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College Employee Who Killed Manager in 'Workplace Violence Incident' Previously Arrested on Attempted Murder, Deadly Weapon Charges
The man had previously been arrested for attempted murder in 2011, as well as assault with a deadly weapon in 2019.
Drug Dealer Used Drone to Deliver Lethal Fentanyl and Meth, Recorded Video of Crime: Feds
A California man has been arrested after using an unregistered drone to deliver fentanyl to a nearby church parking lot, according to an indictment unsealed on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Shoots Her Son and Himself; Cops Visited Apartment 7 Times in Past 5 Months
Hours after a woman obtained a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, he committed a murder-suicide and shot and wounded her son.
California Judge Still Receiving Taxpayer-Funded Six-Figure Salary While Sitting in Jail on Murder Charges, Court Records Reveal
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson made more than $220,000 in salary and more than $22,000 in benefits in 2023, despite being in jail on a murder charge.
California AG Presses Los Angeles to Redraw Council Districts, Citing Latino Voting Concerns
One proposal reportedly discussed by the AG's team includes creating an additional Latino-majority district in the San Fernando Valley
Drug Kingpin Used Laundered Pot Money to Purchase Iconic Banksy Artwork
A drug kingpin who used laundered money from his cannabis operation to acquire a collection of Banksy artwork has been sentenced to prison in South Wales.
Support for Harris Among California Latinos Lags Far Behind Biden's 2020 Numbers, Poll Shows
While the vice president's figures stand at 54%, Biden's margin over Trump in 2020 was 75% to 23% in the state
California Mayor Outraged After Judge Allows Infamous Rapist to Move Next Door: 'Outraged Is an Understatement'
California residents are horrified after a judge approved a notorious serial rapist to move into their community.
California Official Who Asked Police to Investigate Extortion Now Accused of Child Sex Abuse After Cops Uncover Disturbing Texts
A San Jose councilman allegedly engaged in copulation with a minor and discussed a young boy's genitals in texts exchanged with a man he claimed was extorting him.
WATCH: Los Angeles Man Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase Refuses to Let Go of Pet Dog as Cops Swarm In
Authorities can be heard yelling, "Let go of the dog," in the video after using less-than-lethal measures to fill the car with smoke.
Five Killed in California's Catalina Island After Small Plane Crashes
The incident took place on Tuesday night. All victims were pronounced dead at the scene
Kamala Harris Leads Donald Trump Among California Hispanics
As per a Telemundo poll released Tuesday, 55% of voters support the Democratic presidential candidate, while 33% back her Republican rival in California. This is in contrast to the recent Florida poll, where Trump was leading Harris among Hispanic voters.
California Man Accused of Killing Woman While Driving Drunk Without a License Told Police He's 'Driven More Intoxicated' Before
The man allegedly told police that he had drank a 12-pack of beer before getting behind the wheel, according to court documents.
Hundreds of Cheesecake Factory Workers Owed $1 Million in Stolen Wages. California Claims It Can't Locate Them
Just 42 of the more than 500 janitors have received their part of the settlement, leaving nearly $700,000 in unclaimed state accounts.
San Diego Man Stabbed While Trying to Sell Pot to Uninterested Person Outside a Jail
After the man declined the weed, a fight broke out and the seller was stabbed under his armpit. The suspect was later arrested.
New California Bill Breaks Down Latino and Indigenous Health Data to Tackle Their 'Diverse Needs'
Indigenous leaders celebrate being officially recognized in state data for the first time and describe bill as 'major milesone'
Menendez Brothers' Conviction Will Be Reconsidered in Light of Stunning New Evidence: DA
The District Attorney in Los Angeles announced Thursday that his office will reexamine the convictions of the Menendez brothers in light of new evidence, including a letter from Erik detailing alleged sexual abuse by their father.
LAPD Defends Unleashing Robot Dog on City, Promises 'Spot' Will Never Be Weaponized
LAPD plans to use Spot in situations to reduce risk to police officers, however others are worried the robot dog may become a symbol of militarization.
DNA on Coins Used by Arsonist to Start Massive California Wildfire Help Officials Zero In on Suspect
34-year-old Justin Wayne Halstenberg's DNA was found on coins wrapped in legal paper, used to allegedly ignite a fire in San Bernardino county.
Over 40 Members of White Supremacist Group in California Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Drug Trafficking and Fraud
The indictment charges 68 defendants, some of whom could face life in prison if found guilty
California Sues Catholic Hospital for Refusing to Perform Emergency Abortion Despite Warning She Could 'Hemorrhage and Die'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that the state would be suing a Catholic hospital after a woman having a miscarriage was denied an emergency abortion.
California to Ban 'Sell By' Product Labels, Force Companies to Say Exactly When Food Should Be Trashed
All products will now be required to use the phrase "Best If Used By" to signal peak quality, and "Use By" to indicate product safety.
Same-Sex Flamingo Couple Become Dads After Hatching Egg at San Diego Zoo
A newly formed family of three is the latest attraction at the San Diego Zoo after a same-sex flamingo couple has successfully fostered a baby flamingo chick.
California Mom Fatally Stabbed in the Face by Live-In Jailbird Boyfriend as Her 5 Horrified Kids Watch On: Police
The five children of a Southern California woman witnessed as her boyfriend attacked her with a knife, stabbing her to death.
California Man Accused of Terrorizing Driver, Threatening Him with Gun Before Apologizing: 'He Thought the Victim Was Someone Else'
A California man has been arrested on multiple charges after police said he terrorized and threatened a driver with a gun before apologizing, saying they thought they were "someone else."
California Enacts Law To Protect Brain Data
California is the second state to extend data protections to brainwaves, on the heels of Colorado putting in place a law requiring privacy safeguards along the lines of what is done for fingerprints.
A California Cop Removed a Child from an Abusive Home and Took Him In. He Then Sexually Abused Him for Years
Jury awards record settlement to a man who suffered years of sexual abuse at the hands of the sheriff's deputy who illegally took the boy into his home.
California Governor Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill, Calls For Science-Based Solutions
The bill's author, Democratic State Senator Scott Wiener, criticized the veto, saying that it could make California vulnerable as the companies involved in creating "extremely powerful technology face no binding restrictions."
Newsom Vetoes Bill to Help Black Families Reclaim Unjustly Taken Land in California: 'Impossible to Implement'
The initiative would have not been able to move forward fully after lawmakers blocked another bill to create a reparations agency to review those claims
Loose Horse Crashes Into Car on California Freeway, Kills Passenger Driving By 'Horsetown, USA'
Two Honda Accords hit a loose horse on a Southern California, killing one passenger in the process.