California can’t lock up people for months after they have been found mentally incompetent: court
California has “systematically violated the due-process rights” of these defendants by keeping them for longer periods in jails where they may suffer further problems because of crowding, violence and a lack of treatment, Presiding Justice J. Anthony Kline said in the ruling.
Newborn baby found abandoned in bathroom trashcan at park in Lynwood; person of interest sought
The baby boy was located on the morning of June 11 in the female's public restroom trashcan at Yvonne Burke-John D. Ham Park. The infant, who deputies said is either Hispanic or African-American, is believed to have been born sometime between June 9 and June 11.
City of San Jose mandates videotaping of all gun purchases
San Jose officials have passed a new gun law that requires retailers to video-record all firearm purchases, becoming the largest city in California with such a rule.
Holy reptile! A San Francisco airport property is crawling with about 1,300 snakes
A study commissioned by the U.S Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service found that the San Francisco International Airport has the largest, most stable population of an endangered species, the San Francisco garter snake.
Stockton woman reunited with Yorkshire terrier stolen in San Francisco
The reunion comes less than 72 hours after Leo was stolen from her white Lexus near Fisherman’s Wharf. Jacqueline and her husband were in San Francisco celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary.
Father warns to take COVID seriously after wife hospitalized, forced to deliver baby at 29 weeks
A Fullerton father is warning other expecting parents to take COVID-19 seriously after his wife was hospitalized with a severe case of the virus while she was pregnant, causing them to deliver the baby by C-Section at just 29 weeks.
California's AG appeals judge's overturning of state assault weapons ban
It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Witness video shows group who stole over $100,000 in high-end Louis Vuitton handbags
A new video sent to KTVU shows luxury bag thieves brazenly running past a security guard who stood by while the crew stole $100,000 in merchandise from the Louis Vuitton store in the Stanford Shopping Center.
Some guy in California named Tony is $50K richer because he got vaccinated
“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”
Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California
A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.
Man who led CHP officers on pursuit from West LA to Encino taken into custody
A man who led California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit from West Los Angeles to Encino surrendered after he sat on the 101 Freeway while smoking a cigarette.
PHOTOS: California man 'inexplicably' climbs into farm equipment, gets stuck for two days
A man "inexplicably" had decided to climb into the shaft of a California vineyard fan and became completely stuck inside. For two days.
San Jose mother arrested after body of 7-year-old son found in Las Vegas
Samantha Moreno Rodriguez, 35, has been arrested after the body of her 7-year-old son was found in Las Vegas.
SoCal couple charged in road rage killing of 6-year-old Aiden Leos
Marcus Anthony Eriz is charged with murder and discharge of a gun at an inhabited dwelling, with sentencing enhancements for causing death to the victim. His girlfriend Wynne Lee is charged with a felony count of being an accessory after the fact and a misdemeanor count of concealed firearm in a vehicle.
Border Patrol agents find girl, 5, abandoned near U.S.-Mexico border wall
U.S. Border Patrol agents said they found a 5-year-old girl wandering alone near the U.S.-Mexico border wall near San Ysidro on Monday.
Air Force sergeant accused of killing law enforcement officers not a lone actor; part of 'Grizzly Scouts'
Steven Carrillo was not a lone actor but a member of an anti-government group that was preparing for more deadly attacks on law enforcement, court documents show.
Two suspects arrested in road rage shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos, law enforcement sources say
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection to the road rage shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos, law enforcement sources announced.
San Francisco Zoo announces death of Cobby, oldest male chimpanzee in U.S.
The San Francisco Zoo on Sunday is mourning the loss of Cobby, a 63-year-old chimpanzee with a distinguished grey beard and a longtime favorite for visitors.
Kayaker attempting solo journey to Hawaii rescued 70 miles off US coast
A kayaker attempting a solo 2,400-mile journey from California to Hawaii was rescued early Sunday by the U.S. Coast Guard.
California Jersey Mike's Subs offering new hires up to $10k amid generous unemployment benefits
'We're going to have to run a very efficient business to make this work...' co-owner Brett Johanson told Fox News.