California prisons to release up to 3,500 more inmates to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
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.
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.
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.
Investigation underway after black man found dead, hanging from tree; police first said it was suicide
After outrage from the community, authorities are taking another look at the death of a black man, Robert Fuller, who they first said had committed suicide. He was found hanging from a tree near city hall early Wednesday morning.
After outrage from the community, authorities are taking another look at the death of a black man, Robert Fuller, who they first said had committed suicide. He was found hanging from a tree near city hall early Wednesday morning.
Online petition to delay July reopening of Disneyland Resorts gains momentum
An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.
An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.
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.
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.
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.
Disneyland Resort announces plans to reopen parks on July 17
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
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.
Air Force sergeant ID’d as suspect in 'ambush' killing of California deputy
A suspect facing first-degree murder charges in Saturday’s shooting death of a California sheriff’s deputy is an active-duty sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, authorities said Sunday.
A suspect facing first-degree murder charges in Saturday’s shooting death of a California sheriff’s deputy is an active-duty sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, authorities said Sunday.
Santa Cruz deputy killed in 'ambush'
A Santa Cruz County deputy died in a shooting on Saturday, officials said.
A Santa Cruz County deputy died in a shooting on Saturday, officials said.
Colleges say more students are looking for schools closer to home after coronavirus outbreak
Many students will be sticking closer to home this fall, university officials say: deposits from in-state students are up and commitments from international students are way down.
Many students will be sticking closer to home this fall, university officials say: deposits from in-state students are up and commitments from international students are way down.
CEO of Second City improv theater resigns, says he failed to create 'anti-racist environment'
Second City improv theater CEO Andrew Alexander is stepping down, after he said he failed to create an "anti-racist environment."
Second City improv theater CEO Andrew Alexander is stepping down, after he said he failed to create an "anti-racist environment."
Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean 'snot palaces'
Master builders of the sea construct the equivalent of a complex five-story house that protects them from predators and funnels and filters food for them — all from snot coming out of their heads.
Master builders of the sea construct the equivalent of a complex five-story house that protects them from predators and funnels and filters food for them — all from snot coming out of their heads.