California

San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charges after a 2025 freeway crash; she denies knowing a collision occurred.

A Mexican migrant deported from the US four times pleaded guilty in a California hit-and-run that killed 11-year-old Aiden Antonio Torres De Paz, reigniting debate over sanctuary laws and immigration enforcement.

The man was sentenced to life in prison in 1974 for the rape and murder of a woman. Fifty years later, he has now been released.

Professional boxer Adrian Valdovinos, 25, was killed in a murder-suicide involving his girlfriend’s ex-husband in Hanford, California. Here’s what police revealed.

Investigators searched the home of Paul Flores’ mother in California as authorities renewed efforts to find Kristin Smart’s remains nearly 30 years after her disappearance.

A 71-year-old California tax preparer admitted filing fraudulent returns and lying on COVID-19 loan applications, causing over $25 million in losses.

A former medical worker is sentenced to 4.3 years in prison, closing the final criminal case tied to the largest sexual abuse scandal in US federal prison history at the now-shut FCI Dublin.

A California woman was arrested after allegedly performing unlicensed veterinary procedures on animals and posting videos online.

Two black sisters recently accused a Safeway security guard of "racism and profiling" after being accused of not scanning and bagging their items

Thieves have stolen valuable bronze stars and plaques from memorials across Solano County. One arrest has been made so far.

Viral claims linking Savannah Guthrie to White House dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen are false, with no credible evidence supporting the rumors.

A Black man, Bryan Bostic, died after California police officers forcibly removed him from his car during a traffic stop, prompting a notice of claim.

A 27-year-old former beauty queen was found shot dead in a Mexico City apartment. Authorities are investigating her mother-in-law and husband.

California woman charged after allegedly biting a police officer during a park incident in San Diego, as viral video sparks debate online.

Rapper Tory Lanez recently sued the California prison system after being stabbed 16 times by an inmate

Rapper Ice Spice recently got embroiled in an altercation in a California McDonald's, with her attorney calling it an "unprovoked attack"

A 37-year-old woman found dead under suspicious conditions in Big Sur is being remembered by her best friend as police continue their investigation and await toxicology results.

Authorities are investigating the “suspicious” death of 37-year-old Joanna Ruth Shield, whose body was found on a remote California trail, as officials await toxicology results.

Congressman Eric Swalwell exits California’s governor race after multiple sexual misconduct allegations surface, denying claims as the Democratic contest faces a major shake-up weeks before voting.

The body of a 9-year-old boy was found floating in a canal miles from the crash site after a hit-and-run driver allegedly forced his mother’s vehicle into the water, according to police.

Deputies in California recently killed a man by running him over with an armoured vehicle after he shot and killed an officer

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is under scrutiny after text messages show he warned school board trustees not to oppose his 9,000-acre SEDA development, raising concerns over political pressure.

A California sheriff’s deputy was killed while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, leading to a hours-long standoff that ended with the gunman’s death, officials said.

Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years for supplying ketamine linked to Matthew Perry’s 2023 death. Prosecutors say a network of dealers and doctors enabled the fatal dose.

The California Supreme Court overturned Timothy Joseph McGhee’s murder conviction and death sentence, citing a juror’s improper removal during deliberations.

Four people were killed after a car crashed into a tree during an Alabama state trooper pursuit. The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of deadly police chases nationwide.

A custody dispute led police to uncover a gruesome crime scene in Fresno—nine family members dead inside a home ruled by Marcus Wesson. Survivors later revealed years of abuse and control.

A Northern California teenager allegedly shot and killed a friend over a pair of Ksubi jeans after the victim refused to sell them. Read the chilling details of the incident.

A Seattle man is accused of shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend in the head while their 5-year-old son watched “A Minecraft Movie” during a garage attack.

Jazmin Paez pleaded guilty to plotting her child’s murder via a fake hitman site but will avoid prison, receiving probation and mental health treatment.

Three children escaped unharmed after a domestic violence incident in Sacramento County where deputies found two adults dead. Authorities are investigating the case.

The 80-year-old accused Mary Fong Lau was sentenced to two years of probation, and her driver’s license was suspended for three years.

A California couple faces 27 charges including torture after allegedly abusing an 11-year-old girl. One of the accused worked as a child services case manager.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000,000 for information leading to the arrest of California-based Omar Alexander Cardenas.

Roberto Detrinidad will be released by May 5 if California Governor Gavin Newsom does not intervene against the parole order.

Richard Ramirez also called the 'Night Stalker' murdered at least 15 people during home break-ins, most of which occurred at night.

A former Major League Baseball player convicted of killing his father-in-law in Homewood back in 2021 is continuing to seek a new trial.

A Los Angeles court rejected the enforcement of a law that would have banned federal agents from wearing masks to protect their identities.

Here is a recap of the case against Lyle and Erik Menendez. The duo was convicted of killing their parents and now reside in the same California prison.

Over three decades have now passed since a 6-year-old girl disappeared without a trace from near her family’s Los Angeles home.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton monitored four Russian Navy vessels that crossed into U.S. waters near Alaska to avoid ice, adhering to maritime norms.

A woman was called to a market in California and then found dead a short time later in a nearby orchard, police said. Today, her murder has become a cold case.

A convicted felon serving time in Texas confessed to the cold case killing of a woman out for a jog in California almost 30 years ago.

Dive boat captain sentenced after 34 people died in 2019 fire, officials said.

CBP seized over $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons at the California border, uncovering 4,587 pounds of drugs hidden in a truck.

A man in California is in prison for killing his dad and his father's girlfriend. The shooting happened after his dad told his son to stop drinking and get a job.

Front Page Detectives takes a look at the Menendez brothers and ask why did Lyle and Erik Menendez gun down their parents.

A man was sent to California prison for the cold case rape and murder of a woman in 1980. DNA advancement helped identify the killer decades later.

A man who died in a car wreck years ago has been identified as a serial killer, police said. He has also been connected to rape cases as well.

Satellite images from California-based PlanetLabs has shown that China is apparently building a new class of submarine.