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Surf Legend from Prominent Santa Cruz Family Killed in Costa Rica Home

Kurt Van Dyke, a well-known surfer and hostel owner, was killed by armed intruders in his Costa Rica residence.

Brother of Late NFL Star Pat Tillman Pleads Guilty to Burning Down Post Office

Richard Tillman faces up to 20 years in prison for intentionally crashing his car into a California post office and setting it on fire.

Stepson Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Castaic Man

19-year-old Terrance Crawford booked on suspicion of murder after incident on Ridge Top Lane

Parents of Missing Teen Speak After Arrest: 'She Is a Force. She Is Loved.'

T'Neya Tovar's parents describe their daughter as a passionate, creative force with strong family ties.

Man Stabbed to Death in Downtown San Diego, Suspect Arrested

Police say suspect attempted to start fire in nearby apartment after the attack.

Los Angeles County man arrested for stepfather's murder

Terrance Crawford, 19, allegedly stabbed his 62-year-old stepfather Bruce Whitney multiple times on Sunday afternoon

Man convicted of murder in Richmond resident's shooting death

Kendrick Woods faces sentencing for 2022 killing of Melvin Stewart.

Shooting behind Baldwin Park Target store leaves two hospitalized

Police investigating incident with unknown suspect and motive

US Expat Surfer Found Dead in Costa Rica: Robbery Suspected

Longtime Puerto Viejo business owner Kurt Van Dyke killed in suspected home invasion robbery

Driver Crashes Into Outdoor Water Wheel in Rancho Cordova

Vehicle veered off California highway, causing major damage to local business fixture

Hayward Crash Kills Woman, Injures Child

Driver cooperating with police as investigation continues

Man Found Dead on Imperial Highway in Lynwood

Homicide detectives investigating death on troubled stretch of road

Mystery Death on Quiet Castaic Street Draws LASD Homicide

Detectives investigate after male adult found dead on Ridge Top Lane

UC Berkeley Student's Body Recovered from Lake Anza

Authorities confirm the 22-year-old's death after a four-day search.

Man on Probation Arrested for Assault, Firearms Recovered in Kerman

Sanger police say the suspect is a documented gang member who fled the scene of the initial incident.

Shooting at San Jose Club Injures 1

Police arrest suspect at the scene but have not released details on what led to the incident.

Diane Whipple's Killer Denied Parole for Third Time

Marjorie Knoller, whose dogs fatally mauled Whipple in 2001, will remain in prison until at least 2029.

One Dead, Others Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in La Presa

Residents call for action to address speeding on dangerous road after latest fatal incident

Train Collides with Car on Emeryville Tracks

Incident occurred early Saturday morning after driver got stuck on the railroad tracks.

Suspect in San Luis Obispo Murder Already Jailed on Unrelated Charges

The alleged killer was booked days before the victim's body was discovered.

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