California man sentenced 9 years for $6 million real estate scam

Adolfo Schoneke, his sister, and their co-conspirators were convicted in a scam where houses were listed without homeowners' consent and money was collected from prospective buyers.

Simi Valley mother of 2 disappears from home, leaving bloody scene behind

When officers arrived at the Rachel Castillo's apartment, they noticed a significant amount of blood in the home, but she was nowhere to be found, the Simi Valley Police Department reported.

Docs: Trafficked woman taken from California makes harrowing escape from 'vicious' Seattle pimp

A young woman made two harrowing attempts to escape her vicious pimp — including jumping out a third-story window — before being rescued by a ride-share driver who engaged in a gunfight with the man, prosecutors in Seattle said.

'GTA' police chase suspect steals pickup truck on live TV in LA County

A police chase suspect went on a dangerous 2-county crime spree, including breaking into multiple vehicles, backing into a cop car and breaking into someone's house – all to avoid getting in handcuffs.

California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes

With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.

Winning Powerball tickets: Three $1 million tickets sold in New Jersey

Someone in California won the ultimate Powerball jackpot when they became $2 billion richer from Monday's Powerball drawing. But, three New Jerseyans made out pretty well, too, after three Powerball tickets, each worth $1 million, were sold in New Jersey. 

Livermore father arrested in fentanyl death of 23-month-old daughter

A Livermore father was arrested Wednesday and charged in the death of his 23-month-old daughter who had fentanyl in her system, authorities said.

Murder charges filed in beating death of 77-year-old man outside SF 7-Eleven

The San Francisco District Attorney on Friday felony charges against a 32-year-old man for an unprovoked attack outside a 7-Eleven that killed a 77-year-old man and injured another 70-year-old convenience store employee. 

Big rig explodes into flames during police chase on 5 Freeway in LA County

The driver of a reportedly stolen big rig out of Kern County was taken into custody Thursday after leading California Highway Patrol on a slow-speed pursuit on the 5 Freeway near the Newhall area.

Paul Pelosi released from San Francisco hospital

Paul Pelosi has returned home after being hospitalized due to serious injuries allegedly inflicted by a home intruder, his wife Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.

David DePape, alleged Pelosi attacker, was in country illegally, feds say

The man charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent hammer attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, is in the United States illegally and could be deported to Canada.

Mom attacked in parking lot with baby in her arms; Suspect has charge dismissed

A mom was attacked with her baby in her arms – now, the mother is demanding justice after she tells FOX 11 the attacker had a child endangerment charge dismissed.

Cameras at Nancy Pelosi's house not monitored by Capitol Police during attack

The United States Capitol Police was not monitoring security cameras at Paul and Nancy Pelosi's house when an intruder attacked Paul with a hammer on October 28, the department admitted Wednesday. 

77-year-old man beaten to death outside San Francisco 7-Eleven

San Francisco police are investigating an early morning homicide in Visitacion Valley where a 77-year-old man was killed during a bizarre attack at a 7-Eleven. 

Imposter student reportedly lived on Stanford campus for nearly a year

An alleged squatter posing as a student was found living on Stanford University's campus for nearly a year, according to reports.