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May 11, 2023

California peace activist who worked to remove land mines from war-torn regions wins World Food Prize

Heidi Kühn, the founder of Roots of Peace, has been awarded this year's World Food Prize. Roots of Peace removed thousands of land mines and assisted farmers in over a dozen countries.

May 11, 2023

Only 17% of San Francisco transit riders feel safe on board amid crime crisis, 73% want more police: poll

Less than 20% of riders on San Francisco's public transit system say they feel safe and a strong majority are calling for more police amid rampant crime and homelessness.

May 11, 2023

California man confessed to love triangle murder of wife, wife's girlfriend: report

A California man, who was reportedly in an open relationship with his wife, allegedly killed his wife and his wife's girlfriend with a .40-caliber handgun before turning himself into police.

May 11, 2023

Former California cheerleading coach charged with molesting young girls

A former competitive cheerleading coach was charged with multiple felonies for molesting young girls in southern California. The 44-year-old faces similar charges in Florida.

May 11, 2023

Federal appeals court overturns fraud convictions of 2 parents in 'Varsity Blues' college admission scandal

Two parents involved in the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admission scandal had their convictions overturned by a federal appeals court.

May 11, 2023

California mother arrested for murder after fentanyl linked to 17-month-old daughter’s death

Jennifer Johanna Allen, 31, was arrested for the murder of her 17-month-old daughter after authorities linked fentanyl exposure to the child's death.

May 11, 2023

Former IRS agent in California charged in scheme that stole $3 million in COVID relief funds

California man and former IRS agent Frank Mosley, who allegedly submitted phony loan applications and obtained PPP money, was charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

May 10, 2023

California woman who gained custody of infant to make sexually explicit videos sentenced to 40 years in prison

A Yucaipa, California, woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison and a life of supervision after being convicted of child pornography charges.

May 10, 2023

Athletics' Tony Kemp recalls ultimatum wife gave him when he was drafted

Making the minor leagues is a huge accomplishment, but the life of a minor league is tough. So, with a bigger goal in mind, Tony Kemp had to hit it big sooner rather than later.

May 10, 2023

California prosecutors decline to file charges in beating of man over Costco parking space: report

California prosecutors have reportedly declined to charge a man accused of beating another in a dispute over a parking space.