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2 Teens Arrested for Reckless Electric Motorcycle Stunts at Culver City High

Months-long investigation leads to apprehension of suspects who fled Beverly Hills police in 2025

Turlock Police Blotter: 16 Arrests Over 3-Day Period

Charges include DUI, drug possession, domestic violence, and more in Turlock, CA

LA to Pay $11.8 Million to Man Blinded by Police Projectile

Jury awards compensation to college student struck in the face during Dodgers celebration

One Arrested After Crash on 134 Freeway in Burbank

Authorities responded to the scene on the eastbound freeway late Friday night.

Actor Dylan Sprouse tackles trespasser at Hollywood Hills home

Sprouse held down the suspect until police arrived but declined to press charges.

San Francisco Launches New Non-Emergency Police Hotline

The new number aims to reduce 911 call volume and improve response times for lower-priority incidents.

Felony Convictions Reduced for Ex-Torrance Police Officers in Swastika Case

Judge cites officers' good behavior on probation and belief they will be 'contributing members of society'.

DOJ Declines to Bring Charges Against SDPD Officers in 2022 Shooting

Attorney General's report finds officers acted in self-defense during fatal encounter.

Loaded Gun Found at Perris High School, Prompting Lockdown

Student arrested after firearm discovered on campus, no additional weapons found.

Visalia Community Rallies to Support Fallen Deputy's Family

Fans pack Valley Strong Ballpark for fundraiser after deputy's death

Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charges Against Torrance Officers

Prosecutors cited insufficient admissible evidence in the 2018 killing of Christopher DeAndre Mitchell.

BMW Driver Crashes, Flees, and Barricades Himself Before Arrest

19-year-old Gabriel Avila faces multiple charges after a wild pursuit and standoff with police in American Canyon, California.

Sonoma County Police Seize Illegal Machine Gun Switches in Concord Raid

Suspect tried to flee, discarded loaded Glock with conversion device

FBI, LAPD Serve Search Warrant in San Fernando Valley

Aerial footage shows agents and a sniper on the scene of a home in Van Nuys.

Dodger Fan Awarded $11.8M After LAPD Blinding

Jury finds officers liable for excessive force and negligence in 2020 incident.

Former Oakland Police Chief Sworn in as Fremont's Top Cop

Floyd Mitchell takes on new role leading Fremont Police Department

Corvette chase in LA County ends in dramatic crash

The pursuit reached high speeds before ending in a collision with a tree in Torrance.

Dodgers Fan Blinded by LAPD Projectile Awarded $11.8 Million

Jury finds excessive force used during 2020 World Series celebration

Immigrant Shot by ICE Agents Moved Between Jails Hundreds of Miles Apart

Attorney says client has been transferred to 5 different county jails since shooting, raising concerns about his treatment and access to court hearings.

Riverside County student arrested after gun found at Perris high school

Lockdown at Orange Vista High School after loaded firearm discovered on campus

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