Former San Quentin K-9 officer indicted for planting contraband, 'pretending' to find

A former San Quentin prison guard has been indicted for "finding" drugs, cell phones, tobacco and weapons that he had allegedly planted and then "pretended" to find himself in order to boost his pay and seem more successful than he was, according to a federal indictment. 

Man punches sleeping passenger on flight leaving San Francisco: FBI

The FBI has arrested a man after they said he punched a sleeping passenger on a United Airlines flight leaving from San Francisco, causing blood to spatter and bruising to occur.

Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose

A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.

Dave DePape, serving 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband, gets a life term on state charges

The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole following a separate state trial.

Menendez brothers lead prison reform with Norway-inspired project

The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.

Menendez Brothers: Decision on resentencing recommendation announced

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been serving life sentences without parole for the killings of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in 1989.

Menendez Brothers: Resentencing recommended by LA DA Gascón

The DA has recommended that Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have been serving life sentences without parole for the killings of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in 1989, be resentenced.

McDonald’s says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.

Menendez Brothers: Gascón reveals 'new evidence' letter that led to case review

The letter revealed by LA Co. DA George Gascón appears to be from Erik Menendez to his cousin Andy Cano, in which Erik allegedly detailed the abuse he suffered from his father months before the killings.

Tesla unveils self-driving CyberCab, shows off Optimus robot at event

Tesla showed off its new self-driving CyberCab and Optimus robots at its “We, Robot” presentation in California on Thursday night.

Menendez Brothers: What is the new evidence causing DA Gascón to review the case?

LA County DA George Gasón's office is reviewing new evidence from a third party to see if Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989, could be resentenced.