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April 27, 2023

Nearly 100 motorcyclists in stunt 'sideshow' bring traffic to halt on SF-Oakland Bay Bridge: video

A few dozen motorcyclists on Saturday afternoon performed stunts in an illegal "sideshow," blocking off traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

April 27, 2023

San Francisco homicides soared 83% through March, police statistics show

Violent crime in San Francisco continues to climb in 2023, led by a steady increase in robberies as the city reels from the murder of Bob Lee, statistics show.

April 27, 2023

Democrats ignore criminals, blame car companies for skyrocketing auto thefts

Numerous Democratic politicians have blamed skyrocketing car thefts in their states on car companies while ignoring criminals in recent months.

April 27, 2023

Rapper MoneySign Suede dies in California prison after he was stabbed in shower

California rapper MoneySign Suede who was serving time for felony gun charges was found stabbed in the neck at a prison’s shower area. The rapper later died at the medical facility.

April 27, 2023

California Democrats, Republicans debate on whether to address fentanyl crisis with punishment or prevention

California lawmakers are at a standstill on how to address the state’s fentanyl crisis. Several bill proposals targeting the opioid crisis will get a public hearing Thursday.

April 27, 2023

California Democrats propose raising taxes on big companies to cut taxes for smaller businesses

Democrats in the California Senate proposed cutting taxes for companies making a revenue below $1.5 million by raising taxes on bigger businesses.

April 27, 2023

California agency to vote on 'groundbreaking' rule limiting locomotive emissions

California Air Resources Board will vote on an ambitious rule to cut greenhouse gas emissions from locomotives as part of the state’s plan to fight against climate change.

April 27, 2023

California jury awards $2 billion to woman molested by her stepfather from age 5 to 14

A sex abuse victim who was assaulted by her stepfather from age 5 to 14 was awarded over $2 billion by a California jury. The abuse allegedly brought the victim to the brink of suicide.

April 27, 2023

Former UCLA gynecologist sentenced to 11 years for sexually abusing patients

Dr. James Heaps, a former gynecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles convicted of sexually abusing multiple female patients, has received 11 years in prison.

April 27, 2023

Scott Peterson family photo revealed as he files new appeal in murders of wife, unborn child

California court records show Scott Peterson has filed a new appeal of his 2004 conviction in the murders of his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner.