1st of its kind: Accredited college offered at San Quentin state prison
For years, San Quentin has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes. But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.
For years, San Quentin has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes. But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.
High-speed chase across LA turns into crash, lengthy standoff in Beverly Glen
A high-speed chase across Los Angeles ended in a crash – all before turning into a lengthy standoff between the suspect and police late Tuesday night.
A high-speed chase across Los Angeles ended in a crash – all before turning into a lengthy standoff between the suspect and police late Tuesday night.
VIDEO: Customer claims he was assaulted by grocery store employees
A customer at a San Bernardino grocery store says he was beaten by employees. Cellphone video captured part of the altercation.
A customer at a San Bernardino grocery store says he was beaten by employees. Cellphone video captured part of the altercation.
California 'Happy Face Killer' victim identified nearly 30 years later as 45-year-old mother from Oregon
Investigators from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office used genetic genealogy to identify Patricia "Patsy" Skiple as the victim
Investigators from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office used genetic genealogy to identify Patricia "Patsy" Skiple as the victim
Bay Area man exonerated after 32 years in prison
Joaquin Ciria spent more than three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit. He will be released from prison soon, officials said.
Joaquin Ciria spent more than three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit. He will be released from prison soon, officials said.
15-year-old girl stabbed to death by intruder at a Stockton high school
A high school student in Stockton has died at the hospital after being stabbed Monday by a trespasser on the campus, school officials said.
A high school student in Stockton has died at the hospital after being stabbed Monday by a trespasser on the campus, school officials said.
LA couple spends $500 on wedding day, bride says yes to $47 dress
A Los Angeles couple is going viral after spending only $500 on their wedding day and the bride saying yes to a $47 dress. The groom adds he'll be able to reuse his wedding day pants, vent and bowtie for future nights out.
A Los Angeles couple is going viral after spending only $500 on their wedding day and the bride saying yes to a $47 dress. The groom adds he'll be able to reuse his wedding day pants, vent and bowtie for future nights out.
Missing Northern California girl found during traffic stop, stepfather arrested
Katuana Nateya Whisenant, 14, was found Saturday during a routine traffic stop in Nevada. Her stepfather was arrested on a charge of keeping the child from her parents.
Katuana Nateya Whisenant, 14, was found Saturday during a routine traffic stop in Nevada. Her stepfather was arrested on a charge of keeping the child from her parents.
California teen found alive in Utah nearly 3 years after disappearance
A 19-year-old man with autism found cold and sleeping in a Utah gas station parking lot has been reunited with his family almost three years after disappearing from California.
A 19-year-old man with autism found cold and sleeping in a Utah gas station parking lot has been reunited with his family almost three years after disappearing from California.
Kim, Khloe Kardashian ride teacups at Disneyland as crowd waits
A parkgoer shared a video claiming Kim and Khloe Kardashian rode teacups privately at Disneyland as the crowd waits.
A parkgoer shared a video claiming Kim and Khloe Kardashian rode teacups privately at Disneyland as the crowd waits.
Over 400 lbs. of meth, cocaine and heroin found in toolboxes destined for US
The drugs — worth more than $2.5 million — were found stashed in these unsuspecting items at a port of entry in California.
The drugs — worth more than $2.5 million — were found stashed in these unsuspecting items at a port of entry in California.
Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
Store owner opens fire on suspected shoplifters, accidentally striking 9-year-old girl, deputies say
Marqel Cockrell, the co-owner of Sole Addicts, opened fire on suspected shoplifters that he chased out of his store, accidentally striking a 9-year-old girl, investigators say.
Marqel Cockrell, the co-owner of Sole Addicts, opened fire on suspected shoplifters that he chased out of his store, accidentally striking a 9-year-old girl, investigators say.
California woman admits she faked 2016 kidnapping
Sherri Papini, the Northern California woman charged last month with faking her kidnapping in 2016, accepted a plea bargain with prosecutors Tuesday and acknowledged she made up the story that prompted a frantic search and international headlines.
Sherri Papini, the Northern California woman charged last month with faking her kidnapping in 2016, accepted a plea bargain with prosecutors Tuesday and acknowledged she made up the story that prompted a frantic search and international headlines.
California man killed after car runs him over while trying to steal its catalytic converter, police say
Investigators say they believe the man was tampering with the car in an attempt to steal its catalytic converter when he was run over.
Investigators say they believe the man was tampering with the car in an attempt to steal its catalytic converter when he was run over.
Police: California woman rented Michigan Airbnb for a month to meet with 15-year-old boy
Police said a California woman rented a Michigan Airbnb for an entire month after she met a 15-year-old boy online and then wanted to meet him in person.
Police said a California woman rented a Michigan Airbnb for an entire month after she met a 15-year-old boy online and then wanted to meet him in person.
USC sues YouTubers pair over 'classroom takeover pranks'
The lawsuit claims YouTubers Ernest Kanevsky and Yugo Bai took over USC classrooms on at least three occasions, including most recently at a lecture on the Holocaust.
The lawsuit claims YouTubers Ernest Kanevsky and Yugo Bai took over USC classrooms on at least three occasions, including most recently at a lecture on the Holocaust.
Video: Driverless car pulled over by San Francisco police
San Francisco police made an unusual traffic stop recently when an officer pulled over a driverless car.
San Francisco police made an unusual traffic stop recently when an officer pulled over a driverless car.
Four-day work week proposed under new California bill
Could some Californians soon be saying TGIT?
Could some Californians soon be saying TGIT?
Whistleblower complaints of mold, asbestos at Dublin prison under scrutiny for sex abuses
A government watchdog has found a "substantial likelihood" the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at FCI Dublin, already been under scrutiny for rampant sexual abuse of inmates.
A government watchdog has found a "substantial likelihood" the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at FCI Dublin, already been under scrutiny for rampant sexual abuse of inmates.