Alameda County fire captain arrested over child sex crimes: Police
An Alameda County firefighter and captain was among those arrested during an investigation into “cracking down on child sex predators," by Modesto police.
Earthquakes, both magnitude 3.3, rattle California's Central Valley
A pair of 3.3 magnitude earthquakes were reported near Tres Pinos on Friday night, the US Geological Survey reported.
AMBER Alert for 2 toddlers after mother found dead in Central Valley home: Sheriff
An AMBER Alert has been made for two missing girls out of Hanford in California's Central Valley Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol said. Officials said the two girls were allegedly taken by their father, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz, and may be headed to Mexico.
3 dead following collision during pursuit with deputies in Stockton
Three people are dead in the wake of a collision that occurred during a pursuit of a suspect in Stockton early Sunday morning, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.
Teen, 3 others dead in Central Valley car crash: CHP
At least four people are dead, including a teenager, following a crash Sunday morning in the Central Valley.
2 shot to death inside Stockton home
Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in Stockton's Lakeview District on Friday night, police said.
2 human cases of bird flu confirmed in California, CDC says — here’s what to know
The two bird flu cases in California bring the total to 16 cases in the U.S. in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3 indicted after prison guard dies in drug smuggling attempt
One inmate and two civilians were indicted following the death of a correctional officer at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater Thursday.
Alameda County firefighter accused of offensive remarks against driver in viral video
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
Oakland minors missing for several weeks
Two Oakland minors have been missing for several weeks now out of Oakland, police shared.
Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness
Authorities are searching for Michael Moore, a 71-year-old man who disappeared near the Emigrant Wilderness in Northern California last Friday. His dog and backpack were found in an area in the opposite direction Moore was expected to be in.
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
Park Fire: Largest California wildfire of 2024
A burning car pushed into a gully sparked California’s largest wildfire of the year.
Oakland father, husband drowns in Modesto Reservoir
Family members are fundraising to repatriate the Oakland man's body to Guatemala City, where he was born.
Parents arrested in death of month-old newborn
The parents of a one-month-old boy have been arrested in connection with the child's death, Stockton police said Friday.
Woman, children killed in fatal Stockton mobile home fire identified
The identities of a woman and two children found dead in a mobile home fire were released Saturday as police continued to seek a man for arson.
Oakland man sentenced nearly 30 years in prison for armed robbery
The 24-year-old Oakland man was sentenced to 28 years in state prison this week for robbing a woman in Stockton of her rent money at gunpoint in 2023, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office.
6 arrested in Linden on suspicion of rooster fighting ring
Six suspects were arrested in Linden on suspicion of engaging in a rooster fighting ring, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Man found dead inside car following early morning shooting
Police are investigating the death of a man found inside a vehicle in Stockton early Wednesday morning.
Former school board president arrested in public funds inquiry
The former board president of the Stockton Unified School District was arrested Friday following an investigation into the theft of public funds and insurance fraud, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.