California homicides surged 31% in 2020, most in 13 years
Homicides in California jumped 31% last year, making it the deadliest year since 2007, and Black people accounted for nearly one-third of all victims as the most populous state struggled with the coronavirus pandemic and concerns over racial injustice.
Homicides in California jumped 31% last year, making it the deadliest year since 2007, and Black people accounted for nearly one-third of all victims as the most populous state struggled with the coronavirus pandemic and concerns over racial injustice.
Borderline Bar & Grill: Report details likely motive for mass shooting
Ventura County sheriff’s detectives concluded in the 424-page report that Ian David Long, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan, likely attacked the Borderline Bar & Grill, knowing of the college theme and that there would likely be many students present.
Ventura County sheriff’s detectives concluded in the 424-page report that Ian David Long, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan, likely attacked the Borderline Bar & Grill, knowing of the college theme and that there would likely be many students present.
21 busted, 10 women and girls rescued in California human trafficking ring
The Fresno Police Department teamed up with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations for Operation Stolen Hearts, in a multi-day effort against child sex trafficking and exploitation in the area.
The Fresno Police Department teamed up with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations for Operation Stolen Hearts, in a multi-day effort against child sex trafficking and exploitation in the area.
Nearly 80,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized along California-Nevada border
During the operation, Cal Fire confiscated 79,411 pounds of dangerous fireworks, conducted 932 traffic stops for various violations, issued 215 citations for dangerous fireworks and additional violations, and arrested three individuals.
During the operation, Cal Fire confiscated 79,411 pounds of dangerous fireworks, conducted 932 traffic stops for various violations, issued 215 citations for dangerous fireworks and additional violations, and arrested three individuals.
17 injured in police detonation of illegal fireworks in South LA
Officials said a South Los Angeles explosion happened when they attempted to safely detonate homemade fireworks.
Officials said a South Los Angeles explosion happened when they attempted to safely detonate homemade fireworks.
San Francisco DA mandates use of preferred pronouns to show dignity and respect
The San Francisco policy also requires prosecutors to ask the defense which pronouns should be used for anyone accused of a crime.
The San Francisco policy also requires prosecutors to ask the defense which pronouns should be used for anyone accused of a crime.
Flurry of mountain lion sightings in Petaluma neighborhoods
With numerous mountain lion sightings all over the Bay Area this summer, wildlife officers say this is the time of year they migrate searching for food and water. They may be wandering further than usual due to the drought and a shrinking deer population.
With numerous mountain lion sightings all over the Bay Area this summer, wildlife officers say this is the time of year they migrate searching for food and water. They may be wandering further than usual due to the drought and a shrinking deer population.
3 more Bay Area residents charged in Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Britney Spears' request to remove her father as conservator rejected by judge
Pop icon Britney Spears has lost her battle to have her father removed from his role as conservator of her estate.
Pop icon Britney Spears has lost her battle to have her father removed from his role as conservator of her estate.
Former California correctional officer sentenced to jail for sexual relationship with inmate, deputies say
An ex-correctional officer is heading back to the jail she was accused of having sex with an inmate at.
An ex-correctional officer is heading back to the jail she was accused of having sex with an inmate at.
Prosecutor: San Jose mother confessed to strangling 7-year-old son
A San Jose mother on Wednesday was denied bail by a Nevada judge who was told by a prosecutor that the woman admitted strangling her 7-year-old son.
A San Jose mother on Wednesday was denied bail by a Nevada judge who was told by a prosecutor that the woman admitted strangling her 7-year-old son.
San Francisco to pay $3.25M to family of man shot by police in 2017
San Francisco supervisors voted to pay a proposed $3.25 million to the family Sean Moore, who was shot by an officer in 2017 and who died three years later from causes the coroner found were partly caused by a gunshot wound created by police.
San Francisco supervisors voted to pay a proposed $3.25 million to the family Sean Moore, who was shot by an officer in 2017 and who died three years later from causes the coroner found were partly caused by a gunshot wound created by police.
Video: Car crashes into gas pump at busy station, causing fire
A vehicle crashed into a gas pump and started a fire in Ceres, California, on June 27; the dramatic incident was caught on the fuel station’s CCTV camera.
A vehicle crashed into a gas pump and started a fire in Ceres, California, on June 27; the dramatic incident was caught on the fuel station’s CCTV camera.
Mother arrested in East LA triple homicide investigation of 3 young children
A mother was arrested for the murders of her three young children, all under the age of 3, in East Los Angeles, officials announced Tuesday. She is being held on a $2,000,000 bail.
A mother was arrested for the murders of her three young children, all under the age of 3, in East Los Angeles, officials announced Tuesday. She is being held on a $2,000,000 bail.
'That's So Raven' alum Kyle Massey charged with felony for immoral communication with a minor
The Disney Channel alum allegedly sent pornographic content electronically to a teen girl from December 2018 and January 2019.
The Disney Channel alum allegedly sent pornographic content electronically to a teen girl from December 2018 and January 2019.
Northern California officers kill man who pulled gun in marijuana farm-Lava Fire zone
The Siskiyou County Sheriff said the man was trying to drive into the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision on Monday and pointed a handgun at the group of officers that included a sheriff’s deputy and local police.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff said the man was trying to drive into the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision on Monday and pointed a handgun at the group of officers that included a sheriff’s deputy and local police.
Owner of 'Flintstone House' settles lawsuit with California town
The California town called the towering dinosaurs and life-size sculptures “a highly visible eyesore” and sued the owner, alleging she violated local codes when she put dinosaur sculptures in the backyard and made other landscaping changes.
The California town called the towering dinosaurs and life-size sculptures “a highly visible eyesore” and sued the owner, alleging she violated local codes when she put dinosaur sculptures in the backyard and made other landscaping changes.
LA County Public Health strongly recommends masking indoors amid Delta variant concerns
Health officials in Los Angeles County are now strongly recommending everyone – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear masks indoors in public places in the wake of the recent Delta variant spread.
Health officials in Los Angeles County are now strongly recommending everyone – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear masks indoors in public places in the wake of the recent Delta variant spread.
California officials seize 15,000 lbs of illegal fireworks
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office says it has linked two people to the sale of fireworks in the county, as well as two residences and a warehouse in Oakland. One of the suspects was booked into jail last week but the other has not yet been taken into custody.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office says it has linked two people to the sale of fireworks in the county, as well as two residences and a warehouse in Oakland. One of the suspects was booked into jail last week but the other has not yet been taken into custody.
Snorkeler recounts shark attack off San Mateo County coast
Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.
Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.