Wisconsin deputies stop driver, flashlight used as headlight

The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.

Victim dies after stabbing at San Francisco General Hospital

Authorities said that, less than 10 minutes before the stabbing, hospital staff had requested additional security for a doctor at the HIV clinic who was threatened by a patient.

'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.

Florida valet at Disney World hotel allegedly found guest's checkbook, tried to cash in: affidavit

A valet employee assigned to a Walt Disney World Resort was recently arrested for allegedly finding a guest's checkbook and attempting to cash in, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

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.

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.