Mother creates safety app to help Black drivers alert loved ones during traffic stops
The app is called Just Us, and it allows drivers to alert their contacts with a simple voice command if there’s a potential danger during a traffic stop.
The app is called Just Us, and it allows drivers to alert their contacts with a simple voice command if there’s a potential danger during a traffic stop.
DA charges former classmate with murder following 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart
San Luis Obispo prosecutors on Wednesday charged a former classmate of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart with first-degree murder during an attempted rape, which occurred in 1996.
San Luis Obispo prosecutors on Wednesday charged a former classmate of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart with first-degree murder during an attempted rape, which occurred in 1996.
Police: Asian man charged after attempting to assault Asian woman 'because he thought she was white'
Police arrested an Asian man on Monday after he attempted to sexually assault a woman of Asian descent "because he thought she was White," police said. Detectives "believe the assault was in retaliation to hate crimes committed against the Asian community."
Police arrested an Asian man on Monday after he attempted to sexually assault a woman of Asian descent "because he thought she was White," police said. Detectives "believe the assault was in retaliation to hate crimes committed against the Asian community."
Kristin Smart case: Paul Flores, Smart's former classmate, charged with murder
Nearly twenty-five years after Kristin Smart disappeared after a college party near California Polytechnic State University's campus, authorities Tuesday arrested her former classmate, Paul Flores, on suspicion of murder. Flores was the last person to see her alive in 1996 before she vanished.
Nearly twenty-five years after Kristin Smart disappeared after a college party near California Polytechnic State University's campus, authorities Tuesday arrested her former classmate, Paul Flores, on suspicion of murder. Flores was the last person to see her alive in 1996 before she vanished.
Massive toxic dump site discovered on ocean floor between Long Beach and Catalina Island
Some 3,000 feet below the ocean's surface between Long Beach and Catalina Island, scientists believe the area may contain anywhere from 336,000–504,000 barrels of acid sludge waste from the production of DDT — a powerful pesticide that was banned from use in the U.S. in 1972 due to its adverse environmental effects, such as those to wildlife, as well as its potential human health risks.
Some 3,000 feet below the ocean's surface between Long Beach and Catalina Island, scientists believe the area may contain anywhere from 336,000–504,000 barrels of acid sludge waste from the production of DDT — a powerful pesticide that was banned from use in the U.S. in 1972 due to its adverse environmental effects, such as those to wildlife, as well as its potential human health risks.
Harrowing video captures fearless terriers chase away bear that wandered into home
Home surveillance video captured harrowing video of two fearless terriers chasing away a bear that had wandered into their California home.
Home surveillance video captured harrowing video of two fearless terriers chasing away a bear that had wandered into their California home.
Family member reacts to deaths of 3 young children in Reseda
A family member says the children's parents were at the center of a tense custody battle. The dad had reportedly reached out to DCFS and police for help, the family member said.
A family member says the children's parents were at the center of a tense custody battle. The dad had reportedly reached out to DCFS and police for help, the family member said.
Memorial vigil held for 11-year-old Rodeo girl found tortured and abused
An emotional vigil was held Sunday night for an 11-year-old girl from Rodeo. Authorities accuse her stepmother and father of torturing and abusing her to death.
An emotional vigil was held Sunday night for an 11-year-old girl from Rodeo. Authorities accuse her stepmother and father of torturing and abusing her to death.
‘White Lives Matter’ events expected Sunday have police, communities on edge: reports
Huntington Beach, California, was expected to be a primary location, with events rumored in other cities as well.
Huntington Beach, California, was expected to be a primary location, with events rumored in other cities as well.
Mother arrested after three young children are found stabbed to death
Three children, all under the age of five, were found stabbed to death in Los Angeles on Saturday morning. Their mother is under arrest.
Three children, all under the age of five, were found stabbed to death in Los Angeles on Saturday morning. Their mother is under arrest.
California city paying homeless people to clean up their camps
A city in California says they’ve found a way to help keep homeless camps in their jurisdiction clean by paying the people who live there to pick up their garbage.
A city in California says they’ve found a way to help keep homeless camps in their jurisdiction clean by paying the people who live there to pick up their garbage.
Security guards for anti-abortion protesters charged with battery, illegal possession of tear gas
Prosecutors filed charges against two private security guards hired by anti-abortion activists for alleged battery and illegal possession of tear gas during a confrontation at Planned Parenthood in Walnut Creek.
Prosecutors filed charges against two private security guards hired by anti-abortion activists for alleged battery and illegal possession of tear gas during a confrontation at Planned Parenthood in Walnut Creek.
VIDEO: Hayward police officers kick, punch intoxicated man allegedly armed with pistol
The Hayward Police Department is investigating cell phone video footage of several Hayward police officers punching and kicking a man while holding him to the ground in an effort to arrest him.
The Hayward Police Department is investigating cell phone video footage of several Hayward police officers punching and kicking a man while holding him to the ground in an effort to arrest him.
Gabriel Fernandez: Mom convicted of murder, torture petitions for new sentencing, vacated murder conviction
Pearl Fernandez, the Palmdale mother who was convicted of torturing and murdering her 8-year-old son, Gabriel Fernandez, has filed a petition to have her murder conviction vacated and be resentenced. The case was featured in the Netflix documentary "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez."
Pearl Fernandez, the Palmdale mother who was convicted of torturing and murdering her 8-year-old son, Gabriel Fernandez, has filed a petition to have her murder conviction vacated and be resentenced. The case was featured in the Netflix documentary "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez."
Man accused of strangling 'I-5 Strangler' won't face death
The man accused of strangling the California serial killer known as the “I-5 Strangler” won't face the death penalty, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
The man accused of strangling the California serial killer known as the “I-5 Strangler” won't face the death penalty, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
Parents face horrific torture, abuse charges of 11-year-old found dead in Rodeo home
Neighbors and friends are grieving the loss of an 11-year-old girl in a Contra Costa County community. They wonder if they missed warning signs of abuse.
Neighbors and friends are grieving the loss of an 11-year-old girl in a Contra Costa County community. They wonder if they missed warning signs of abuse.
Border Patrol rescues 2 abandoned children at US-Mexico border, latest in spate of incidents
"It is unconscionable that anyone would abandon these small children," Chief Patrol Agent Aaron Heitke said. "Thankfully, our agents were able to quickly rescue these siblings."
"It is unconscionable that anyone would abandon these small children," Chief Patrol Agent Aaron Heitke said. "Thankfully, our agents were able to quickly rescue these siblings."
Tiger Woods was driving more than 80mph, nearly double legal limit when he crashed, sheriff says
Authorities said professional golfer Tiger Woods was driving 84-87 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed his SUV in Rolling Hills Estate back in February.
Authorities said professional golfer Tiger Woods was driving 84-87 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed his SUV in Rolling Hills Estate back in February.
Tiger Woods crash: LA County deputies to release investigation findings Wednesday
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department plans to release its findings in the Feb. 23 Tiger Woods crash Wednesday.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department plans to release its findings in the Feb. 23 Tiger Woods crash Wednesday.
LAPD video shows Black man arrested by officers in search for white suspect
As part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the LAPD of racial profiling, a judge ordered the release of police body camere video that shows two LAPD officers arresting a Black man near his home in Hollywood even though they were looking for a white domestic violence suspect.
As part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the LAPD of racial profiling, a judge ordered the release of police body camere video that shows two LAPD officers arresting a Black man near his home in Hollywood even though they were looking for a white domestic violence suspect.