California man who kidnapped 26 children, buried them alive is recommended for parole
Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.
Pennsylvania pileup: 3 killed in 50-vehicle pileup on snowy Pennsylvania highway
Tractor-trailers and other vehicles lost control and slammed into each other, people leapt away from careering trucks seconds before collision and at least three people were killed and more than a dozen others injured during a snow squall on a Pennsylvania highway Monday.
Oakland police called out to traffic collision; find 71-year-old man shot dead in car
Oakland police were called out to a multi-vehicle traffic collision in the Fruitvale district and discovered that a man had been shot dead.
Voices For Change: March 27, 2022
In this episode of 'Voices for Change,' we celebrate Women's History Month. We'll honor the contributions of women to all fields, including a special conversation with two of the original "Rosie the Riveters."
Family plans to bury 16-year-old Oakland Castlemont High student shot in head
The father of a Castlemont High School student who found dead in a Sacramento apartment said he plans to bury his 16-year-old daughter Marcella Garcia this weekend.
What is alopecia? Chris Rock joke about Jada Pinkett Smith shines light on hair loss condition
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
Will Smith, Chris Rock settled feud after Oscars, Diddy says
It looks like the Chris Rock and Will Smith feud may be over.
California has highest gas prices in U.S.; costs bump up even higher
The average price of gas in California – $5.92 a gallon – is six cents more than it was a week ago.
Chris Rock declines to press charges against Will Smith for Oscars slap, LAPD says
The Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement saying that Chris Rock had declined to pursue any charges against Will Smith.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
Another woman sexually assaulted at Dublin prison; seeks witness protection
A second woman who was sexually assaulted by a correctional officer at the FCI Dublin is now coming forward, saying she is so terrified that she has been cutting herself and is seeking witness protection from the government.
$3,000 reward for outstanding suspect in death of 8-year-old Sophia Mason
The second suspect wanted in the killing of his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason, remains outstanding, and authorities are now offering a $3,000 reward.
16-year-old Castlemont High Oakland student found dead in Sacramento
Marcella Garcia, a 16-year-old girl who attended Oakland's Castlemont High, has been found dead in Sacramento.
VIDEO: Mountain lion runs around busy shopping plaza in Irvine
Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.
GoFundMe created for 16-year-old who drove red truck in Texas tornado
Riley Leon did not go to the hospital after the incident because the family does not have health insurance. The GoFundMe page was created to help with medical expenses.
COVID vaccine makers want authorization for second booster shot
After two COVID shots and a booster, drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna are now seeking government authorization for a fourth. The reaction from a pandemic-weary public in the South Bay is mixed.
Oklahoma woman arrested in 1993 killing of San Carlos store owner
A 61-year-old woman was arrested in Oklahoma in the 1993 killing of a San Carlos shop owner who was shot during a “robbery gone wrong,” authorities said Thursday.
5th officer at Dublin prison charged in widening sex abuse scandal
Enrique Chavez, a cook at FCI Dublin, was indicted on two counts of abusive sexual contact against an incarcerated woman at the all-female facility.
Identical twin brothers each receive heart transplants: 'Quite unique'
Missouri-based brothers Donald and Ronald Crigler were each diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy — and each received a new heart.
Vallejo mother, daughter die in house fire that started in basement
An elderly woman and her daughter died Tuesday evening after a fire swept through a Vallejo home, fire officials said.