Former school board president arrested in public funds inquiry

The former board president of the Stockton Unified School District was arrested Friday following an investigation into the theft of public funds and insurance fraud, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.   

Video: Suspect clings to moving car while being chased by police

Dramatic dashcam video shows a domestic violence suspect in California's Central Valley clinging to the side of a car while being chased by police. 

Judge denies Price’s motion to dismiss enhancement charges against ex-deputy for double murder

A judge has denied the Alameda County district attorney's motion to dismiss special circumstance charges and enhancements against a former Alameda County Sheriff's deputy accused of double murder.

Eight people killed in head-on crash in Central California

Seven farmworkers traveling in a van and the driver of a pickup truck were killed Friday in a head-on crash in a farming area in central California, police said.

Disoriented driver misses construction sign, ends up in precarious spot

A disoriented senior driver ended up in a precarious spot when he missed hazard warning signs and drove his car to the top of a high speed rail construction site in California.

Homemade pipe bomb located inside vehicle during search warrant

A pipe bomb was found inside a vehicle parked outside of a home in Lodi on Thursday morning as part of a search warrant served at the residence, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.   

California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam

HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.

Man hit by car during morning robbery

A 30-year-old man was hit by a car during an attempted robbery in Stockton on Saturday morning, according to police.   

Federal government invests $6B in California high-speed rail projects

This week marked a significant development for proponents of the California high-speed rail system, as the federal government allocated billions to advance the long-delayed project.

Probationer, mom arrested after deputies allegedly find drugs, loaded AR-style rifle near child

Sheriff's deputies in San Joaquin County allegedly found a loaded semi-automatic rifle in the bedroom of a child last week while making a probation search of a residence, authorities said Thursday.    

Traveling nurse missing for a week while hiking in Stanislaus National Forest

Calaveras County sheriff's deputies say 66-year-old Ann Herford was last seen going on a hike last weekend along the Arnold Rim Trail in the Stanislaus National Forest.

Former credit union asst. branch manager accused embezzling $60,000 to spend on TikTok

A former assistant branch manager at a credit union in Central Valley is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from members' accounts to spend on TikTok. 

4 charged in connection with alleged $1M organized retail theft ring

Four people were arraigned this week in connection with their alleged involvement in an organized retail crime ring worth approximately $1 million, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said.   

California Hells Angels sentenced to federal prison

Two Hells Angels members have been sentenced to prison for their roles in criminal activities by the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, federal prosecutors said.   

Central Valley mother charged for murder of her child

A Modesto mother was arrested and charged for the murder of a child of hers Saturday, police said.