Apr. 18, 2026
Civil Case Against 'Rust' Producers and Alec Baldwin Moves Forward
Judge denies summary judgment motion, setting October trial date for negligence lawsuit filed by film crew member Serge Svetnoy.
Apr. 18, 2026
DA Declines to Charge Turlock Teacher in Alleged Assault
Investigations found no wrongdoing by substitute teacher Vance Yarbrough, despite claims from mayoral candidate Kelley Coelho.
Apr. 18, 2026
Judge finds man accused of Laney College killing mentally unfit for trial
Cedric Irving's criminal case is on hold after judge's ruling on his mental competency.
Apr. 17, 2026
Families Urge No Bail for Defendants in Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion
Emotional victim impact statements prompt judge to deny bail for now in case that exposed gaps in oversight and accountability.
Apr. 17, 2026
Families of Esparto Explosion Victims Speak Out as Defendants Appear in Court
Six out of eight people arrested in connection with the deadly blast that killed seven men face arraignment.
Apr. 16, 2026
Contra Costa DA Touts Conviction Rates, Expanded Diversion in Annual Report
New DNA-driven cold case breakthroughs and tougher approaches to homicides, DUIs, and retail theft also highlighted
Apr. 15, 2026
Contra Costa DA Highlights Office's Work in 'Chasing Justice'
First woman and African American DA in Contra Costa County discusses her mission of seeking justice for victims.
Apr. 15, 2026
Calif. couple died at seaside mansion after refusing medical help
John and Kristen Ruskey, owners of Good Land Organics, were found unresponsive inside a Cambria residence on Feb. 8 and pronounced dead at the scene.
Apr. 15, 2026
DA Declines Charges Against Santa Clarita Man in Alleged Food Poisoning Case
Prosecutors cite insufficient evidence in decision not to file charges against Timothy Bradbury.
Apr. 14, 2026
Body Recovered from Arroyo Seco River After Submerged Vehicle Found
Monterey County Sheriff's Office investigates incident near Greenfield, California
Apr. 14, 2026
Search Continues for Missing Oakland Coffee Shop Owner
Family offers $10,000 reward as investigation enters third week
Apr. 13, 2026
Coalinga Man Arrested for DUI After Fleeing Crash Scene
Ernesto Salatiel Avina Rodriguez left his license plate behind, leading police to his location.
Apr. 13, 2026
Prosecutors Demand Changes to California's Mental Health Diversion Program After Lil Nas X Ruling
Tough-on-crime DAs say the system is being 'exploited' by criminals looking for a 'get-out-of-jail-free card'
Apr. 13, 2026
Fresno Teen Murder Case Heads to Transfer Hearing
Crucial five-day hearing to determine if 16-year-old suspect will be tried as adult
Apr. 12, 2026
San Francisco Newspaper Editor Sentenced to Nearly 7 Years in Prison
Kevin Epps, Executive Editor of the San Francisco Bay View, received a harsh sentence despite mitigating factors, according to courtroom observers.
Apr. 12, 2026
Oklahoma Man Dies in 70-Foot Fall from California Coastal Cliff
Authorities say the incident appears to be accidental, with no signs of foul play.
Apr. 12, 2026
Former Antioch Student with Heart Condition Sues City, School District, and Water Park After Near-Drowning Incident
Lawsuit alleges negligence led to 2019 incident that caused 'emotional, mental, and psychological' injuries
