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August 17, 2023

CA female inmates file suit, citing prison sex abuse hasn’t stopped despite previous prosecutions of officers

Several inmates at a San Francisco Bay Area lockup are suing the federal government for not fulfilling its promises to stop rampant sex abuse and exploitation in its women’s prisons.

August 17, 2023

California convicted felon back behind bars for 'ambush' shooting of San Jose police officer: chief

A convicted felon on probation out of Santa Clara County, California, is back behind bars after he allegedly ambushed two San Jose officers responding to a call, shooting one of them.

August 16, 2023

California TV producer dead after falling from rope swing at lake retreat

A California journalist died after a rope swing accident at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area on Aug. 12, according to a spokesperson for California State Parks.

August 16, 2023

California woman violently dragged in parking lot by purse-snatchers, good Samaritans rush to rescue

An investigation is underway after a 75-year-old woman was dragged across the pavement at a bank in California during a violent purse snatching that was interrupted by good Samaritans.

August 16, 2023

Texas sheriff's deputy charged in fatal California hit-and-run: police

Former Texas sheriff's deputy Giovanni Ceja was charged with murder a fatal hit-and-run Aug. 6. He's been relieved from duty at the Bexar County Sheriff's Office with a dishonorable discharge.

August 16, 2023

Raging wildfire driven by thunderstorm fury prompts urgent evacuations near California-Oregon border

A wildfire, driven by strong gusts from a thunderstorm, tore through a national forest area near the California-Oregon boundary, leading to evacuations in the rural vicinity.

August 16, 2023

California man caught 'sniffing' women at Barnes & Noble free despite rap sheet of child peeping, 40 arrests

A California man with a long criminal history walked free Tuesday following new arrests for "peeping and prowling" in Glendale and Burbank, despite his dark past.

August 16, 2023

Biden administration announces $200 million in grants to upgrade tunnels in effort to save fish

In an effort to save fish, the Biden administration announced $200 million in grants to upgrade tunnels that carry water beneath roads. Fish sometimes get stuck in the current tunnels.

August 16, 2023

Video shows California mountain lion being chased away from home by family dog

A video taken in Morada, California, shows a dog chasing away a mountain lion that wandered into the backyard of a family’s home. The mountain lion was baring its teeth and hissing.

August 16, 2023

Mother claims she lost her job, was called 'anti-trans' after opposing sexual ideology in schools

A California mother is defending herself after she was accused of transphobia and racism for speaking out against sexual ideology in the classroom.