Ex-Uber driver sentenced for raping passengers in California
Alarcon Nunez, 40, of Santa Maria was accused of sexually assaulting or stealing from intoxicated women who had ordered rides or whom he had picked up in 2017 and 2018 in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Alarcon Nunez, 40, of Santa Maria was accused of sexually assaulting or stealing from intoxicated women who had ordered rides or whom he had picked up in 2017 and 2018 in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Father arrested after 3-year-old shoots self in California
Investigators determined the handgun had been left in an easily accessible spot, police said.
Investigators determined the handgun had been left in an easily accessible spot, police said.
'Golden State Killer DA' seeks to unseat California Attorney General
Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert will challenge new Attorney General Rob Bonta in next year’s campaign, joining a field that also includes a former assistant U.S. attorney general.
Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert will challenge new Attorney General Rob Bonta in next year’s campaign, joining a field that also includes a former assistant U.S. attorney general.
FBI arrests man for allegedly slitting his dog's throat, posting video of the dying puppy on Snapchat
FBI agents arrested a Riverside man on Monday accused of slitting the throat of his young dog and posting a video of the dying puppy on Snapchat.
FBI agents arrested a Riverside man on Monday accused of slitting the throat of his young dog and posting a video of the dying puppy on Snapchat.
Woman mourns loss of sister, an avid Oakland A's fan, to COVID
The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.
The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.
UCSF confirms man experienced blood clots after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
San Francisco unveils prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan
Taking its cue from New York City, San Francisco decided to open up prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan and beyond.
Taking its cue from New York City, San Francisco decided to open up prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan and beyond.
City of Los Angeles accused of moving the homeless in order to prepare for the Oscars
For the first time in its history, the 93rd Academy Awards is being held at Union Station, an area plagued by homelessness. But there are reports the city is forcing the homeless to move out of sight for the event.
For the first time in its history, the 93rd Academy Awards is being held at Union Station, an area plagued by homelessness. But there are reports the city is forcing the homeless to move out of sight for the event.
DA could announce charges against boyfriend for death of San Jose transgender woman
Natalia Smüt was a beloved drag artist and entertainer of the South Bay and is the 16th victim this year of anti-transgender violence this year in the U.S., according to Project More.
Natalia Smüt was a beloved drag artist and entertainer of the South Bay and is the 16th victim this year of anti-transgender violence this year in the U.S., according to Project More.
Guy in a bear suit finally reaches his destination after 400-mile trek: San Francisco
Why make the 400-mile journey on foot? In a bear suit? Bearsun says he's not exactly sure what inspired him.
Why make the 400-mile journey on foot? In a bear suit? Bearsun says he's not exactly sure what inspired him.
Endangered fin whale that washed ashore in San Francisco likely died from ship strike
Experts believe that an endangered fin whale that washed ashore in San Francisco this weekend died due to injuries sustained from a ship strike. They said they discovered significant bruising and hemorrhaging to the muscle around the whale’s neck vertebrae.
Experts believe that an endangered fin whale that washed ashore in San Francisco this weekend died due to injuries sustained from a ship strike. They said they discovered significant bruising and hemorrhaging to the muscle around the whale’s neck vertebrae.
Thousands gather in LA to commemorate 106th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
Several rallies have been scheduled Saturday in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Glendale.
Several rallies have been scheduled Saturday in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Glendale.
SoCal community, leaders react to Biden's recognition of the Armenian Genocide
For so many Armenian-Americans word of Biden’s recognition brought them great joy… but the message from the White House was long overdue.
For so many Armenian-Americans word of Biden’s recognition brought them great joy… but the message from the White House was long overdue.
Driver, 75, suspected of DUI visibly upset after striking father, 4-year-old in crosswalk
A father and his 4-year-old son were struck by a car driven by a 75-year-old man in a Novato crosswalk. Police say the driver stopped and cooperated, and was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs.
A father and his 4-year-old son were struck by a car driven by a 75-year-old man in a Novato crosswalk. Police say the driver stopped and cooperated, and was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs.
BEFORE-AND-AFTER PHOTOS: Resilient redwood forest beacon of hope for California forest
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
DOJ finds mental health care, overuse of isolation at Santa Rita Jail unconstitutional
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division issued a damning report, saying the mental health care system in Alameda County, and in particular, Santa Rita Jail, violate parts of the Constitution.
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division issued a damning report, saying the mental health care system in Alameda County, and in particular, Santa Rita Jail, violate parts of the Constitution.
Man dials 911 to say he's leaving the bar drunk, leads police on multiple-county chase
People at the bar also called 911 telling them a drunk man hopped in the car and drove off.
People at the bar also called 911 telling them a drunk man hopped in the car and drove off.
Seagull hitches ride on sunfish off California coast
Whale watchers caught video of a seagull hitching a ride on a sunbathing sunfish off the coast of California.
Whale watchers caught video of a seagull hitching a ride on a sunbathing sunfish off the coast of California.
Teen driving Lamborghini in crash that killed woman pleads guilty; placed on house arrest
The 17-year-old driver behind the wheel of a Lamborghini who was speeding at 106 mph when he crashed into another vehicle, killing a woman in West Los Angeles admitted to a charge of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence on Friday.
The 17-year-old driver behind the wheel of a Lamborghini who was speeding at 106 mph when he crashed into another vehicle, killing a woman in West Los Angeles admitted to a charge of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence on Friday.
California man imprisoned for 15 years set free after new research on shaken-baby syndrome
Clifton Jones’ defense had argued the child died after an accidental trip-and-fall in their Sacramento home. Jones tripped over a shoe, and unable to break his stumble, he and his son fell into a wall, causing the baby to hit the back of his head, ultimately leading to his death, they had argued.
Clifton Jones’ defense had argued the child died after an accidental trip-and-fall in their Sacramento home. Jones tripped over a shoe, and unable to break his stumble, he and his son fell into a wall, causing the baby to hit the back of his head, ultimately leading to his death, they had argued.