Surviving the Game: Allegations of abuse in Cal's soccer program

Women from UC Berkeley's soccer team break their silence about what they allege was emotional abuse, bullying, intimidation, and mistreatment from their long-time coach.

Bodies of man and his slave unearthed from ashes at Pompeii after almost 2,000 years

Skeletal remains of what are believed to have been a rich man and his male slave attempting to escape death from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago have been discovered in Pompeii, officials at the archaeological park in Italy said Saturday.

3 rescued from San Francisco's Fort Funston

The fire department tweeted at 3:25 p.m. that three people were stuck, including children, but they are were okay with no injuries. 

Biden-Harris ticket surpasses 80M votes — the most in US history

The 2020 election was an event for the record books for more reasons than one: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received more votes than any other presidential ticket in U.S. history.

Boy celebrates 5th birthday without his parents, both lost to COVID-19

A little boy from Texas turned 5 on Sunday and marked the birthday without his parents, who both died from the coronavirus within months of each other.

Judge awards more than $200K in damages against comedian Katt Williams

A former personal assistant to comedian Katt Williams was awarded more than $200,000 in damages for his alleged unprovoked attack on her nearly four years ago at a Studio City hotel, court papers show.

Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time on Nov. 24 as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to President-elect Joe Biden will finally begin.

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.

Trump says he will 'never concede' despite GSA recognizing Biden as president-elect

President Trump says he'll "never concede" even after the General Services Administration recognized Joe Biden as president-elect. "We are moving full speed ahead," Trump tweeted.

Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday

Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.  

After criticism, Feinstein to step down as top Judiciary Dem

Feinstein, 87, said in a statement that she would not seek the position in the next Congress. She did not say why, but said she would instead focus on wildfire and drought issues and the effects of climate change, which are important in her home state.

GSA officially recognizes Biden as president-elect, clearing way for transition

The federal General Services Administration on Monday officially recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, clearing the way for him to begin a formal presidential transition and handover of power.

Investigators probe deadly stabbing at San Jose church

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbings of two people and the wounding of three others at a church in San Jose that was being used as a homeless shelter, police said Monday.

In a 1st for office, San Francisco DA charges former rookie officer with manslaughter

DA Chesa Boudin said he is charging the former officer, Chris Samayoa, with manslaughter, assault and negligence of discharging a firearm, stemming from the 2017 death of Keita O'Neil, who was unarmed at the time.

3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

The results are based on an interim analysis of trials in the U.K. and Brazil of a vaccine developed by Oxford University and manufactured by AstraZeneca. No hospitalizations or severe cases of COVID-19 were reported in those receiving the vaccine.

Newsom: California COVID-19 ICU admissions up 55%

Over the last two weeks, hospitalizations ticked up to 77%, and ICU admissions now at 55%. 

Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel

U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.