Suspect in Richmond McDonald's drive-thru attack on mother surrenders, charged by D.A.
A woman made locally infamous for her alleged attack on a mother with her children at a Richmond McDonald's drive-through last month has surrendered to police this week. She was arrested and has now been charged by the Contra Costa County district attorney, officials say.
A woman made locally infamous for her alleged attack on a mother with her children at a Richmond McDonald's drive-through last month has surrendered to police this week. She was arrested and has now been charged by the Contra Costa County district attorney, officials say.
Adoptive parents charged with killing two California boys before reporting them missing, DA says
The adoptive parents of two small California boys who were reported missing in 2020 have been charged with killing the children, although their bodies have not been found, authorities said Wednesday.
The adoptive parents of two small California boys who were reported missing in 2020 have been charged with killing the children, although their bodies have not been found, authorities said Wednesday.
Breonna Taylor raid: Ex-officer cleared in deadly shooting
A Kentucky jury on Thursday cleared a former police officer of charges that he endangered neighbors when he fired shots into an apartment during the 2020 drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death.
A Kentucky jury on Thursday cleared a former police officer of charges that he endangered neighbors when he fired shots into an apartment during the 2020 drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death.
UC Berkeley ordered to freeze enrollment at 2020 levels
Thursday’s decision is the result of a legal battle with a residents group called Save Berkeley Neighborhoods that sued the university for failing to address the effect of increased student enrollment on housing, homelessness, traffic and noise.
Thursday’s decision is the result of a legal battle with a residents group called Save Berkeley Neighborhoods that sued the university for failing to address the effect of increased student enrollment on housing, homelessness, traffic and noise.
Stanford women's soccer captain Katie Meyer found dead in residence hall
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
#FreeCain: Outpouring of support for ex-UFC champ charged with attempted murder
The hashtag #FreeCain sprung up almost immediately after it was revealed that Cain Velasquez was charged with attempted murder – but that his intended target was a 43-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching a 4-year-old child who is related to Velasquez.
The hashtag #FreeCain sprung up almost immediately after it was revealed that Cain Velasquez was charged with attempted murder – but that his intended target was a 43-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching a 4-year-old child who is related to Velasquez.
Kim Kardashian declared legally single amid ongoing divorce with Kanye 'Ye' West
Reality star and pop culture icon Kim Kardashian is a single woman again after a Los Angeles judge declared her legally divorced from Kanye 'Ye' West. The divorce is the third for Kardashian, but the first for Ye.
Reality star and pop culture icon Kim Kardashian is a single woman again after a Los Angeles judge declared her legally divorced from Kanye 'Ye' West. The divorce is the third for Kardashian, but the first for Ye.
Ex-UFC champ accused of attempted murder was targeting alleged child molester: police
Former UFC star Cain Velasquez is being charged with attempted murder after shooting at a man who allegedly molested his relative.
Former UFC star Cain Velasquez is being charged with attempted murder after shooting at a man who allegedly molested his relative.
Appeals court revives suit over killing involving stolen SFPD gun
Abel Esquivel, 23, was shot and killed in San Francisco back in 2017. The gun used was a personal weapon stolen from an SFPD officer's own SUV.
Abel Esquivel, 23, was shot and killed in San Francisco back in 2017. The gun used was a personal weapon stolen from an SFPD officer's own SUV.
More than half of smartphone users say a dead battery is a ‘nightmare scenario’
Six out of 10 smartphone users said they “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their phones for a single day, according to a recent survey.
Six out of 10 smartphone users said they “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their phones for a single day, according to a recent survey.
JetBlue pilot removed from cockpit after allegedly showing up drunk to work
The pilot was recorded with a blood-alcohol level of 0.17%, which is over four-times the allowed limit for pilots.
The pilot was recorded with a blood-alcohol level of 0.17%, which is over four-times the allowed limit for pilots.
Man pleads not guilty in killing of Salinas officer
The man accused of fatally shooting a Salinas police officer during a traffic stop last weekend has pleaded not guilty to murder.
The man accused of fatally shooting a Salinas police officer during a traffic stop last weekend has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Mother thinks $100k lottery win is a scam, almost misses out
“I ignored the phone calls and emails for a few days, and then eventually I decided to log in to my online The Lott account. It all started to make sense when I discovered I’d won $100,000!,” the Australian woman said.
“I ignored the phone calls and emails for a few days, and then eventually I decided to log in to my online The Lott account. It all started to make sense when I discovered I’d won $100,000!,” the Australian woman said.
What should you do in case of a nuclear explosion? U.S. government updates guidance
Friday, the official Ready.gov website updated its guidance about what to do in the case of a nuclear blast. It was not immediately clear if the update was tied to anything specific with the Russia-Ukraine conflict or just coincidental.
Friday, the official Ready.gov website updated its guidance about what to do in the case of a nuclear blast. It was not immediately clear if the update was tied to anything specific with the Russia-Ukraine conflict or just coincidental.
Voices for Change - Feb. 27, 2022
In the premiere of the third season of ?Voices for Change,? we celebrate Black History Month with the return of a beloved parade and festival. We also take a deep dive into the NFL?s diversity problem, exacerbated by the lawsuit filed by former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores and discuss the recent win for gender equity in sports by members of the U.S. women?s soccer team.
In the premiere of the third season of ?Voices for Change,? we celebrate Black History Month with the return of a beloved parade and festival. We also take a deep dive into the NFL?s diversity problem, exacerbated by the lawsuit filed by former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores and discuss the recent win for gender equity in sports by members of the U.S. women?s soccer team.
How sunflowers, Ukraine's national flower, became a symbol of solidarity and resistance
Sunflowers, the flower of Ukraine, have popped up everywhere since the Russian military assault on the country.
Sunflowers, the flower of Ukraine, have popped up everywhere since the Russian military assault on the country.
Sonoma homicide suspect taken into custody, sheriff's officials say
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says a homicide suspect was taken into custody without incident Tuesday afternoon. A shelter-in-place was lifted as a result.
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says a homicide suspect was taken into custody without incident Tuesday afternoon. A shelter-in-place was lifted as a result.
A family affair: Pop star Audrey Mika 'hires' parents as tour managers, as dad details the experience
When pop vocal star Audrey Mika decided to go on tour, she reached out to her parents and asked them to join her as tour managers. Her father has been documenting the adventure in delightful prose with behind-the-scenes photos of life on the road.
When pop vocal star Audrey Mika decided to go on tour, she reached out to her parents and asked them to join her as tour managers. Her father has been documenting the adventure in delightful prose with behind-the-scenes photos of life on the road.
Advocates rally to keep JFK Drive car-free through Golden Gate Park
Pedestrian and biking advocates are increasing the pressure for John F. Kennedy Drive through San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to remain car-free.
Pedestrian and biking advocates are increasing the pressure for John F. Kennedy Drive through San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to remain car-free.
California Drought: Statewide snow pack survey at 63% of normal
State water officials took a crucial survey of the Sierra snow pack on Tuesday and the results say: California needs a lot more rain a lot sooner. A third year of drought is becoming more likely.
State water officials took a crucial survey of the Sierra snow pack on Tuesday and the results say: California needs a lot more rain a lot sooner. A third year of drought is becoming more likely.