For victims of Golden State Killer, road to justice was long and slow
"He's taken two-thirds of my life from me," said Michelle Martin who was 23-years-old in 1978 when she was assaulted in her Contra Costa County home. "When he said guilty, it felt good. It did."
"He's taken two-thirds of my life from me," said Michelle Martin who was 23-years-old in 1978 when she was assaulted in her Contra Costa County home. "When he said guilty, it felt good. It did."
Golden State Killer pleads guilty to murders, said inner person drove him
DeAngelo, 74, has never publicly acknowledged the killings, but offered up a confession of sorts after his arrest that cryptically referred to an inner personality named “Jerry” that had apparently forced him to commit the wave of crimes that ended abruptly in 1986.
DeAngelo, 74, has never publicly acknowledged the killings, but offered up a confession of sorts after his arrest that cryptically referred to an inner personality named “Jerry” that had apparently forced him to commit the wave of crimes that ended abruptly in 1986.
Joseph DeAngelo expected to plead guilty as Golden State Killer
Joseph DeAngelo is expected to plead guilty for 13 murders and 13 kidnapping-related charges that stem from the so-called Golden State Killer crimes.
Joseph DeAngelo is expected to plead guilty for 13 murders and 13 kidnapping-related charges that stem from the so-called Golden State Killer crimes.
Stunning drone video captures massive blue whale swimming near boat
Drone video captured an encounter between a curious blue whale and a boat off the coast of San Diego.
Drone video captured an encounter between a curious blue whale and a boat off the coast of San Diego.
California governor declares budget emergency during COVID-19 crisis
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks
Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.
Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.
A 5.8M earthquake shook between the Sequoia and Death Valley National Parks
A preliminary 5.8M earthquake shook about 10 miles south/southeast of Lone Pine, California Wednesday morning. Lone Pine is located between Sequoia National Park and Death Valley National Park.
A preliminary 5.8M earthquake shook about 10 miles south/southeast of Lone Pine, California Wednesday morning. Lone Pine is located between Sequoia National Park and Death Valley National Park.
San Jose police looking for woman who they say purposely coughed on 1-year-old
Because there is a coronavirus pandemic, police are considering the woman a suspect of assault.
Because there is a coronavirus pandemic, police are considering the woman a suspect of assault.
VIDEO: Palmdale sheriff's deputy saves 11-month-old boy who stopped breathing after choking on coin
A Palmdale sheriff's station deputy whose quick-thinking is being hailed a hero after saving the life of an eleven month-old-boy after he stopped breathing.
A Palmdale sheriff's station deputy whose quick-thinking is being hailed a hero after saving the life of an eleven month-old-boy after he stopped breathing.
Actor Daniel Masterson, who played 'Hyde' on That '70s Show, charged with forcibly raping 3 women
Actor Daniel Masterson, most commonly known for his roles as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett in The Ranch, was charged Wednesday with forcibly raping three women, the district attorney's office announced.
Actor Daniel Masterson, most commonly known for his roles as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett in The Ranch, was charged Wednesday with forcibly raping three women, the district attorney's office announced.
California prisons to release up to 3,500 more inmates to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
California officer rescues toddlers after father drove off cliff with girls inside vehicle: investigators
A San Diego police officer is being praised by colleagues for scaling down the side of a cliff over the weekend to rescue twin 2-year-old sisters after their father allegedly drove off a bridge, flipping their car upside-down into the ocean below.
A San Diego police officer is being praised by colleagues for scaling down the side of a cliff over the weekend to rescue twin 2-year-old sisters after their father allegedly drove off a bridge, flipping their car upside-down into the ocean below.
Robert Fuller hanging death: State, FBI to oversee probe into Palmdale man's death
Sheriff Alex Villanueva Monday vowed to conduct a thorough investigation -- with cooperation from state and federal law enforcement -- into the death of a 24-year-old Black man found hanging from a tree near Palmdale City Hall.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva Monday vowed to conduct a thorough investigation -- with cooperation from state and federal law enforcement -- into the death of a 24-year-old Black man found hanging from a tree near Palmdale City Hall.
Mexican mafia member Danny Roman stabbed to death in Corcoran prison facility: officials
A purported leader of the Mexican Mafia whom the federal government once accused of running street gang operations from inside California’s most secure prison has been killed by two other inmates, officials said Thursday.
A purported leader of the Mexican Mafia whom the federal government once accused of running street gang operations from inside California’s most secure prison has been killed by two other inmates, officials said Thursday.
Several officers injured, suspect dead following standoff in Paso Robles
The man suspected of ambushing and shooting a California sheriff’s deputy is dead after a shootout with police, authorities said Thursday.
The man suspected of ambushing and shooting a California sheriff’s deputy is dead after a shootout with police, authorities said Thursday.
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.
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.
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.