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May 25, 2023

Oakland police arrest 9 teenagers, ages 12 to 17, for dozens of robberies

Oakland, California, has recorded an increase of 7% this year in robberies. Several teenagers, ages 12 to 17, were arrested this week for nearly three dozen robberies.

May 25, 2023

Former California prison officer charged with sexually assaulting 13 female inmates over the past 9 years

A former correctional officer of California’s largest female prison is accused of sexually assaulting at least 13 inmates and is facing dozens of counts including rape and sodomy.

May 25, 2023

Los Angeles Metro bus operator stabbed 'multiple times' in 'heinous act of violence': Police

Los Angeles police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a Metro Bus operator multiple times Wednesday evening leaving him in critical condition.

May 25, 2023

Civil rights veteran calls Democrats' push for reparations a political ploy: ‘It’s about 2024’

Robert Woodson, a civil rights veteran, slammed Democrats pushing for reparations for Black Americans as a ploy to gain support for the 2024 presidential election.

May 25, 2023

California teen dies during social media stunt on 6th street bridge: Police

Los Angeles police say a 17-year-old boy slipped and fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt.

May 24, 2023

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan hopeful Brock Purdy will make Week 1 return: ‘I feel pretty optimistic about that’

The San Francisco 49ers are hopeful Brock Purdy will be available for the start of the season. The second-year quarterback said Tuesday he will begin throwing next week.

May 24, 2023

San Francisco Controller report finds nearly half of commercial sidewalks had feces in 2022

The San Francisco Controller's office released a report showing city streets and sidewalks were covered in broken glass, feces, litter and graffiti.

May 24, 2023

California man accused of killing ex-wife captured on the run in Seattle

A California man accused of killing his ex-wife was captured in Seattle, federal authorities said Wednesday.

May 24, 2023

Kenneth Anger, influential avant-garde filmmaker and author, dies at 96

Kenneth Anger, the influential avant-garde artist known for challenging societal norms regarding sexuality and religion in his short films like "Scorpio Rising" has passed away.

May 24, 2023

Gavin Newsom could pick Oprah for Senate if Feinstein retires: report

California Gov. Newsom will be under pressure from progressives to keep his promise to appoint a Black woman to the Senate if Sen. Dianne Feinstein retires early.