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.

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.

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.

Simi Valley doctor and wife gunned down in driveway by their own son, police say

Keith Cordes allegedly killed his father Eric Cordes and stepmother Vicki Cordes in the driveway of their Simi Valley home before driving over 70 miles away to Chino, where he was found dead by suicide hours later.