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Former California police chief convicted of joining US Capitol protest on Jan. 6

July 14, 2023

Former California police chief convicted of joining US Capitol protest on Jan. 6

A former California police chief was convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2020, to protest the certification of Joe Biden as president.

'Doom loop': How this California city is reckoning with a failed defund movement

July 14, 2023

'Doom loop': How this California city is reckoning with a failed defund movement

The defund the police movement in Oakland failed to solve the city's crime issues and the lack of public safety officers makes locals feel unsafe, Neighborhood activist says.

‘Sideshows’ threatening the Oakland community are ‘unacceptable’: Councilman Noel Gallo

July 14, 2023

‘Sideshows’ threatening the Oakland community are ‘unacceptable’: Councilman Noel Gallo

District 5 Oakland Councilman Noel Gallo discusses his city’s struggle with a growing number of ‘sideshows’ threatening public safety.

One-third of Americans advised to take caution due to extreme heat

July 14, 2023

One-third of Americans advised to take caution due to extreme heat

Over a third of America’s residents were given warnings of extreme heat as temperatures continue to climb to triple-digit figures across the Southwest.

Human smuggler sentenced in CA after coordinating trip that resulted in 13 migrant deaths in highway crash

July 14, 2023

Human smuggler sentenced in CA after coordinating trip that resulted in 13 migrant deaths in highway crash

A man who coordinated a trip to smuggle two dozen illegal migrants into the U.S. was sentenced 15 years. The trip resulted in 13 deaths when the vehicle crashed on a California highway.

California fixer-upper sells for nearly half a million dollars: 'The Bridge House of L.A.'

July 14, 2023

California fixer-upper sells for nearly half a million dollars: 'The Bridge House of L.A.'

A tiny home in California, labeled the 'troll house,' sold for nearly half a million dollars and is taking fan's advice on how best to "redesign the space."

California wildlife officials try to capture sea otter that harassed surfers

July 14, 2023

California wildlife officials try to capture sea otter that harassed surfers

A wayward sea otter has been showing signs of aggression against surfers and kayakers near Santa Cruz, California. Wildlife officials are now trying to capture the mammal.

US experiences deadliest 6 months of mass killings recorded in over 15 years

July 14, 2023

US experiences deadliest 6 months of mass killings recorded in over 15 years

The United States experienced the deadliest six months of mass killings since 2006, from Jan. 1 to June 30. During that time period, there were 28 mass killings.

California correctional officers fired for sexually abusing inmates at federal women's prison plead guilty

July 14, 2023

California correctional officers fired for sexually abusing inmates at federal women's prison plead guilty

A pair of former correctional officers at the Dublin Federal Correctional Institution in California pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges of sexually abusing women.

Mixed martial artist takes down California arsonist in stolen Tesla, police say

July 14, 2023

Mixed martial artist takes down California arsonist in stolen Tesla, police say

An MMA-trained man in Vallejo, California, helped police catch an arson suspect by yanking him out of a stolen Tesla and holding him until officers arrived, authorities say.