Suspect charged in killing of beloved Newark father, prosecutors say, was case of 'revenge killing'
Murder charges have been filed against a man accused in what prosecutors called an act of revenge, stemming from the death of the suspect's 16-year-old daughter.
Murder charges have been filed against a man accused in what prosecutors called an act of revenge, stemming from the death of the suspect's 16-year-old daughter.
Anne Heche was not impaired by illicit substance at time of crash, coroner reports
The report concluded that Heche's death was accidental, noting she died of "inhalation and thermal injuries" resulting from the fire that erupted after the crash occurred.
The report concluded that Heche's death was accidental, noting she died of "inhalation and thermal injuries" resulting from the fire that erupted after the crash occurred.
Dramatic video captures truck toppling over California freeway overpass
Dramatic video taken by a driver stuck in traffic captured the moment a box truck toppled over a freeway overpass in Southern California during last week's wet weather.
Dramatic video taken by a driver stuck in traffic captured the moment a box truck toppled over a freeway overpass in Southern California during last week's wet weather.
Santa Clara County DA office to quit Twitter amid rise in hate speech on platform
The Santa Clara County district attorney on Monday announced his office will be leaving Twitter, saying the move was part of "a moral obligation" to combat hate speech.
The Santa Clara County district attorney on Monday announced his office will be leaving Twitter, saying the move was part of "a moral obligation" to combat hate speech.
Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison
James Howard Jackson, 20, pleaded no contest to an attempted murder charge and was immediately sentenced to 21 years in prison.
James Howard Jackson, 20, pleaded no contest to an attempted murder charge and was immediately sentenced to 21 years in prison.
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.
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.
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.
Judge declares mistrial in Danny Masterson's rape trial
Jurors said they were deadlocked on the three rape charges facing "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson.
Jurors said they were deadlocked on the three rape charges facing "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson.
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.