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www.pressenterprise.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Man who set fire at California Target store gets 23 years in prison

A Lake Elsinore man received a 23-year prison sentence for committing arson at a Target store leading to $11.7 million in damages. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 weeks ago
California

DNA on slain man's clothing cracks 2007 cold case, California cops say. 'Rest easy dad'

Desante Blake was sentenced to 23 years for manslaughter related to the 2007 murder of Larry Abercrombie, following a cold case resolution. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

6 myths about California crime as voters weigh ballot measure on drugs, retail theft

Californians' views on crime and punishment are fluctuating, with renewed support for tougher penalties after 10 years of reform. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
New York City

Babysitter beats 6-year-old to death days after he starts 1st grade, CA officials say

A 6-year-old boy, Chance Crawford, was murdered by his babysitter, raising grave concerns about child safety and protection.
Ernest Lamar Love has been charged with multiple crimes including murder and child abuse, showcasing severe failures in child care. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
New York City

Body found in Bay Area marsh identified, as detectives seek answers

Craig William Ott, previously unidentified, has been linked to a murder case as forensic genealogy identifies his remains after 23 years. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

Video captures Northern California postal worker robbed at gunpoint in daylight

Postal worker in Northern California held at gunpoint while delivering mail in Dublin, showing dangers faced by postal workers. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
7 months ago
California

Chaos erupts in court as accused killer stabs attorney with pen, California cops say

Man accused of killing woman stabs attorney and charges prosecutor in court
Attorney and prosecutor escaped serious injury in the incident. [ more ]
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