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LAPD Fatally Shoots Robbery Suspect at 7-Eleven

Woman with 'apparent firearm' killed after officers respond to reported robbery in South LA

Cupertino's License-Plate Cameras Face New Limits Amid Privacy Concerns

Santa Clara County supervisors bar sheriff's office from accessing data, highlighting regional debate over balancing crime-fighting tech and civil liberties.

Overturned Cement Truck Causes Hours-Long Freeway Closure in Boyle Heights

The truck crashed and dangled off an overpass, spilling concrete onto the road below.

San Luis Obispo Police Fatally Shoot Man Holding Replica Gun

Authorities identify victim as 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr.

LAPD Fatally Shoots Woman in Gardena After Alleged Robbery

Authorities say the woman possessed what appeared to be a weapon during the incident.

2 Men Arrested After Altercation With San Francisco Mayor's Security Detail

Officers Sustain Non-Life-Threatening Injuries in Tenderloin Incident

Second East Bay Cop Kidnapped on Duty Within Two Months

Suspect shot by officer during alleged kidnapping incident in Antioch

Missing Idyllwild Woman Sought Across Riverside County

Jennifer Sue Stoltzfus was last seen riding a light blue bicycle on February 27th

Oakland man arrested at prison release on murder warrant

DaJean Evans was met by police as he walked out of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

Man Crashes Into Parked Cars, Attempts To Flee While Driving Under The Influence In Novato: Police

Authorities say the 64-year-old driver hit five parked vehicles and tried to leave the scene.

Mexican National Dies in ICE Custody in California

The 48-year-old man is the ninth detainee to die in ICE custody this year.

Missing At-Risk Woman Last Seen Near San Leandro: Deputies

Elizabeth Thompson, 68, was trying to reserve a motel room when she walked off, authorities say.

Three Suspected DUI Drivers Arrested in Petaluma Over Weekend

Incidents included a wrong-way driver with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit.

Santa Rita Jail staff saved over 330 lives in 2025

Sheriff announces updates to mail system to reduce contraband influx

Police pursuit ends near Grover Beach Elementary

School briefly locked down as officers apprehended wanted felon

Former San Diego Deputy Convicted in Detainee's Shooting Death

Aaron Russell found guilty of federal charges in 2020 killing of Nicholas Bils outside San Diego Central Jail.

Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead After Reported Home Invasion Stabbing

Cathedral City police say the suspect forced their way into a home and stabbed one of the occupants before being shot by an officer.

Ex-deputy convicted in fatal shooting of fleeing, unarmed man

Aaron Russell faces up to life in prison for 2020 killing of Nicholas Bils outside San Diego jail

Driver Flees Border Patrol, Abandons Car in Indio

Police search for suspect after reckless driving incident on local streets

Two Fresno Residents Sentenced in Operation Take Back America

Phatna Pich and Thomas Carter Beasley face prison time for firearms and ammunition charges

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