14-year-old boy shot and killed, then dropped off in Oakland hills
A 14-year-old boy was killed in East Oakland before his body was dropped off in the hills, bringing this year's total homicide count to 19 in the city.
A 14-year-old boy was killed in East Oakland before his body was dropped off in the hills, bringing this year's total homicide count to 19 in the city.
19 children hurt as SUV smashes into California preschool
A Suzuki sport utility vehicle plowed through the wall of Great Adventures Christian Preschool injuring 19 children.
A Suzuki sport utility vehicle plowed through the wall of Great Adventures Christian Preschool injuring 19 children.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
DOJ probes alleged intimidation at California women's prison nicknamed 'rape club'
The Justice Department says it is gravely concerned about allegations that a high-ranking federal prison official entrusted to end sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women’s prison known as the “rape club” may have taken steps to suppress a recent complaint about staff misconduct.
The Justice Department says it is gravely concerned about allegations that a high-ranking federal prison official entrusted to end sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women’s prison known as the “rape club” may have taken steps to suppress a recent complaint about staff misconduct.
'Excited delirium' theory used in Antioch death is racist and unscientific, new report concludes
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
Stanford women's soccer captain Katie Meyer found dead in residence hall
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
#FreeCain: Outpouring of support for ex-UFC champ charged with attempted murder
The hashtag #FreeCain sprung up almost immediately after it was revealed that Cain Velasquez was charged with attempted murder – but that his intended target was a 43-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching a 4-year-old child who is related to Velasquez.
The hashtag #FreeCain sprung up almost immediately after it was revealed that Cain Velasquez was charged with attempted murder – but that his intended target was a 43-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching a 4-year-old child who is related to Velasquez.
Ex-UFC champ accused of attempted murder was targeting alleged child molester: police
Former UFC star Cain Velasquez is being charged with attempted murder after shooting at a man who allegedly molested his relative.
Former UFC star Cain Velasquez is being charged with attempted murder after shooting at a man who allegedly molested his relative.
Emerald Bay fire: Crews contain fire that erupted in Laguna Beach
The cause of the Emerald Bay Fire remains under investigation.
The cause of the Emerald Bay Fire remains under investigation.
Victims, suspect in Sacramento church shooting identified
A father with a restraining order shot and killed his three daughters, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the girls at a church in Sacramento.
A father with a restraining order shot and killed his three daughters, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the girls at a church in Sacramento.
College football players from California killed in Kansas car crash
Two college football players from California, died in a car crash Sunday. Both attended Tabor College, about 60 miles outside of Wichita, Kansas.
Two college football players from California, died in a car crash Sunday. Both attended Tabor College, about 60 miles outside of Wichita, Kansas.
Former UFC Champ Cain Velasquez in jail for attempted murder in Morgan Hill shooting
Cain Velasquez, a former pro fighter, is facing charges in a shooting near Morgan Hill, officials said.
Cain Velasquez, a former pro fighter, is facing charges in a shooting near Morgan Hill, officials said.
Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez arrested for attempted murder in California
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was arrested Monday in northern California for attempted murder.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was arrested Monday in northern California for attempted murder.
Fire in the sky: Yosemite’s 'Firefall' draws thousands to witness nature’s magnificent spectacle
At the end of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at an angle that illuminates the top of the waterfall, making the flowing water look molten.
At the end of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at an angle that illuminates the top of the waterfall, making the flowing water look molten.
Sacramento church shooting leaves 5 dead, including 3 children
Authorities say a man shot and killed his three children, one other person and then turned the gun on himself at a church in Sacramento, the sheriff's office confirmed.
Authorities say a man shot and killed his three children, one other person and then turned the gun on himself at a church in Sacramento, the sheriff's office confirmed.
Orange County police chase: Suspect taken into custody on church campus
An alleged armed suspect who was considered "armed and dangerous" and was wanted in a car-to-car shooting was taken into custody after leading authorities on a pursuit through Orange County Monday afternoon.
An alleged armed suspect who was considered "armed and dangerous" and was wanted in a car-to-car shooting was taken into custody after leading authorities on a pursuit through Orange County Monday afternoon.
Dianne Feinstein's husband, Richard Blum, dies after battle with cancer
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Monday announced that her husband, Richard Blum, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 86.
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Monday announced that her husband, Richard Blum, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 86.
Toddler abducted in Sunnyvale, sparking Amber Alert, found safe
Police said they are searching for Jacob Jardine, a toddler who was abducted early Sunday morning. The child was taken when his mother's car was stolen as she unloaded groceries, according to authorities.
Police said they are searching for Jacob Jardine, a toddler who was abducted early Sunday morning. The child was taken when his mother's car was stolen as she unloaded groceries, according to authorities.
Meth disguised as onions seized at San Diego border crossing, CBP officials say
Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they found over 1,000 packages of meth that was disguised as onions during an examination of a tractor-trailer at a San Diego border crossing on Feb. 20.
Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they found over 1,000 packages of meth that was disguised as onions during an examination of a tractor-trailer at a San Diego border crossing on Feb. 20.
Man accused of following Lakewood mother, child home went to wrong house, LASD says
A man accused of following a mother and child to their home in Lakewood had accidentally gone to the wrong house, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
A man accused of following a mother and child to their home in Lakewood had accidentally gone to the wrong house, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.