Stephanie K. Baer
"Venice Is On Its Knees": These Apocalyptic Photos Show The Historic City's Worst Flooding In Decades
The mayor said the flooding, which has submerged more than 85% of the historic city, is the result of climate change.
Stephanie K. Baer
A Black Server Says He Was Sent A Food Order With The N-Word. A Manager Said It Was “A Joke.”
The 21-year-old Arizona college student said after he confronted his manager about the order, his hours at the restaurant were cut.
Stephanie K. Baer
A Black Man Was Handcuffed For Eating A Sandwich At A Train Station. Officials Are Now Apologizing.
Video of the incident showed officers for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) detaining the man after he was spotted eating a sandwich on a train platform.
Stephanie K. Baer
A Battered Woman Who Was Imprisoned For 15 Years For Failing To Protect Her Kids From Abuse Has Been Freed
Tondalao Hall was the subject of a BuzzFeed News investigation that found 28 mothers in 11 states were sentenced to 10 years or more for failing to protect their children.
Stephanie K. Baer
Thousands Of Scientists Around The World Declared A Climate Emergency And Warned Of "Untold Suffering"
The climate crisis "is more severe than anticipated, threatening natural ecosystems and the fate of humanity," thousands of scientists said in a dire warning.
Stephanie K. Baer
A Utility Company Shut Off Power To Nearly 3 Million Californians As A Massive Fire Grows
About 180,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain the Kincade fire in Northern California.
Olivia Niland
A California Power Line Suffered A Malfunction. Six Minutes Later, A Ferocious Wildfire Was Born.
Despite shutting off power to hundreds of thousands of people, California's largest utility may still be implicated in a blaze that tore through Sonoma County.
Stephanie K. Baer
Everyone In California Will Now Receive Earthquake Alerts On Their Phones Seconds Before The Ground Begins To Shake
The nation's first statewide system will send emergency alerts to cellphones, giving residents up to 20 seconds of warning before shaking begins.
Stephanie K. Baer
A Mom Who Falsely Claimed Her White Son Was Black And Latino To Get Into College Is Going To Prison
Marjorie Klapper is the ninth parent to be sentenced in the college admissions scandal that involves dozens of parents, coaches, and other high-profile conspirators.
Stephanie K. Baer
"What's Happened Is Unacceptable": Californians Are Outraged After Millions Had Their Power Shut Off
"This is not from my perspective a climate change story as much as a story about greed and mismanagement," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Stephanie K. Baer
NBA Fans Supporting Hong Kong Protests Are Getting Kicked Out Of Games And Their Signs Confiscated
"I don't see how it was any more or less disruptive than an average NBA fan holding up a sign and screaming at the players and those people don't get kicked out."
Stephanie K. Baer
Millions Of Americans Could Lose Power For Days In An Effort To Prevent Wildfires
The utility company did not definitively say how long the shutdown would last.
Clarissa-Jan Lim
A Potential Employer Called A 24-Year-Old Unprofessional For Posting Bikini Photos And It Backfired
"I really didn't think that an employer that obviously showed interest in me ... would use me as an example of what not to do when applying for jobs and call me unprofessional."
Stephanie K. Baer
Botham Jean's Brother Hugged And Forgave The Ex-Cop Who Killed His Brother After She Was Sentenced
"I love you as a person and I don't wish anything bad on you," Brandt Jean told Amber Guyger before walking across the courtroom to hug her.
Stephanie K. Baer
Islands Could Become Uninhabitable As The Ocean Warms At An Alarming Rate, Report Says
"The world’s ocean and cryosphere have been 'taking the heat' from climate change for decades, and consequences for nature and humanity are sweeping and severe."
Stephanie K. Baer
A California Dad Was Sentenced To Prison For Paying $250K To Get His Son Into USC As A Fake Water Polo Player
Devin Sloane is the second parent to be sentenced in the college admissions scandal that ensnared dozens of people, including TV stars and coaches.
Stephanie K. Baer
This 9-Year-Old Girl Filled An Empty Lip Balm Tube With Cheese To Eat In Class And Everyone's Clapping
The St. Louis fourth-grader got the idea from a back-to-school prank video on YouTube.
Stephanie K. Baer
The Trump Administration Is Revoking California's Authority To Set Tougher Car Emissions Standards
The move, which is expected to be challenged in court, also affects 13 other states that have adopted California's clean car regulations.
Stephanie K. Baer
A Missing Florida Mom And Her Four Children Have Been Found Dead In Georgia
"All we need to know is that’s evil, and evil did something, and evil needs to pay for what he did," the local sheriff said.
Stephanie K. Baer
These Teens Were Hospitalized With Vaping Injuries. Now They're Sharing Their Stories And Helping Other Young People Quit.
"I want people to look at me and use me as an example and picture them in that situation."
Stephanie K. Baer
