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3 Dead, 4 Hospitalized in Suspected DUI Crash on Napa's Silverado Trail

Authorities say a driver suspected of being under the influence caused a multi-vehicle collision that shut down the popular road for hours.

PETA Offers $5K Reward After Cats Shot in South LA

At least 3 cats injured, 1 killed, in recent pellet gun attacks

Santa Barbara Police arrest man after domestic disturbance, vehicle pursuit

The suspect fled police, leading to a chase that ended in a crash near downtown Santa Barbara.

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Santa Ana Freeway Crash

The fatal incident occurred on a transition road between two major highways.

Man dies in Oakland Hills single-car crash

Authorities investigating if alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident.

San Francisco Judge Releases Killer Early Due to 'Traumatic Childhood'

84-year-old victim's family outraged as convicted murderer set to walk free after serving just 3 years.

Two killed in DUI crash near Napa's Stag's Leap Winery

Authorities suspect drugs or alcohol were a factor in the head-on collision that left two others seriously injured.

San Francisco Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Killing 84-Year-Old in Alleged PTSD Episode

Judge cites defendant's traumatic childhood as mitigating factor in involuntary manslaughter case.

Two arrested in fatal shooting in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood

Police say the suspects are a San Rafael man and a Richmond man

Deadly Motorcycle Wreck Triggers Hazmat Chaos On I-5 In San Diego

CHP says a reckless rider lost control, leading to a fatal crash and freeway shutdown.

Burned Human Skull Found on California Man's Property, Leads to Murder Charge

Joseph Dexter Taylor, 52, accused of killing 33-year-old Chris Kidwell and burning his body

PETA offers reward for tips on South L.A. cat shootings

Animal welfare group seeks information on pellet gun attacks that have injured and killed local felines.

Benicia Parents Charged with Child Abuse After Teen's E-Moto Crash

Couple accused of repeatedly letting underage child ride powerful electric motorcycle, leading to serious injury collision.

San Francisco Judge Releases Man Who Killed 84-Year-Old in Unprovoked Attack

Citing 'Traumatic Childhood,' Judge Sentences Killer to Probation After 5 Years Served

LA Sheriff Deputy Maria Rosa Murdered During Robbery Attempt

Suspects arrested six months later, one sentenced to death, the other to 29 years to life

Infant Released from Hospital After Alleged Abuse

Six-month-old Braxton Musselman returns home following three-month rehabilitation stay.

Stabbing Suspect Sought in San Marcos Shopping Center

San Diego County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man they say stabbed someone at a shopping center on Friday night.

1 Person Dead in Reported Shooting in Huron

Fresno County deputies investigating incident, suspect at large

Pacoima Man Arrested for Pellet Gun Threats in Burbank

Suspect threatened utility workers and police before extended standoff

Woman Stabbed on Muni Bus in San Francisco's Mission District

Police investigating midday attack, no arrests made yet

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