Serial killer on federal death row dies at Indiana hospital

Serial killer on federal death row dies at Indiana hospital

A convicted serial killer whose victims included two young boys, including one from Riverside County, died Sunday at a hospital in Indiana, authorities said.

A convicted serial killer whose victims included two young boys, including one from Riverside County, died Sunday at a hospital in Indiana, authorities said.

Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking that killed 9 off San Clemente coast

Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking that killed 9 off San Clemente coast

Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.

Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.

Good Samaritans pull officer from crashed, burning patrol car after chase

Good Samaritans pull officer from crashed, burning patrol car after chase

Two men rescued an officer from a burning patrol car. The officer lost control of the unit while pursuing a motorcyclist accused of failing to stop at a red light.

Two men rescued an officer from a burning patrol car. The officer lost control of the unit while pursuing a motorcyclist accused of failing to stop at a red light.

California lawmaker wants to decriminalize jaywalking

California lawmaker wants to decriminalize jaywalking

Assemblyman Phil Ting planned to unveil Assembly Bill 1238, or “The Freedom to Walk Act,” which would decriminalize jaywalking across the state, which many say more negatively affects low-income people who can't pay the fines and people of color who often become targets of the police. 

Assemblyman Phil Ting planned to unveil Assembly Bill 1238, or “The Freedom to Walk Act,” which would decriminalize jaywalking across the state, which many say more negatively affects low-income people who can't pay the fines and people of color who often become targets of the police. 

Instagram model offering $12K reward for return of French bulldog stolen in North Hollywood

Instagram model offering $12K reward for return of French bulldog stolen in North Hollywood

A family is devastated after they say their five-month-old French bulldog was stolen by two men who were possibly armed in broad daylight in North Hollywood over the weekend. 

A family is devastated after they say their five-month-old French bulldog was stolen by two men who were possibly armed in broad daylight in North Hollywood over the weekend. 

George Tyndall: $852M settlement reached in lawsuits over sexual abuse by ex-USC gynecologist

George Tyndall: $852M settlement reached in lawsuits over sexual abuse by ex-USC gynecologist

Attorneys representing 710 women who claim they were sexually abused by former USC campus gynecologist George Tyndall announced an $852 million settlement in lawsuits against the university Thursday.

Attorneys representing 710 women who claim they were sexually abused by former USC campus gynecologist George Tyndall announced an $852 million settlement in lawsuits against the university Thursday.

Friends grieve mother who police say was mowed down intentionally at Santa Rosa homeless camp

Friends grieve mother who police say was mowed down intentionally at Santa Rosa homeless camp

Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.

Kellie Jones, seated next to her tent, couldn’t react as swiftly, but apparently had nothing to do with the men's dispute. Homeless advocates say the violence underscores the need for sanctioned camps and safe parking, at least until permanent housing solutions are found.

Santa Clara County takes stand for menstrual equity, makes feminine products free

Santa Clara County takes stand for menstrual equity, makes feminine products free

The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.

The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.

California prisons will soon resume limited in-person visits

California prisons will soon resume limited in-person visits

Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.

Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.

Shooting scare at Yountville Veterans Home comes as nation sees two mass murders in 1 week

Shooting scare at Yountville Veterans Home comes as nation sees two mass murders in 1 week

The Napa County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday cleared the scene at the Yountville Veterans Home after authorities searched for nearly five hours for a person whom a caller said might be armed with a weapon on campus.

The Napa County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday cleared the scene at the Yountville Veterans Home after authorities searched for nearly five hours for a person whom a caller said might be armed with a weapon on campus.

California may end 'spousal rape' distinction in punishment

California may end 'spousal rape' distinction in punishment

The distinction dates from the days when women were expected to obey their husbands and was “based on the idea that men have a property right of sexual access to the bodies of their wives,” said Stanford University law professor and sociologist Michele Dauber.

The distinction dates from the days when women were expected to obey their husbands and was “based on the idea that men have a property right of sexual access to the bodies of their wives,” said Stanford University law professor and sociologist Michele Dauber.

Elderly siblings found dead in Altadena after kidnapping witnessed during Zoom call

Elderly siblings found dead in Altadena after kidnapping witnessed during Zoom call

The person who called 911 had just witnessed someone kidnap a woman during a Zoom call. By the time deputies arrived, a man was found dead in a driveway and the woman was found dead inside the home.

The person who called 911 had just witnessed someone kidnap a woman during a Zoom call. By the time deputies arrived, a man was found dead in a driveway and the woman was found dead inside the home.

Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole

Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole

When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.  

When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.  

Suspected drug dealer may have used drone to make deliveries

Suspected drug dealer may have used drone to make deliveries

Police in Southern California are investigating whether a suspected drug dealer used a drone to deliver heroin to customers.

Police in Southern California are investigating whether a suspected drug dealer used a drone to deliver heroin to customers.