Sons sue over medicine mix-up that killed Navy vet in sheriff's custody
A lawsuit against Solano County and its sheriff alleges civil rights violation, wrongful death and medical malpractice after an elderly man was given the very medicine he was allergic to, causing his death.
A lawsuit against Solano County and its sheriff alleges civil rights violation, wrongful death and medical malpractice after an elderly man was given the very medicine he was allergic to, causing his death.
California officer rescues toddlers after father drove off cliff with girls inside vehicle: investigators
A San Diego police officer is being praised by colleagues for scaling down the side of a cliff over the weekend to rescue twin 2-year-old sisters after their father allegedly drove off a bridge, flipping their car upside-down into the ocean below.
A San Diego police officer is being praised by colleagues for scaling down the side of a cliff over the weekend to rescue twin 2-year-old sisters after their father allegedly drove off a bridge, flipping their car upside-down into the ocean below.
Robert Fuller hanging death: State, FBI to oversee probe into Palmdale man's death
Sheriff Alex Villanueva Monday vowed to conduct a thorough investigation -- with cooperation from state and federal law enforcement -- into the death of a 24-year-old Black man found hanging from a tree near Palmdale City Hall.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva Monday vowed to conduct a thorough investigation -- with cooperation from state and federal law enforcement -- into the death of a 24-year-old Black man found hanging from a tree near Palmdale City Hall.
California father accused of driving off cliff with young daughters inside vehicle
A father near San Diego is accused of intentionally driving off a cliff with his two young daughters inside the vehicle.
A father near San Diego is accused of intentionally driving off a cliff with his two young daughters inside the vehicle.
Man, 31, accused of drugging, raping minor; holding her against her will
A 31-year-old Loma Linda man is accused of coordinating a meetup location with a runaway minor online before he allegedly held the victim against her will, drugged and raped her, investigators said.
A 31-year-old Loma Linda man is accused of coordinating a meetup location with a runaway minor online before he allegedly held the victim against her will, drugged and raped her, investigators said.
3 police unions in Calif. call for reforms, rooting out racist officers
The San Jose Police Officers Association, the San Francisco Police Officers Association and the Los Angeles Police Protective League on Sunday announced the national reform proposal after weeks of protests and marches against police violence, even as new deaths have happened at the hands of police.
The San Jose Police Officers Association, the San Francisco Police Officers Association and the Los Angeles Police Protective League on Sunday announced the national reform proposal after weeks of protests and marches against police violence, even as new deaths have happened at the hands of police.
Woman apologizes after backlash from confronting San Francisco homeowner over Black Lives Matter message
The video, which has been retweeted 155,000 times, has sparked accusations of racism and led a cosmetics distributor to cut ties with Lisa Alexander, founder and CEO of LaFace Skincare.
The video, which has been retweeted 155,000 times, has sparked accusations of racism and led a cosmetics distributor to cut ties with Lisa Alexander, founder and CEO of LaFace Skincare.
Mexican mafia member Danny Roman stabbed to death in Corcoran prison facility: officials
A purported leader of the Mexican Mafia whom the federal government once accused of running street gang operations from inside California’s most secure prison has been killed by two other inmates, officials said Thursday.
A purported leader of the Mexican Mafia whom the federal government once accused of running street gang operations from inside California’s most secure prison has been killed by two other inmates, officials said Thursday.
Several officers injured, suspect dead following standoff in Paso Robles
The man suspected of ambushing and shooting a California sheriff’s deputy is dead after a shootout with police, authorities said Thursday.
The man suspected of ambushing and shooting a California sheriff’s deputy is dead after a shootout with police, authorities said Thursday.
Man charged with poisoning 8 homeless people, filming victims' reactions to eating laced food
The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
Manhunt underway for gunman who shot California deputy, possibly other man
A hunt was underway for a suspect identified as Mason James Lira, 26, a homeless man from the Monterey area of the Central Coast.
A hunt was underway for a suspect identified as Mason James Lira, 26, a homeless man from the Monterey area of the Central Coast.
Golden Gate Bridge heard 'singing' over San Francisco Bay
High winds on Friday produced tones that are the side effect of a handrail retrofit designed to make the span more aerodynamic on gusty days.
High winds on Friday produced tones that are the side effect of a handrail retrofit designed to make the span more aerodynamic on gusty days.
California courts end zero bail order imposed during coronavirus pandemic
California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coachella, Stagecoach festivals canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns
Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S.
Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S.
Officer injured in Paso Robles active shooter situation; gunman remains at large
A central California sheriff's deputy was shot in the head early Wednesday in an “ambush” attack by a gunman intent on harming or killing police, authorities said.
A central California sheriff's deputy was shot in the head early Wednesday in an “ambush” attack by a gunman intent on harming or killing police, authorities said.
LAPD officer charged with illegally punching unarmed man more than 12 times during on-duty assault
A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in late April was charged Tuesday with assaulting the 28-year-old man, the district attorney announced.
A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in late April was charged Tuesday with assaulting the 28-year-old man, the district attorney announced.
'Creepy' clowns help boy, 4, celebrate end of cancer treatment: 'It was the happiest I have seen him'
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
Face shields could be the new, next thing
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
California OK's movie theaters to reopen with limited seating
The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.
The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.