Crime And Public Safety
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Antioch police search for people involved in vehicle-to-vehicle shooting
The shooting occurred Tuesday morning shortly after 11 a.m.
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.
‘One shortcut cost me over 12 years of hard work’: Ex-Bay Area cop sentenced to 90 days in prison for college degree scam
Amanda Theodosy-Nash's lawyer argued it would be a miscarriage of justice to jail her and that she wasn't really involved in a conspiracy, prompting the judge to interrupt and ask why she pleaded guilty to conspiracy then.
President of San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association arrested on felony charges
Carlos Tapia, president of the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, turned himself in Tuesday afternoon on charges that include felony grand theft, according to a statement from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.
11 sheriff’s deputies and medical professionals charged in Alameda County jail death
Maurice Monk died in the Santa Rita Jail after languishing for days without care or direly needed medication, and officials allegedly falsified records after his death.
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.
Richmond police arrest nine at massive weekend sideshow
The sideshow had more than 200 participants, authorities said.
Map: Evacuation for Callahan Fire, in Reno’s burned area
The fire is being driven by high winds that are sweeping the area as a winter storm arrives.
Incoming DA Nathan Hochman names Steve Katz as chief deputy
Katz's experience includes numerous assignments as a trial prosecutor and a calendar deputy, 83 jury trials and nine years in office management.
Trial set to start to determine detention extension for Maddy Middleton’s killer
Jury selection in a trial to decide on the potential release of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton’s killer is set to begin Tuesday.
Fire crews gain greater control over Mountain fire on Sunday, as containment reaches 26%
Still, the wildfire continues to creep and smolder in steep terrain, officials said, and communities remain threatened.
13 displaced in East Oakland fire
The incident was declared under control at 1:04 p.m.
Mountain fire containment slowly rises as crews continue battling destructive blaze in Camarillo
Firefighters on Saturday were gaining ground on the wildfire that ravaged more than 130 structures as gusty winds subsided.
Speeding Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Mercedes crash into other cars in Van Nuys; 2 people badly hurt, police say
The Rolls driver fled in a hit-and-run, while the Mercedes driver was arrested, authorities said.
Oakland police were interviewing a woman over missing daughter when she texted her mom for help
The girl told authorities that when she was driving out to the location where she was sexually assaulted, she thought about kidnappings where people never come back.
Nurse pleads not guilty in Windsor Hills crash that killed 6
Nine other people, including the defendant, were injured, with nine vehicles involved.
East Bay woman accused of killing Carmel teen admits to being upset, hungover before shooting
Pittsburg resident Jessica Quintanilla allegedly shot and killed Leilani Beauchamp while she was lying in bed with Juan Parra-Peralta, whom Quintanilla once had a romantic relationship.
Detectives seeking youth victims after Santa Cruz County minister’s arrest for sex crimes
Law enforcement officials are seeking the public's help in identifying potential victims of sex crimes related to last month's arrest of a 71-year-old Aptos minister.