Scott Peterson will be re-sentenced in murder of pregnant wife, judge rules
Peterson is expected to be re-sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his pregnant wife, the district attorney's office said. Prosecutors previously said they would not seek a new death sentence against him.
California middle school named for nation's oldest living park ranger
Congratulations Betty Reid Soskin. A middle school in El Sobrante was named Wednesday for the nation's oldest living National Park Service ranger, who also happened to be celebrating her 100th birthday during the ribbon cutting.
Body of retired LASD detective found in freezer in garage of Riverside home
The body of retired Detective Sergeant Miriam E. Travis, 87, was discovered on Sunday in a freezer in the garage of a Riverside home after concerned family members called the police after not hearing from her for some time.
George Holliday, man who filmed Rodney King beating by LAPD officers, dies at 61
George Holliday, a plumber who gained local and national fame 30 years ago when he used his video camera to tape the infamous Los Angeles police beating of motorist Rodney King in Lake View Terrace, has died, it was reported Monday.
California court overturns murder convictions, cites racism
The prosecutor in the Contra Costa County case inappropriately questioned the 25-year-old woman’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement and dismissed her for reasons that “were plainly tied to race,” said a unanimous ruling by a division of the First Appellate District of California.
Man suspected of killing girl, 10, in car-to-car shooting in Southern California
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 10-year-old girl in a car-to-car shooting that left her father and brother wounded earlier this summer in Southern California, authorities said.
8-year-old girl trying to stop mother from driving drunk dragged 300 feet, police say
Police say an 8-year-old girl allegedly attempting to stop her mother from driving while intoxicated was dragged by the vehicle approximately 300 feet.
Preliminary 4.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Carson
A preliminary 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Carson area Friday night.
Robert Durst found guilty of first-degree murder in death of Susan Berman
Jurors found New York real estate scion Robert Durst guilty of first-degree murder in the December 2000 killing of his friend, Susan Berman, at her home in the Benedict Canyon area of Los Angeles.
Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
Community gathers in honor of fallen Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez killed in Afghanistan bombing attack
Community members gathered for the procession of fallen Marine Corporal and Riverside County's own Hunter Lopez.
BART train drags woman to death as she's tethered to dog
BART is now confirming that a woman was dragged to her death after the doors of a train closed between her and the dog she had on a leash. Now federal authorities are looking into the horrific accident.
Orange County deputies continue search for suspect in deaths of woman, baby found in vehicle
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said Monday that it has obtained two first-degree murder arrest warrants for the suspect in the killings of a mother and her young child.
Suspected drunk driver in Oakland slams into van filled with kids
The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van.
9/11 Ride of Hope cyclist hopes first responders get the help they need
As Americans commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a group of cyclists will be wrapping up their five-day, 225-mile journey raising awareness of the compounded daily trauma experienced by first responders.
California may require menstrual products in public schools
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.
Dispute over parking spot may have led to double murder in California
A family is devastated after two people were gunned down following a dispute over a parking spot
First flames, now fees: Tahoe evacuees report price-gouging
A rideshare company quoted a fee of more than $1,500 to be transported from the smoke-choked ski resort at Heavenly Valley to the Reno-Tahoe airport, about eight times the going rate. California law generally prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 10% following a state or local emergency declaration.
South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.