Man charged with poisoning 8 homeless people, filming victims' reactions to eating laced food
The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
Manhunt underway for gunman who shot California deputy, possibly other man
A hunt was underway for a suspect identified as Mason James Lira, 26, a homeless man from the Monterey area of the Central Coast.
A hunt was underway for a suspect identified as Mason James Lira, 26, a homeless man from the Monterey area of the Central Coast.
Golden Gate Bridge heard 'singing' over San Francisco Bay
High winds on Friday produced tones that are the side effect of a handrail retrofit designed to make the span more aerodynamic on gusty days.
High winds on Friday produced tones that are the side effect of a handrail retrofit designed to make the span more aerodynamic on gusty days.
California courts end zero bail order imposed during coronavirus pandemic
California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coachella, Stagecoach festivals canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns
Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S.
Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S.
Officer injured in Paso Robles active shooter situation; gunman remains at large
A central California sheriff's deputy was shot in the head early Wednesday in an “ambush” attack by a gunman intent on harming or killing police, authorities said.
A central California sheriff's deputy was shot in the head early Wednesday in an “ambush” attack by a gunman intent on harming or killing police, authorities said.
Disneyland Resort announces plans to reopen parks on July 17
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
California OK's movie theaters to reopen with limited seating
The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.
The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California woman sues Safeway operator for toilet paper price gouging
Eleisha Redmond's suit, dated June 3, is a proposed class action against Albertson's, an Idaho-based company that operates supermarkets including Safeway, Randalls and Vons.
Eleisha Redmond's suit, dated June 3, is a proposed class action against Albertson's, an Idaho-based company that operates supermarkets including Safeway, Randalls and Vons.
California officer arrested on suspicion of teen sex assault
A police officer in a Southern California city was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
A police officer in a Southern California city was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
Sheriff to hold update on possible link between 2 officer killings
The Santa Cruz Sheriff will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. on Monday after one of the agency's sergeants was killed and two other deputies were injured.
The Santa Cruz Sheriff will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. on Monday after one of the agency's sergeants was killed and two other deputies were injured.
Santa Cruz deputy killed in 'ambush'
A Santa Cruz County deputy died in a shooting on Saturday, officials said.
A Santa Cruz County deputy died in a shooting on Saturday, officials said.
Video: Bear trapped inside SUV freed by deputies
A hungry bear got itself trapped inside of an SUV and sheriff's deputies had to free it by breaking one of the car windows.
A hungry bear got itself trapped inside of an SUV and sheriff's deputies had to free it by breaking one of the car windows.
California to let schools, gyms, bars reopen next week with modifications
California will allow schools, day camps, bars, gyms and professional sports with modifications to begin reopening starting next Friday.
California will allow schools, day camps, bars, gyms and professional sports with modifications to begin reopening starting next Friday.
Massive fire ignites at third-party Amazon distribution warehouse in Redlands
A major three-alarm fire ignited at a third-party Amazon distribution warehouse in Redlands on Friday morning, fire officials said.
A major three-alarm fire ignited at a third-party Amazon distribution warehouse in Redlands on Friday morning, fire officials said.
Growing calls from SF to NY to make reforms and 'defund police'
Signs at demonstrations across the country this week, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix have called for leaders to "Defund the Police."
Signs at demonstrations across the country this week, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix have called for leaders to "Defund the Police."
‘It is never OK to commit a crime in our honor’: Black protesters confront women vandalizing Starbucks
Black women at a Los Angeles protest confronted two other women spray painting “BLM” on a Starbucks.
Black women at a Los Angeles protest confronted two other women spray painting “BLM” on a Starbucks.
‘I could die from the color of my skin’: Little girl has emotional reaction to George Floyd protests
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.
Protesters dance in street, stay out past curfew with few problems, police say
Nearly 20,000 people came out to protest and dance in the streets of Oakland and San Jose. There was only one arrest.
Nearly 20,000 people came out to protest and dance in the streets of Oakland and San Jose. There was only one arrest.