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.
Richmond charter school teacher arrested, charged with 29 counts of lewd acts against minors
A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say. Her victims were seven boys, ages 15 to 16, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office says.
A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say. Her victims were seven boys, ages 15 to 16, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office says.
Police chase: Motorcyclist driving over 150mph leads CHP on pursuit across LA, Orange Counties
A motorcyclist who led authorities on a police chase Friday morning across LA and Orange County Freeways reached speeds upwards of 150 mph. But the driver made one critical mistake that allowed CHP to take him into custody.
A motorcyclist who led authorities on a police chase Friday morning across LA and Orange County Freeways reached speeds upwards of 150 mph. But the driver made one critical mistake that allowed CHP to take him into custody.
Suspect in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker released from jail due to 'clerical error'
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 19-year-old James Jackson was released from the county's custody due to a clerical error. LASD called Jackson's sudden release "inadvertent."
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 19-year-old James Jackson was released from the county's custody due to a clerical error. LASD called Jackson's sudden release "inadvertent."
Hayward boy's dream to go to Disney comes true - and then some
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
Man guilty of setting Big Sur fire that killed 12 California condors
Ivan Gomez, 31, was convicted by a Monterey County judge of setting the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally growing marijuana in the Los Padres National Forest.
Ivan Gomez, 31, was convicted by a Monterey County judge of setting the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally growing marijuana in the Los Padres National Forest.
Sacramento mass shooting suspect served less time with California's Prop 57
Smiley Martin, arrested in connection with last weekend’s mass shooting outside bars in Sacramento, served less than half his 10-year sentence because of voter-approved changes to state law that lessened the punishment for his felony convictions and provided a chance for earlier release.
Smiley Martin, arrested in connection with last weekend’s mass shooting outside bars in Sacramento, served less than half his 10-year sentence because of voter-approved changes to state law that lessened the punishment for his felony convictions and provided a chance for earlier release.
Nonprofit fundraising to send Hayward boy battling rare cancer to Disney World
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
Nearly dozen people stuck on ride for 2 hours at Universal Studios Hollywood
Crews rescued nearly a dozen people after they were stuck on a ride in Universal Studios Hollywood.
Crews rescued nearly a dozen people after they were stuck on a ride in Universal Studios Hollywood.
Dog attack: 3-year-old girl gets 180 stitches after suffering bite wounds on face, arms, stomach
A 3-year-old girl received 180 stitches on her face and additional stitches on other parts of her body after being attacked by a dog over the weekend in Hemet.
A 3-year-old girl received 180 stitches on her face and additional stitches on other parts of her body after being attacked by a dog over the weekend in Hemet.
Ashanti honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti.
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti.
Football 'hero' sues San Jose after police shoot him at taqueria
K'aun Green, who said he grabbed a gun from drunk customers at a popular downtown taqueria and then was shot at by police, filed a federal lawsuit against San Jose.
K'aun Green, who said he grabbed a gun from drunk customers at a popular downtown taqueria and then was shot at by police, filed a federal lawsuit against San Jose.
Two women who were last seen at a wedding in California found dead
The two women were last seen at a wedding Sunday night at Spring Creek Country Club.
The two women were last seen at a wedding Sunday night at Spring Creek Country Club.
LA County votes to suspend official travel to Florida, Texas over parental rights, transgender laws
Critics say recent orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as harmful to LGBTQ inclusiveness and safety.
Critics say recent orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as harmful to LGBTQ inclusiveness and safety.
Suspected burglar gets beat up by homeowner in Ventura County before arrest
A homeowner turned the tables against a suspected burglar in Ventura County.
A homeowner turned the tables against a suspected burglar in Ventura County.
Thieves steal touring band's passports and green cards in Oakland
A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.
A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.
Woman wins $10M off lottery scratcher bought by accident in Tarzana
It's not every day you win $10 million by accident.
It's not every day you win $10 million by accident.
Napa doctor admits to selling fake COVID vaccine cards, immunization pills
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
OC drug bust: Two drug dealers had enough fentanyl to kill 4.7 million people, DA says
It’s the largest drug bust in Orange County in nearly 16 years.
It’s the largest drug bust in Orange County in nearly 16 years.
Sacramento shooting: At least 5 people fired guns during gang-related violence
Sacramento police on Wednesday said at least five shooters fired guns during the weekend shooting in downtown Sacramento that killed six people and injured 12 others.
Sacramento police on Wednesday said at least five shooters fired guns during the weekend shooting in downtown Sacramento that killed six people and injured 12 others.