Teens charged in murder of Illinois family

A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.

Oakland advocates' lawsuit targets city's crackdown on street vendors

Oakland community members are taking legal action against the city to demand that officials stop what they're calling harmful raids on street vendors, alleged in a lawsuit filed by local advocates last week.

San Francisco boat rescue near Alcatraz: 1 killed, 3 missing

A Tuesday memorial service on a cabin cruiser boat took a tragic turn when the ship, with 20 people aboard, sank in the San Francisco Bay, officials say. 

Oakland men to stand trial in robbery killing of LA fitness influencer

Three Oakland men accused of traveling to Southern California to carry out a series of robberies, including one that turned deadly, will stand trial in the killing of Los Angeles fitness influencer and gym founder Miguel Angel Aguilar.

Oakland police chief with an update on a 'critical incident'
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The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon. 

Oakland police fatally shoot allegedly armed man who lunged at officers

Oakland police fatally shot an allegedly armed man Monday after authorities said he lunged at officers near the Fruitvale District. The deadly encounter followed an investigation involving the California Highway Patrol.

Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention

A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."

California dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

Fairfield high school graduation shooting: 17-year-old arrested in Texas

The Fairfield Police Department announced the boy was arrested by officers and authorities from the United States Marshals Service in the Texas following an “extensive homicide investigation" into the June 3 shooting.

Selfie snag: Thief’s own photo undoes $100K American Canyon burglary

Thieves in American Canyon made off with more than $100,000 in copper wire, tools and vehicles, but it was a selfie that helped police tie one of the suspects to the crime.

Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long

A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.