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December 20, 2022

Scott Peterson loses new trial bid; convicted killer to remain behind bars

Scott Peterson waited for months to learn a judge’s decision over whether he would be granted a new trial in connection with the murders of his wife, Laci, and unborn son.

December 20, 2022

Nazi symbols carved into a Hanukkah menorah in CA, suspect arrested

Eric Brian King, of Dallas, was arrested for allegedly carving Nazi symbols into a menorah, a candelabrum used during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

December 20, 2022

CA father arrested after 2-year-old daughter overdoses on fentanyl

A father who allegedly brought fentanyl-laced marijuana products into his California home was arrested after his 2-year-old daughter overdosed on the opioid.

December 20, 2022

154-year-old CA university to close next year permanently

Holy Names University, a 154-year-old college that began in 1868, will permanently close in May 2023 after struggling with declining enrollment and rising operational costs.

December 20, 2022

Chilling California bodycam video shows suspect shooting officer before being killed

Authorities in California have released footage showing Matthew-Tuan Ahn Tran opening fire at a La Habra Police Department officer in 2021, before he was shot himself.

December 20, 2022

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits northern California, leaves 'widespread' damage to homes, roads

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook northern California early Tuesday morning, knocking out power for tens of thousands of customers in Humboldt County.

December 20, 2022

Federal judge strikes down California's 'fee-shifting' gun control scheme, which echoed Texas abortion law

A federal judge said a California law that permits citizens to bring lawsuits against gun makers is unconstitutional, raising questions over a similar Texas abortion law.

December 20, 2022

'Twitter Files' publisher likens FBI's alleged behavior to CIA 'psychological operations'

Michael Shellenberger, a former gubernatorial candidate in California, sounded off Monday following the latest Twitter Files dump at the behest of Elon Musk

December 19, 2022

Ring doorbell ‘swatting’ and livestream scheme leads to charges for pair from Wisconsin, North Carolina

Two people are charged with swatting several homes and live-streaming the police response on social media.

December 19, 2022

Scott Peterson: California judge to rule by Thursday over possible new trial for murders of wife, unborn son

Scott Peterson and his attorneys are awaiting a judge’s decision over whether he will be granted a new trial in connection with the murders of his wife, Laci, and unborn son.