'Grim Sleeper' Lonnie Franklin, Jr., Dead At Age 67
Lonnie Franklin, Jr., the infamous serial killer known as the 'Grim Sleeper,' was found dead in his California prison cell.
California Braces For Coronavirus Surge, Officials Say Outbreak Could Match New York City
Secretary of California Health and Human Services Dr. Mark Ghaly says that coronavirus cases in the state are doubling every few days.
California Governor Orders All Residents To Stay At Home Amidst Coronavirus Crisis
California's 40 million residents are not allowed to leave home except when necessary, such as for health care and purchasing groceries.
Los Angeles County Clears 66,000 Old Marijuana Convictions
District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced this week that her office would be clearing tens of thousands of old cannabis convictions.
California Makes Diapers And Feminine Hygiene Products Tax-Free
A new law is taking effect in the Golden State this month. Californians can now purchase diapers and sanitary napkins without paying taxes.
California High School Teacher Suspended After Wearing Blackface
The unidentified teacher at Milpitas High School was apparently trying to imitate the rapper Common on Halloween.
California Now Requires Perinatal Health Providers To Receive Implicit Bias Training
The California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsome and aims to decrease Black maternal deaths.
California Governor Signs Law Capping Rent Prices
On Tuesday California governor Gavin Newsom signed what some have hailed as the largest expansion of renter protections in recent U.S. history.
Three People Killed At California Festival By 19-year-old Gunman
The motive behind the violent attack is still unclear.
Police Started Shooting California Rapper Willie Bo When He Was Asleep, Family Who Viewed Video Says
Family members of California rapper Willie McCoy said that the 20-year-old appeared to only move to scratch his shoulder before he was fatally shot by Vallejo police.
Child Found Dead Near Hacienda Heights, California, Hiking Trail Identified As 9-Year-Old Trinity Love Jones
The L.A. County Sheriff's Department has detained two persons of interest in connection to the death of 9-year-old Trinity Love Jones.
Body of Young Black Girl Found In Duffle Bag Near Hacienda Heights, Calif. Hiking Trail
The unidentified Black child is believed to have been between 8 and 13 years old, weighing about 55 pounds and 4'5" tall.
California’s Juvenile Justice System Under New Scrutiny Following Investigative Study
A new study by The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice shows that in a broken system, Black and Latino youth are the biggest victims.
California Officers Shoot And Kill Local Rapper Who Fell Asleep In Car
California rapper Willie Bo was shot and killed by Vallejo police while reportedly sleeping in his car in a Taco Bell drive-through.
Renowned Black Panther Mural In Crenshaw Defaced With Swastikas
A popular African American mural, titled "Our Mighty Contribution," was defaced earlier this week, with swastikas painted over the faces of four female Black Panther members.