California - Page 642

February 16, 2023

High school asks employees to 'avoid inviting' White peers to event for people of color due to 'mistrust'

California school district holds an event for employees of color, reminding educators that they should not invite their White peers because of "feelings of uneasiness and mistrust."

February 16, 2023

Oakland police chief fired after alleged cover-up of officer misconduct: 'Significant cultural problems'

Oakland, California Mayor Sheng Thao fired Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong after an investigation concluded he failed to properly investigate and discipline an officer.

February 15, 2023

California Target catalytic converter thief run over, killed beneath victim's vehicle

A California woman on Tuesday ran over a man who was allegedly attempting to steal a catalytic converter from her vehicle in a Target parking lot, killing him.

February 15, 2023

Another star dead in LA: Former child actor Austin Majors latest victim of California drug, homeless crisis

The death of former child actor Austin Majors due to a suspected fentanyl overdose is the latest tragedy attributable to California's drug and homelessness crises.

February 15, 2023

Wildlife bridges planned for Vegas-California rail line

Three wildlife bridges are being built for the high-speed Vegas-California rail line. This rail line will give Californians an easy opportunity to travel to the gambling destination.

February 15, 2023

California Dems propose $25 minimum wage for all health workers, including housekeepers and security guards

Golden State Senator María Elena Durazo, a Democrat, introduced a bill to the California upper house to increase wages for healthcare workers and support staff.

February 15, 2023

California police offering $100K reward in 2002 cold case involving woman slaughtered at work

More than 20 years later, the San Francisco Police Department is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading investigators to Thea Slater's cold case killer.

February 15, 2023

Cold airmass triggers freeze, frost warnings in California

A cold airmass in California triggered freeze and frost warnings throughout parts of the state. The National Weather Service says off shore winds will bring some warmth.

February 15, 2023

California man attempting to steal catalytic converter fatally run over

A California man who was attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a parked SUV was fatally run over on Tuesday. The sleeping driver of the SUV awoke and began to drive.

February 15, 2023

Man, 75, arrested in California over 2005 cold case killing of 56-year-old woman

A 75-year-old man was arraigned and charged with the summer 2005 cold-case killing of a 56-year-old woman whose body was located in a northern California river.