CA authorizes $536M for wildfire mitigation, forest management

Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $80.74 million in emergency funds for 1,399 more Cal Fire firefighters to bolster fuels management and wildfire response efforts.

Derek Chauvin trial: Medical expert says George Floyd died of 'low level of oxygen'

The state is expected to shift to start calling medical experts to the stand Thursday to testify in the Derek Chauvin trial. The trial is streaming live at fox9.com/live.

Gascón to disband LA County DA Hardcore Gangs unit

Two weeks after FOX 11 reported on major changes possibly coming to the way Los Angeles prosecutes gang-related crimes, sources confirm to Bill Melugin that George Gascón will downsize the County DA Office's Hardcore Gang unit.

Derek Chauvin trial: Pills found in vehicles contained meth, fentanyl

The state will continue to call witnesses and experts to the stand Wednesday to testify in the trial of Derek Chauvin. The trial is streaming live at fox9.com/live.

Caitlyn Jenner reportedly exploring run to replace Gov. Newsom in recall

Caitlyn Jenner is thinking about making a run to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom as he faces a possible recall election, reports said on Tuesday.

Biden moves COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date for all US adults up to April 19

President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.

LAPD sergeant testimony: Derek Chauvin's use of force on George Floyd was 'excessive'

Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Jody Stiger testified as the prosecution's use of force expert about the police tactics surrounding George Floyd's deadly arrest. 

Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says

“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”

California aims to fully reopen its economy on June 15, Gov. Newsom says

California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. 

VP Harris returns to Oakland with focus on jobs, infrastructure and clean drinking water

Vice President Kamala Harris will only be in the Bay Area a few hours where she is expected to focus on jobs, small businesses, and the importance of investing in infrastructure.