Crime
Police: Bystanders injured in Santa Cruz gang crossfire
Police are investigating last week's shooting as collateral damage in a gang-related shoot-out outside a Westside bar and restaurant.
Pedestrian and dog killed in Santa Cruz County hit-and-run ID’d
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's-Coroner's Office has identified a pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday.
Vacant California home where 12-year-old boy was killed had recent history of trespassing reports
The property owners — who plan to tear down and redevelop the site — have repeatedly boarded it up and tried to keep it secure
Man arrested after suspicious package shuts down California courthouse
Video showed a bomb squad robot approaching and detonating what looked to be an orange inflatable item near the building’s entrance. Reports from the scene indicated that a note was attached to the item.
Ukiah: Washington state man arrested on suspicion of possessing firearm, drugs and mortar-style fireworks
A man from Washington state was arrested in Ukiah on Saturday for allegedly possessing a gun, drugs and large mortar-style fireworks, according to police.
Santa Rosa: Community tips lead to arrest of suspected serial burglar, seizure of 13 firearms
Community tips helped Santa Rosa police identify a suspected burglar and seize 13 illegally possessed firearms, resulting in two arrests, police said.
‘Senseless act:’ Man arrested after popular great egret killed in San Bernardino Mountains
The Claremont resident threw rocks at the bird, who Lake Gregory visitors named Arthur, until striking it, the Sheriff's Department said.
Police officers take down street takeover near Temecula – with infant reportedly a passenger in 1 car
4 cars were impounded and 11 citations were written in the community of De Luz after complaints from residents.
Rialto police arrest pair in $100,000 storage unit thefts
The boyfriend and girlfriend are Fontana residents. Police say they broke in to 20 units in the Inland Empire and LA County.
Silicon Valley’s ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ fights $48 million IRS tax evasion case from Spanish island
Roger Ver grew up in Silicon Valley, founding a computer company called MemoryDealers at the precocious age of 19. He also engaged in tax protests and ran for California’s legislature at 21 as a libertarian.
Ex-49ers exec testifies Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker leaked him confidential report, as defense casts doubt
If convicted, Becker faces up to four years in county jail.
Glendale man arrested, accused of killing Brea couple before burning their bodies, cars in the desert
Huanting Gong allegedly owed money to a victim. He now faces two special circumstances murder charges and other counts.
Prop 6: California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
It's more evidence from this election that voters have lost their appetite for criminal justice reforms.
Fontana police chief defends detectives accused of ‘psychological torture’ of innocent murder suspect
Chief Michael Dorsey said his department is "sorry" for what Thomas Perez Jr. had to endure, but explains that his detectives had reasons for their aggressive tactics.
Voter-approved California Prop. 36 gives law enforcement teeth to rehab drug users and limit theft, officials say
With the measure headed for victory. Southern California prosecutors say their goal is to protect residents and not to fill jails and prisons.
Nearly a decade after pleading guilty, ‘Fat Leonard’ is sentenced in massive Navy bribery scandal
The Malaysian contractor known as “Fat Leonard,” who bribed dozens of high-ranking U.S. Navy officers in the service’s worst-ever corruption scandal, was sentenced Tuesday in San Diego federal court to 15 years in prison.
Petaluma police arrest Sonoma man on suspicion of DUI, narcotics possession
Petaluma police have arrested a Sonoma man after detaining him on suspicions of driving under the influence, police said.
Deputies in foot pursuit are mistakenly shot at by ‘vigilante’ at temple near Stockton
Body cam video of the incident records both deputies yelling, "Hey! Sheriff's office!" A voice from across the wall responds, "Sorry! Sorry!"