California man who served 25 years poised to be deported to Cambodia
Phoeun You, who served a 25-year-sentence at San Quentin, is now slated to be deported back to Cambodia, despite the pleas of activists who say he has changed his life for the better.
California blocks gun sales to those at risk of breaking law
Gun makers and dealers in California will now be required to block firearms sales to anyone they have “reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk” of using a gun illegally or of harming themselves or others.
Manhunt for gunman who killed 2 in wave of Southern California 7-Eleven holdups
A manhunt is underway for a gunman after a string of armed robberies at several 7-Eleven locations throughout Southern California left at least two people dead and three others wounded.
Tech CEO arrested in 1992 Mountain View cold case
Advances in forensic science technology led to the arrest last weekend of a Bay Area executive suspected of strangling a woman to death 30 years ago in Mountain View, authorities said.
Small child, possibly baby or toddler, rescued after LA police chase
A police chase took a dramatic turn in Los Angeles Monday night – with SkyFOX revealing that a child was inside the backseat of the suspect's car the entire ride.
Nevada man charged in 1982 cold case murder of 5-year-old California girl
The Reno, Nevada man was the cold case victim's neighbor in Seaside, California
Two arrested in California after lighting man on fire
Two people were arrested after pouring gasoline and lighting a man on fire.
Record-breaking 5,000 pounds of methamphetamine found in California seizure
Four men are facing federal drug trafficking charges after allegedly smuggling over 5,000 pounds of methamphetamine across the U.S.-Mexico border this week.
Michigan man rescued from California trail where family died in Mariposa County
A tourist from Michigan who tried to retrace the steps of a family who died during a grueling summer hike in Northern California had to be rescued last week after getting lost, a frustrated sheriff said.
Family of Oakland men who drowned saving nephew hope to send bodies to Guatemala
The family and friends of the three immigrant men who drowned while rescuing a nephew from the delta in Sacramento are hoping to send their bodies back to their native Guatemala.
California inflation relief refund: Here's who's eligible for payment
California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.
Sunny Balwani convicted in Theranos fraud trial
Sunny Balwani, a former executive at Theranos, was convicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges on Thursday stemming from his leadership of the Silicon Valley start-up that crashed spectacularly.
Photographer suing tattoo artist Kat Von D over copyright infringement
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is the subject of a first-of-its-kind lawsuit winding its way through the courts that could have a huge impact on how tattoo artists do their work.
Teen father of 8-month old clings to life after being struck by car at Vallejo sideshow
A vigil was held Wednesday for a teen who was struck by a car participating in a sideshow in Vallejo over the holiday weekend.
Convicted sex offender dies more than 40 years after killing, raping woman in Oakland
Harvey Heishman was sentenced to death in Alameda County for the November 1979 killing of 28-year-old Nancy Lugassy, who was shot to death outside her Oakland home. He died on Tuesday.
Tight-knit Tongan family has not yet buried young man killed in Oakland chase
A tight-knit circle of Tongan friends and family have not yet buried a 28-year-old man killed during an Oakland chase, but they did celebrate the life of Lolomanaia “Lolo” Soakai over the July 4 weekend.
Nipsey Hussle murder: Eric Holder Jr. found guilty of first-degree murder
Eric Ronald Holder Jr., the man accused of gunning down rapper and community advocate Nipsey Hussle and injuring two other men in South Los Angeles more than three years ago, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder.
California Gov. Newsom would do well if he ran for president, poll shows
A new poll on the race for the 2024 presidential shows California Gov. Gavin Newsom would do well if he should decide to run.
Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye
A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
Joey Chestnut regrets putting Berkeley protester in chokehold at hot dog contest
Joey Chestnut said he feels bad about putting an animal rights protester from Berkeley into a brief chokehold during the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over the Fourth of July weekend, which was captured in a viral video.