Brian Hooker may have left US, friend claims — but former prosecutor says feds likely have him in crosshairs

A team from Florida's Broward County was in the Bahamas near where Lynette Hooker was last seen before she disappeared, as U.S. investigators reignite the search for the missing American.

18-year-old killed, 3 injured at graduation in Fairfield

Four people were shot and one of them – an 18-year-old — has been killed at a high-school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, officials say. A search for the suspect is underway. 

DOJ awarding $300M in city competition to 'restore law and order'

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday its launching the Model Cities Initiative, which will award $300 million to U.S. cities that "restore law and order."

Berkeley police arrest man in connection to suspected homicide

Berkeley police officers on Tuesday arrested a man in connection to the murder of a woman whose body was found last month in an apartment on California Street.

Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk in speeding case

An arrest warrant has been issued for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after prosecutors alleged he was speeding in a video he posted to social media.

Man charged in killing of Richmond maintenance worker amid possible love triangle

A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Richmond maintenance worker in a case authorities believe may have stemmed from a romantic dispute.

FBI kills Bakersfield hostage suspect at Chase Bank

A 12-hour hostage standoff at a downtown Bakersfield building housing a Chase Bank and school district offices ended early Wednesday morning after the suspect was shot and killed by FBI agents and all remaining hostages were safely rescued.

California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs

Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.

Alleged shoplifter arrested following crash in Lafayette

A suspected shoplifter was arrested after a crash in Lafayette on Tuesday afternoon, while a second suspect remained at large, authorities said.