3 face murder charges for fatal assault in Monterey County Jail
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
Family and friends of missing Oakland coffee shop owner hold vigil, seek community help
Family and friends of an Oakland business owner reported missing last week held a candlelight vigil Sunday night in the hope of bringing her back home.
Man suspected in 1994 San Diego cold case homicide arrested in Santa Cruz, police say
More than three decades after a man was found fatally stabbed near a San Diego beach, police said a suspect has been arrested on California's Central Coast.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder to take leave over "mental health condition," staff says
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder will take a medical leave of absence as she is dealing with what was described as a "mental health condition", her office said.
Inmate at Monterey County Jail dies in weekend assault
Authorities on California's Central Coast are investigating after an inmate at the Monterey County Jail died following an assault over the weekend.
Vallejo senior apartment building damaged in early morning fire
An apartment complex for seniors in Vallejo was damaged in a fire that broke out early Sunday morning, firefighters said.
Jackknifed big-rig catches fire, blocks ramp at Business 80, Highway 50 in Sacramento
A portion of the interchange between Business 80 and Highway 50 in downtown Sacramento is closed due to a collision involving a big-rig, officials said.
Sunny Fire near Deer Park in Napa County contained, over 10 acres burned
A vegetation fire that broke out in Napa County on Saturday afternoon has been fully contained after burning a dozen acres, firefighters said.
Fugitive California child sex abuse suspect found working in Illinois restaurant, arrested
A fugitive from California's Central Coast wanted on child sex abuse charges has been arrested in a Chicago suburb after he was found working in a restaurant, authorities said.
Paroled California convicted killer pleads guilty to child sex abuse material possession
A Solano County man who was paroled after being convicted of murder in the 1970s has been convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Foster City makes progress in restoring services following ransomware attack
Officials in Foster City said Friday that they are making progress in restoring services, more than a week after a cybersecurity breach brought the city's network down and led to a state of emergency.
Co-owner of Oakland coffee shop reported missing, believed to be at-risk
The Oakland Police Department is searching for a business owner who was reported missing and is believed to be at-risk.
Oakland police arrest 4, seize weapons in illegal dirt bike crackdown
At least four people have been arrested as part of a crackdown into illegal dirt bike riding in Oakland, authorities said.
Suspect in East San Jose gang-related shooting arrested, police say
A San Jose man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a shooting late last year that police said was gang related.
15 California communities given "final warning" by Newsom over housing law violations
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.