Blood red moon: Wildfires cause moon to glow red over California

According to local meteorologists, the red hues were due to wildfire smoke in the state, which caused hazy skies and a red tint to the moon.

Newest California Supreme Court justice nominee would be 1st openly gay man to hold post

Martin Jenkins would also be the third African American judge and the first openly gay justice to hold this seat, once the confirmation process is complete, which Newsom said he hoped would occur by next month. 

21 million mail-in ballots on the way to California voters

The Nov. 3 election will test Californians’ commitment to voting by mail as the nation’s most populous state offers far fewer in-person polling places, hoping that during a pandemic voters will choose to cast ballots from the safety of their mailboxes.

Police looking for missing UC Berkeley student

Investigators say 19-year-old Sydney West has not been in touch with friends or her family since last Wednesday.

Trump, stricken by COVID-19, flown to military hospital

President Trump departed the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

DA files more charges against disgraced ex-film producer Harvey Weinstein

Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein -- who was already charged in Los Angeles with sex-related charges involving three women -- was charged Friday with sexually assaulting two other women in Beverly Hills.

Teens allegedly broke into zoo, let animals loose

Three 17-year-old boys, three 17-year-old girls and one 18-year-old male were charged with criminal mischief, trespassing and "overloading animals," an animal cruelty offense.

Oakland Zoo treating mountain lion cub burned in Zogg Fire

Oakland Zoo's Veterinary hospital has an orphaned mountain lion cub in its care that was rescued from the Zogg Fire by a firefighter.

Man charged for seeking PPP loans for fake companies with 'Game of Thrones' names

The fraudulent businesses the man sought out loans for included “White Walker,” “Khaleesi,” and “The Night’s Watch,” according to the DOJ.

Mark Cuban donates $50,000 to each of the Los Angeles deputies shot in ambush attack

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donated $50,000 to each of the families of the two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who were wounded in an ambush attack last month.

Paradox-free time travel theoretically possible, scientists say

Germain Tobar, a bachelor of advanced science student at the University of Queensland, has been investigating the possibility of time travel under the supervision of physicist Dr. Fabio Costa and found that paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible.

Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications

Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.

Suspect arrested in ambush shooting of two LASD deputies in Compton

Deonte Lee Murray, a convicted felon, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies during an ambush in Compton, authorities announced Wednesday.

Boy gives Baby Yoda to firefighters, the doll now serves as moral support on fire lines

A little green doll has served as a morale booster and has brought smiles and a feeling of comfort and connection to fire crews battling wildfires in Oregon and Colorado, and he just might be making plans for a visit to California soon. 

Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida

Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Gyms, indoor restaurants, movie theaters can open in Contra Costa County

Elementary and secondary schools can reopen for in-person instruction on Oct. 13 if the county remains the red tier for two more weeks. Currently, elementary schools can apply for a waiver from the health officer to reopen.