Rookie San Jose police officer dies suddenly
A San Jose police officer who graduated from the police academy just one year ago has passed away, SJPD confirmed on Monday.
Orange County middle school assistant principal takes own life on campus
School officials confirm Moises Plascencia, the assistant principal at Kraemer Middle School in Placentia, died by suicide on campus on Monday.
US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
Police release sketch of man wanted in attempted kidnapping of Santa Rosa girl
Police in Santa Rosa released a sketch of a man wanted in the attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl last week.
'Cultural rot:' U.S. Congressional team tours Dublin prison after sex scandal widens
A trio of Congressional leaders on Monday toured a federal Dublin prison embroiled in a national scandal after four correctional officers – including the former warden – were charged with sex crimes and one of the formerly incarcerated women is now alleging that one of guards preyed on her by digging into her confidential files, too.
Surprise proposal: Oakland teachers get engaged in front of students and staff
Two Oakland teachers got to share a life-altering moment with the community that brought them together in love, as they got engaged in front of staff and students at their school.
Son fatally stabbed father, wounded mother in San Jose attack: police
A 37-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his father to death in San Jose early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed
“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.
Video: LAPD investigating infant's skull fracture after officers 'takedown' father carrying baby
LAPD Chief Michel Moore said that the department is investigating the source of a 10-month-old's fractured skull after an officer apprehended the infant's father, who had crashed his vehicle and fled the scene with the child in his arms.
Woman at center of Dublin prison sex scandal says guard used mental health files to prey on her
A woman at the center of a California prison sex scandal has come forward making an explosive new claim: Not only did a correctional officer have an inappropriate sexual relationship with her – but he also dug into her private medical records to uncover her mental frailties and then used those triggers to prey on her.
Hayward mom arrested on murder charge in connection with death of 8-year-old daughter
Merced police on Saturday announced they arrested a Hayward mother on a murder charge in connection with the death of her 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason. They are also looking for the mother's boyfriend.
Suspect arrested for Benicia store owner's fatal shooting
Benicia police arrested Nyzell Marquis Dubuisson on suspicion of murder, conspiracy and robbery stemming from what happened on Rose Market when owner Bahadur Singh, 60, was killed on Tuesday.
Child's body found at Merced home in search of missing Hayward girl
Authorities are trying to determine whether a body of a young child found Friday at home in Merced is that of a missing Hayward girl.
2 dead after vehicle crashes into DC restaurant’s outdoor seating area; at least 9 hurt, officials say
Authorities confirm two women have died, three others have life-threatening injuries and a total of eight people were transported to the hospital with conditions ranging from stable to serious after a vehicle crashed into the outdoor seating area of a Northwest D.C. restaurant Friday.
Legislative fix could let UC Berkeley admit more students
Democratic lawmakers have agreed to legislation that could let the University of California, Berkeley accept thousands more students this fall after a judicial freeze on enrollment in a dispute with residents over growth.
Uber adds fuel surcharge for drivers struggling with recent gas price hikes
The national average surpassed $4.35 on Thursday, and California is leading the way with the highest state average of $5.67 per gallon.
Embattled Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith plans to retire
After nearly a half-century on in law enforcement, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith said Friday she’s had enough.
NYPD: 83-year-old convicted killer had latest victim's leg in her wheelchair
An 83-year-old ex-con who did two stints in prison for killing different women is now charged with murder once again after police found human body parts in and near her apartment.
Police say woman gave birth on sidewalk and walked away
An Oregon woman gave birth to a baby girl on a sidewalk and then walked away and left the child, authorities said Thursday.
Gabby Petito's family files lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, claims they knew Brian murdered Gabby
Gabby Petito's family has filed a civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of knowing that Brian had murdered their daughter and attempting to help him flee the country. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for causing the Petitos pain and suffering along with mental anguish.