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December 15, 2023

Los Angeles woman says intruder walked inside home with grandkids inside: 'I feel very violated'

A Los Angeles woman says that an intruder entered her home earlier this month with her grandchildren inside, but didn't take anything.

December 15, 2023

Armed store clerk defends store from attempted robbery

Estates Consignment Store Clerk Albert Marcu on the moment he had to take matters into his own hands to prevent a robbery

December 15, 2023

Wine pioneer Miljenko 'Mike' Grgich dies at 100, leaving lasting legacy in Napa Valley

Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, a renowned winemaker who played a significant role in establishing Napa Valley as a premier wine-making region, has died at the age of 100.

December 15, 2023

Idaho student murders: Demolishing King Road home before trial a 'terrible idea,' investigator says

The house where four University of Idaho students were killed last year is scheduled to be demolished – before jurors would have a chance to see it.

December 15, 2023

California boat smuggling: Captains sentenced to federal prison for fatal 2022 capsizing incident

The captains of a boat that capsized off the California coast in 2022, resulting in three deaths during a smuggling attempt, have been sentenced to federal prison.

December 15, 2023

AK Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposes $3,400 payment for residents amid nearly $1 billion budget gap

Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has presented a budget plan that proposes paying residents a $3,400 oil-wealth dividend next year and using savings to cover a $990 million deficit.

December 15, 2023

Increasing presence in the US of methamphetamine mixed with opioids creating concern

The number of Americans killed by methamphetamine increases each year, and the combination of meth with opioids like fentanyl and heroin is causing the crisis to surge.

December 14, 2023

San Francisco surpasses highest number of overdoses ever recorded in city's history due mainly to fentanyl

The San Francisco chief medical examiner office's latest report indicates the city had the most accidental drug overdoses ever recorded in a single year, many of which involved fentanyl.

December 14, 2023

Oakland local's car has been broken into so many times, she now leaves the windows down to avoid broken glass

After having her car broken into so many times, one Oakland business owner says she leaves her windows down to save from having to repair broken glass.

December 14, 2023

Las Vegas police arrest man after high-speed chase, reaching over 100 mph: 'It was fun, though'

Las Vegas police arrested a man wanted on extraditable charges in Harris County, Texas, after he evaded officers at high rates of speed in places like school zones.