and subdued the celebratory mood leading up to Lunar New Year.

California edges past New York with highest coronavirus death toll

California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses

Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services. 

Sheriff's deputy drops suit against Toronto Raptors president after shoving incident

Deputy Alan Strickland has since returned to work, according to Alameda County Sheriff's spokesman Ray Kelly. He has been assigned to administrative duties. 

Family of 20-year-old California investor who died thinking he lost over $730,000 sue Robinhood

The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.