August 11, 2026 California sued over policy that could free serial killers as Laci Peterson's friend sounds alarm A California parole board policy could open reduced sentencing or clemency paths for serial killers and mass shooters serving life without parole.
August 10, 2026 California attorney lays out case against parole board's plan to free killers serving life without parole Former Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert is spearheading a lawsuit challenging new California Board of Parole Hearings guidelines that she warns will open a pathway to freedom for serial killers, mass shooters and more of the state's criminals.
August 10, 2026 Record-setting El Capitan rock climber dies at age 30 in Sierra Nevada accident Jake Whisenant, 30, has died after an accident in the Sierra Nevada. The well-known rock climber once scaled El Capitan’s Nose route twice in a single day.
August 10, 2026 Gavin Newsom's 'hidden climate tax' hitting Americans nationwide, lawmaker warns Rep. Vince Fong targets the EPA-authorized vessel at berth regulation that lets California levy massive penalties on cargo ships docked at its ports.
August 9, 2026 California AG Rob Bonta faces ‘political favor’ claims over Netflix-linked $1M trail in Paramount suit Michael Gates and the California GOP allege Rob Bonta's lawsuit blocking Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery may be a favor to Netflix.
August 8, 2026 Slain California fire captain’s wife admits murder after Mexico capture, serving time for killing first spouse Surveillance footage captured Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi fleeing before the fatal stabbing at the couple's San Diego County home in Ramona.
August 8, 2026 Actress convicted as accessory after double murder made disturbing remark before killings, former friend says Daniel Wozniak's ex-fiancée, Rachel Buffett, is explored in the true-crime series "A Killer Among Friends," and a former friend recalls chilling red flags.
August 7, 2026 San Francisco dad questioned by park rangers for teaching his own kids tennis at public court Sam Dogen says San Francisco park rangers asked whether he had a tennis permit while he was practicing with his two children on a public court.
August 6, 2026 Disneyland, actors' union clash over parental leave, benefits as union negotiates first contract A newly formed union for Disneyland's performers is in tense negotiations with Disney as employees struggle to get by in one of America's most expensive states.
August 5, 2026 10-year-old boy recounts near-drowning as family reveals friendship with California teen lifeguard hero Nathaniel Rai recalls the terrifying surf rescue that saved his life as his family opens up about the close friendship they formed with the California teen hero.
