Today’s news
Former Valley Water CEO Accused of Sexual Harassment
Independent investigation finds CEO Rick Callender violated company policy, sent inappropriate messages and photos to employees

HIV-Positive Rapist Freed on Parole After 11 Years
Violent offender who broke into woman's home and assaulted her to be released under California's expanded early release programs
Clearlake Man Convicted in Mendocino Child Sex Abuse Case
Christopher Neil Kiger fled to Florida after learning of investigation, returned to California and was arrested in 2024.
Recent news
Mar. 8, 2026
Cal Poly Instructor Pleads Not Guilty to Soliciting Minor
Kevin Coulombe accused of arranging meeting with undercover detective posing as 14-year-old girl
Mar. 8, 2026
Oakland Man Gets Probation for Pimping Homeless Woman
Devontay Williams recruited a woman living out of her car into prostitution after offering her a place to stay.
Mar. 8, 2026
Culver City police seek other victims of alley attacker
A registered sex offender was arrested after a woman fought off an attack in a Culver City alley.
Mar. 8, 2026
Rosanna Arquette Questions Suicide of Prince Andrew Accuser
Actress says she doesn't believe Virginia Giuffre killed herself, calls Epstein victims "warriors"
Mar. 7, 2026
Oceano Cub Scouts Leader Charged with Child Pornography
Michael Schmidt, an IT worker at the county health department, was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Mar. 6, 2026
California 'Party Mom' Convicted on 58 Felony Counts
Shannon O'Connor faces up to 30 years in prison for endangering and sexually assaulting teens
Mar. 6, 2026
Former La Mesa Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Student Sex Abuse
Michael Davis pleaded guilty to having sex with a 17-year-old student while he was a teacher at The Learning Choice Academy.
Mar. 6, 2026
Anaheim Police Arrest Suspect in Attack on Mother and Teen
Security camera and cellphone video helped identify the 59-year-old suspect.
Mar. 6, 2026
Man Accused of Molesting Three Children Faces Trial
Prosecution testimony begins in case against 67-year-old Palm Desert resident
Mar. 6, 2026
Former College Basketball Coach Accused of Leading Double Life as Pimp
Kevin Mays allegedly trafficked victims across four states while coaching at Cal State Bakersfield
Mar. 6, 2026
Former College Basketball Coach Accused of Leading Double Life as Pimp
Authorities say Kevin Mays allegedly trafficked women across four states while working as an assistant coach.
Mar. 5, 2026
Elderly Parole Program Faces Scrutiny After Convicted Child Molester's Release
Critics raise concerns about the program's potential to release dangerous offenders, while advocates defend its focus on rehabilitation and low recidivism rates.
Mar. 5, 2026
Former Daly City Middle School Teacher Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Sex Acts with Student
Marcus Deon Dyson pleaded no contest to 14 felony counts involving a 14-year-old victim.
Mar. 5, 2026
San Rafael Man Accused of Raping Minor
21-year-old suspect also allegedly raped an unconscious victim
Mar. 5, 2026
Ex-Roadrunners Staffer Charged with Pimping, Guns, and Child Porn
Authorities say Kevin Mays, a former player-turned-coach, ran a multi-state sex trafficking operation while employed by the university.
Mar. 5, 2026
Retired Investigators Oppose Possible Release of Convicted Child Kidnapper
Former law enforcement officials who worked the 1995 Sacramento case say the offender poses a long-term threat to children.
Mar. 5, 2026
Culver City Police Seek Additional Victims of Violent Sexual Assault Suspect
24-year-old registered sex offender Giovanni Leon arrested for alleged attack in alleyway
Mar. 5, 2026
Former College Basketball Coach Accused of Leading Double Life as Pimp
Kevin Mays allegedly trafficked women across four states while working as an assistant coach at Cal State Bakersfield
Mar. 5, 2026
Star Water Polo Player Sues Elite LA High School Over Alleged Assault and Racism
Aidan Romain, 18, filed a lawsuit against Harvard-Westlake School, school officials, and a former teammate for alleged sexual assault, harassment, and racial abuse.
Mar. 5, 2026
Former Cal State Bakersfield Assistant Charged with Pimping, Firearms, and Drug Offenses
Kevin Mays faces multiple felonies including allegations of trafficking a woman across four states