US police rarely deploy deadly robots to confront suspects despite San Francisco controversy
The recent San Francisco vote, has renewed a fierce debate sparked years ago over the ethics of using robots to kill a suspect and the doors such policies might open. Largely, experts say, the use of such robots remains rare even as the technology advances.
The recent San Francisco vote, has renewed a fierce debate sparked years ago over the ethics of using robots to kill a suspect and the doors such policies might open. Largely, experts say, the use of such robots remains rare even as the technology advances.
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo to undergo season ending surgery
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, will undergo season ending foot surgery. Garoppolo was carted off the field after suffering a foot injury on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, will undergo season ending foot surgery. Garoppolo was carted off the field after suffering a foot injury on Sunday.
Coyote attacks toddler outside Woodland Hills home
A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.
A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.
Video: California Apple store ransacked by thieves as staff warn customers not to stop them
A pair of masked bandits grabbed iPhones and other loot worth $35,000.
A pair of masked bandits grabbed iPhones and other loot worth $35,000.
10 students at Southern California middle school treated for possible cannabis overdoses
Authorities said ten students were treated for a possible cannabis overdose at Van Nuys Middle School.
Authorities said ten students were treated for a possible cannabis overdose at Van Nuys Middle School.
Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Former FCI Dublin prison warden categorically denies any sexual abuse during trial
For the first time since his arrest last fall on charges that he sexually abused three women incarcerated at FCI Dublin, former warden Ray. J. Garcia took the stand on Thursday, categorically denying that he had any inappropriate or untoward contact with anyone in his care.
For the first time since his arrest last fall on charges that he sexually abused three women incarcerated at FCI Dublin, former warden Ray. J. Garcia took the stand on Thursday, categorically denying that he had any inappropriate or untoward contact with anyone in his care.
VIDEO: Man tries to carjack 3 vehicles in Ontario after 2-county police chase
A man tried to carjack not one, but three different cars after ditching a white Lexus sedan he was driving during a 2-county police chase.
A man tried to carjack not one, but three different cars after ditching a white Lexus sedan he was driving during a 2-county police chase.
California man accused of throwing Motolov cocktail toward police
A California man is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail toward a police officer, not once but at least two times.
A California man is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail toward a police officer, not once but at least two times.
California gun data breach was unintentional, law firm finds
California’s Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn’t follow policies or understand how to operate their website.
California’s Department of Justice mistakenly posted the names, addresses and birthdays of nearly 200,000 gun owners on the internet because officials didn’t follow policies or understand how to operate their website.
Mother sues Antelope Valley school district following death of son
Jonathan Alfaro, 17, died after falling out of a truck.
Jonathan Alfaro, 17, died after falling out of a truck.
California releases thousands of pedophiles less than year after their convictions, data shows
Thousands of convicted pedophiles in California have been released from prison after only spending less than a year in prison, a recent analysis found.
Thousands of convicted pedophiles in California have been released from prison after only spending less than a year in prison, a recent analysis found.
12-year-old girl left on road after father beat mother to death in San Bernardino County: sheriff
An Upland man accused of murdering a woman and leaving her 12-year-old daughter on the side of the road was arrested in San Bernardino County.
An Upland man accused of murdering a woman and leaving her 12-year-old daughter on the side of the road was arrested in San Bernardino County.
San Francisco supervisors approve SFPD plan to give robots 'deadly-force option'
San Francisco police got approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to use existing robots as a potential "deadly force option."
San Francisco police got approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to use existing robots as a potential "deadly force option."
Ex-FCI Dublin prison warden went from 'sweet to pornographic,' victim says at sex abuse trial
On the first day of an unprecedented sex abuse trial of a former warden of the all-women's federal prison in Dublin, an incarcerated woman told the jury that Ray J. Garcia went from being a "sweet gentleman to pornographic" in his exchanges with her.
On the first day of an unprecedented sex abuse trial of a former warden of the all-women's federal prison in Dublin, an incarcerated woman told the jury that Ray J. Garcia went from being a "sweet gentleman to pornographic" in his exchanges with her.
California recruit hit by wrong-way driver in grave condition: LASD
Four recruits remain in critical condition and one "suffered setbacks" and is in grave condition, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Sunday.
Four recruits remain in critical condition and one "suffered setbacks" and is in grave condition, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Sunday.
Former Virginia state trooper 'catfished' teen girl before murdering California family: police
Police said 28-year-old Austin Lee Edwards, a former state trooper, traveled from Virginia to Riverside to meet a teen girl he 'catfished' online, then murdered the girl's mom and grandparents.
Police said 28-year-old Austin Lee Edwards, a former state trooper, traveled from Virginia to Riverside to meet a teen girl he 'catfished' online, then murdered the girl's mom and grandparents.
Harvey Weinstein's defense in sexual assault trial begins Monday
Defense attorneys for disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein began presenting their case Monday. Testimony is will continue Wednesday, along with closing arguments..
Defense attorneys for disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein began presenting their case Monday. Testimony is will continue Wednesday, along with closing arguments..
22-year-old Los Angeles dog named oldest dog alive by Guinness World Records
You may spot the oldest dog alive walking around Venice Beach or cruising with his humans along Pacific Coast Highway.
You may spot the oldest dog alive walking around Venice Beach or cruising with his humans along Pacific Coast Highway.
Photos sealed to protect women's dignity during sex abuse trial of ex-FCI Dublin warden
When the trial for former FCI Dublin warden Ray J. Garcia begins on Monday, more than 50 sexually explicit photos will be sealed to protect the dignity of the incarcerated women who will testify that they were targets of his abuse.
When the trial for former FCI Dublin warden Ray J. Garcia begins on Monday, more than 50 sexually explicit photos will be sealed to protect the dignity of the incarcerated women who will testify that they were targets of his abuse.