'Cop Santa Claus' takes suspected Christmas tree thieves into custody in bizarre police video
The American Canyon Police Department in Napa County released a video of recovered stolen Christmas trees and wreaths taken from a Safeway store. The bizarre video shows a strapped Santa Claus taking two Vallejo suspects into custody, set to music from the Dr. Seuss Classic, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’.
Residents of Oakland waterfront complex upset by car break-ins
Week after week, night after night, burglars have been converging on an apartment complex along Oakland's waterfront to break into cars.
Officials seize vessel with $28M in cocaine off Miami Beach
Officials seized $28 million in illicit narcotics from a suspected drug smuggling vessel near Miami Beach. Here’s how officials uncovered over 3,700 pounds of hidden drugs.
ATF offers $20,000 reward for information on Stockton shooter
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Friday offered a $20,000 reward for information on the perpetrator of the mass shooting in Stockton on Nov. 29, which brings the total reward money for information about the case to $100,000.
These states are the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, data suggests
These states topped the list of most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as complaints surge nationwide.
List: New California laws taking effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
Burglary sparks 2 police chases, arrests in American Canyon
A North Bay construction site burglary led to two police pursuits early Thursday, ending with two suspects in custody and tens of thousands of dollars in stolen equipment recovered, authorities said.
Social worker stabbed by patient at SF General HIV care clinic
A 31-year-old UCSF social worker was stabbed by a patient on Thursday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 22nd Street and Potrero Avenue. The stabbing victim is now in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.
Suspect in San Jose parking dispute killing captured in Mexico
A suspect sought in a 2021 San Jose parking-dispute killing was arrested in Mexico and extradited back to the U.S.
Former California deputy accused of killing his son, 11, shot after police chase
A former deputy out of Sacramento County who officials believe stabbed his 11-year-old son to death was shot and killed after a car chase with law enforcement officers, according to California authorities.
California police warn of new trend among criminals stealing cars
Police are warning of a new, sophisticated trend where thieves are using technology and computer smarts to steal cars.
Woman in custody after police chase across San Fernando Valley
A car chase involving a possible stolen car is underway in the San Fernando Valley.
Stockton shooting: What we know about 4 victims killed
As authorities search for the gunman or gunmen who opened fire at a toddler’s birthday party in Stockton, killing four people and injuring more than a dozen others, loved ones are sharing memories of the young lives taken too soon.
Chauvin files for new trial over conviction in George Floyd's murder
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the death of George Floyd, has filed an appeal asking for a new trial.
San Francisco woman arrested on pimping charges after missing teen rescued
A San Francisco woman is behind bars on suspicion of sex trafficking a minor from the East Coast, authorities said.
New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
DA seeks to try teen as adult in triple Westfield Valley Fair mall shooting
Prosecutors announced on Wednesday that they are seeking to try a 17-year-old boy accused in a Black Friday triple shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair mall as an adult, and charges against three other people who they say acted as accessories after the fact.
DNA solves 1987 murder of Colorado woman, linking case to serial killer
Colorado investigators say they have solved the 1987 killing of Rhonda Marie Fisher after newly analyzed DNA linked her death to a serial murderer.
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade
Malaysia will restart the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on Dec. 30, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished during its 2014 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.