Trump slams Biden on border, White House says it doesn’t take immigration ‘advice’ from him

Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policies amid a flood of migrants at the border since his victory. In response, the White House called Trump's policies while in office "not only inhumane but ineffective."

Hospitalized victims of Imperial County crash identified as residents of Mexico, Guatemala 

Officials on Thursday released the names of the surviving victims who remain hospitalized in Southern California hospitals following a multi-fatal crash near the US-Mexico border in Imperial County earlier this week. In the horrific collision, a Ford Expedition carrying 25 passengers collided with a semi-truck, claiming the lives of 13 people.

Mass 2020 exodus from California did not happen, study says

Departures from the state were consistent with historical patterns, but the biggest statewide change was that fewer people moved into California, the group said in a statement.

Texas school under fire for 'chivalry' assignment, instructing girls to 'obey' male students

Shallowater High School in Lubbock, Texas, is catching heat for a "chivalry" assignment that instructed female members of a class to "obey any reasonable request of a male" for the entire day.

Maia Chaka becomes 1st Black woman named to NFL's officiating staff

The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.

Hall of fame H.S. basketball coach from Oakland dies days before 100th birthday

Leo Allamanno, who coached basketball at Fremont High School in Oakland died Monday, just days before his 100th birthday. Friends say he had suffered a fall.

California Legislature OKs $6.6B plan aimed at in-person learning

The legislation approved Thursday would give school districts $2 billion if they offer in-person instruction by the end of the month.

Recology to repay San Franciscans nearly $100M in overcharged garbage fees

Recology San Francisco agreed to lower rates and to reimburse ratepayers for overcharges that were uncovered during an investigation into public corruption tied to former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru.

Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027

Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.

‘Today is day 353’: Woman takes 189 pills a week nearly 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis to combat symptoms

March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.

‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”

Lafayette wants state to enforce law around pro-Trump protesters on overpass

On the council's agenda for its meeting Monday is a resolution asking Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to enforce its own law when it comes to a group of regular demonstrators hanging signs and flags and waving at vehicles below on state Highway 24.

New campaign by Black healthcare workers for Black community about vaccine

Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Bowl purchased at yard sale for $35 turns out to be Chinese artifact worth up to $500K

Talk about your yard sale finds. A small porcelain bowl bought for $35 at a Connecticut yard sale turned out to be a rare, 15th century Chinese artifact worth between $300,000 and $500,000.