Kristin Smart case: Paul Flores, Smart's former classmate, charged with murder
Nearly twenty-five years after Kristin Smart disappeared after a college party near California Polytechnic State University's campus, authorities Tuesday arrested her former classmate, Paul Flores, on suspicion of murder. Flores was the last person to see her alive in 1996 before she vanished.
Nearly twenty-five years after Kristin Smart disappeared after a college party near California Polytechnic State University's campus, authorities Tuesday arrested her former classmate, Paul Flores, on suspicion of murder. Flores was the last person to see her alive in 1996 before she vanished.
Drawing gun instead of Taser brings back memories of Oscar Grant's death at Fruitvale BART station
Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris said the shooting death of Duante Wright in Minnesota is similar to the killing of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station 12 years ago. Both men were shot by police officers who say they meant to use their Tasers but mistakenly grabbed their guns.
Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris said the shooting death of Duante Wright in Minnesota is similar to the killing of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station 12 years ago. Both men were shot by police officers who say they meant to use their Tasers but mistakenly grabbed their guns.
California AG to review sex assault allegations against Windsor mayor
Disgraced Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli continues to cling to office as the California Attorney General assumes a criminal review of his conduct.
Disgraced Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli continues to cling to office as the California Attorney General assumes a criminal review of his conduct.
Memorial vigil held for 11-year-old Rodeo girl found tortured and abused
An emotional vigil was held Sunday night for an 11-year-old girl from Rodeo. Authorities accuse her stepmother and father of torturing and abusing her to death.
An emotional vigil was held Sunday night for an 11-year-old girl from Rodeo. Authorities accuse her stepmother and father of torturing and abusing her to death.
Reseda mother charged in deaths of her three children, ages 3, 2, 6 months
A 30-year-old woman is in custody after her three kids, aged 3, 2 and 6 months, were found dead inside a home in Reseda Saturday.
A 30-year-old woman is in custody after her three kids, aged 3, 2 and 6 months, were found dead inside a home in Reseda Saturday.
VIDEO: Pod of killer whales spotted off Monterey Coast
A pod of killer whales was spotted this week off the Monterey Coast.
A pod of killer whales was spotted this week off the Monterey Coast.
Actor Zach Avery arrested for allegedly running $227-million Hollywood movie Ponzi scheme
The actor is accused of touting fake film licensing deals with major studios like HBO, Netflix and others in an attempt to stave off demands for payment from investors. Avery used some of the money to purchase his Beverlywood home, now listed for $6.5-million, prosecutors allege.
The actor is accused of touting fake film licensing deals with major studios like HBO, Netflix and others in an attempt to stave off demands for payment from investors. Avery used some of the money to purchase his Beverlywood home, now listed for $6.5-million, prosecutors allege.
Tiger Woods was driving more than 80mph, nearly double legal limit when he crashed, sheriff says
Authorities said professional golfer Tiger Woods was driving 84-87 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed his SUV in Rolling Hills Estate back in February.
Authorities said professional golfer Tiger Woods was driving 84-87 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed his SUV in Rolling Hills Estate back in February.
Oscar the Grouch turns up to help Angels fans trash Astros
Even Oscar the Grouch showed up at Angel Stadium on Tuesday to trash the Houston Astros.
Even Oscar the Grouch showed up at Angel Stadium on Tuesday to trash the Houston Astros.
LAPD video shows Black man arrested by officers in search for white suspect
As part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the LAPD of racial profiling, a judge ordered the release of police body camere video that shows two LAPD officers arresting a Black man near his home in Hollywood even though they were looking for a white domestic violence suspect.
As part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the LAPD of racial profiling, a judge ordered the release of police body camere video that shows two LAPD officers arresting a Black man near his home in Hollywood even though they were looking for a white domestic violence suspect.
California plans to fully reopen economy by June 15; no more color-coded tiers
California plans to dissolve its color-coded tier system on June 15 that has for months determined what businesses and activities are permitted in each county, health officials said Tuesday.
California plans to dissolve its color-coded tier system on June 15 that has for months determined what businesses and activities are permitted in each county, health officials said Tuesday.
‘We can change the world’: Cancer-free Girl Scout sells record 32k boxes, using funds to help sick children
When 8-year-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national sales record for Girl Scout cookies, she wanted to use the money to help children battling cancer - like she did herself.
When 8-year-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national sales record for Girl Scout cookies, she wanted to use the money to help children battling cancer - like she did herself.
Series of quakes strike South LA, rattle Southern California
A series of quakes struck the South Los Angeles area within a half-hour on Monday morning and were felt across Southern California, waking up many residents.
A series of quakes struck the South Los Angeles area within a half-hour on Monday morning and were felt across Southern California, waking up many residents.
Steph Curry sports sneakers to show support for Asian-American community
Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.
Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.
Disabled Oakland Vet reunites with stolen service dog
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
‘I’m tired of pretending and lying’: Angels' pitcher Ty Buttrey unexpectedly retires from baseball
Ty Buttrey said he has decided to retire from baseball, saying his love for the game had diminished.
Ty Buttrey said he has decided to retire from baseball, saying his love for the game had diminished.
‘Super pod’ of dolphins dazzles boaters off California coast
A couple of lucky seafarers witnessed a “super pod” of dolphins swimming alongside a boat carrying whale watchers on March 14.
A couple of lucky seafarers witnessed a “super pod” of dolphins swimming alongside a boat carrying whale watchers on March 14.
‘They were ours’: Couple adopts 7 siblings after their parents die in car crash
The children had been in foster care for more than one year after losing their parents in a deadly car crash.
The children had been in foster care for more than one year after losing their parents in a deadly car crash.
California court rules USA Taekwondo must protect athletes
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that USA Taekwondo had a legal duty to protect athletes from sexual and other types of abuse.
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that USA Taekwondo had a legal duty to protect athletes from sexual and other types of abuse.