Jaywalking is no longer a crime in California
The new law, the Freedom to Walk Act, says you can cross the street anywhere outside of an intersection, but only if it's safe to do so. Police will still be able to stop or ticket you if crossing the street puts you in danger of being hit.
The new law, the Freedom to Walk Act, says you can cross the street anywhere outside of an intersection, but only if it's safe to do so. Police will still be able to stop or ticket you if crossing the street puts you in danger of being hit.
Stockton police search for apparent serial killer tied to 5 fatal shootings
Rewards totaling $85,000 have been offered for information leading to an arrest in five fatal shootings since July in Stockton, Calif., that investigators believe are related, police said.
Rewards totaling $85,000 have been offered for information leading to an arrest in five fatal shootings since July in Stockton, Calif., that investigators believe are related, police said.
Father, son charged with murder of rapper PnB Rock
Authorities in California have announced that a 17-year-old boy, his father, and stepmother have been charged in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of rapper PnB Rock in Los Angeles.
Authorities in California have announced that a 17-year-old boy, his father, and stepmother have been charged in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of rapper PnB Rock in Los Angeles.
Federal prison director conducts 'cultural assessment' of FCI Dublin
The new BOP director promised to make changes at FCI Dublin, where five officers have been charged with sex crimes and incarcerated women and whistleblowers report being retaliated against for reporting any wrongdoing.
The new BOP director promised to make changes at FCI Dublin, where five officers have been charged with sex crimes and incarcerated women and whistleblowers report being retaliated against for reporting any wrongdoing.
Advocates list 100s of allegedly abusive California priests
Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse delivered a list of more than 300 publicly accused abusers to the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday as they urged him to release his “secret” files on credibly accused priests.
Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse delivered a list of more than 300 publicly accused abusers to the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday as they urged him to release his “secret” files on credibly accused priests.
Family alleges 93-year-old woman poisoned at San Mateo assisted living facility
The family of a 93-year-old woman who was poisoned and died at an assisted living facility in San Mateo filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging elder abuse and wrongful death. Trudy Maxwell was one of two residents who died in this incident.
The family of a 93-year-old woman who was poisoned and died at an assisted living facility in San Mateo filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging elder abuse and wrongful death. Trudy Maxwell was one of two residents who died in this incident.
Former Dallas Cowboys TE Gavin Escobar dies in rock climbing accident in Riverside County
Dallas Cowboys tight end turned Long Beach firefighter Gavin Escobar has died in a rock climbing accident in Riverside County.
Dallas Cowboys tight end turned Long Beach firefighter Gavin Escobar has died in a rock climbing accident in Riverside County.
California to weigh making girls flag football school sport
School athletics officials in Southern California will ask the state to make flag football an official high school sport for girls.
School athletics officials in Southern California will ask the state to make flag football an official high school sport for girls.
'We're losing money': Sherman Oaks small business owners plagued by homeless crisis
A Los Angeles business owner has had it with the homeless crisis in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood. She says the unhoused people are ruining her livelihood and killing her business.
A Los Angeles business owner has had it with the homeless crisis in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood. She says the unhoused people are ruining her livelihood and killing her business.
Kurt, world's 1st clone of rare horse, learning 'wild language' from female companion
A rare wild horse that was cloned in 2020 recently made his debut to visitors at the San Diego Zoo and is learning from Holly, a young female of his own species.
A rare wild horse that was cloned in 2020 recently made his debut to visitors at the San Diego Zoo and is learning from Holly, a young female of his own species.
Oakland school shooting injures 6
Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders.
Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders.
Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ who targeted women, posted videos of his attacks on YouTube, arrested
Johnny Young was arrested for pepper spraying seemingly random women in Orange County, filming it and posting it to his YouTube channel.
Johnny Young was arrested for pepper spraying seemingly random women in Orange County, filming it and posting it to his YouTube channel.
'One of the best days of my life': Stranger takes 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland
Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.
At least 3 armored truck guards shot in California this month
At least three armored truck guards have been shot – one fatally – in California this month.
At least three armored truck guards have been shot – one fatally – in California this month.
Guard shot during attempted robbery of armored truck in Carson
A guard was shot when a group ambushed an armored truck in Carson. The guard is in stable condition and nothing was stolen from the truck.
A guard was shot when a group ambushed an armored truck in Carson. The guard is in stable condition and nothing was stolen from the truck.
Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos subject of fraud probe
The State Bar of California said Tuesday it is again investigating Mark Geragos, one of California’s best-known celebrity lawyers, and another prominent attorney over how money was spent from a multimillion-dollar insurance settlement related to the Armenian Genocide.
The State Bar of California said Tuesday it is again investigating Mark Geragos, one of California’s best-known celebrity lawyers, and another prominent attorney over how money was spent from a multimillion-dollar insurance settlement related to the Armenian Genocide.
Amber Alert: California 15-year-old girl dies after search ends in freeway shootout
Officials with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department say Anthony Graziano - who abducted his 15-year-old daughter Savanna after killing his wife - was killed in a shootout with deputies in Victorville.
Officials with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department say Anthony Graziano - who abducted his 15-year-old daughter Savanna after killing his wife - was killed in a shootout with deputies in Victorville.
47 Alameda County Sheriff deputies get unsatisfactory on psych evaluations; relieved of duties
A total of 47 Alameda County Sheriff's deputies were told on Friday that they were relieved of their law enforcement duties because they received unsatisfactory results on their psychological examinations dating back to 2016, KTVU has learned.
A total of 47 Alameda County Sheriff's deputies were told on Friday that they were relieved of their law enforcement duties because they received unsatisfactory results on their psychological examinations dating back to 2016, KTVU has learned.
Fugitive Navy contractor at center of bribery scandal tried to get to Russia: officials
Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.
Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.
Matthew McConaughey tells San Francisco crowd he will consider presidential run
Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate.
Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate.