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San Bernardino

2003 fire suspect also faces sodomy charges

SAN BERNARDINO — Superior Court Judge Brian McCarville on Friday denied a defense motion that sought to dismiss charges against a man suspected of a deadly 2003 wildfire that took

Ventura

Santa Paula police shooting under investigation

SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Police Department on Tuesday released the name of the police officer involved in a non-fatal Oct. 6 shooting that stemmed from a domestic dispute

Santa Barbara

Trio arrested following brutal beating

SANTA BARBARA — Three Santa Barbara “Eastside” gang members were arrested Tuesday in connection with the unprovoked assault and violent beating of a passerby. According to Lt. Paul McCaffrey, spokesman

Santa Barbara

Nine arrested in major marijuana bust

SANTA BARBARA — A yearlong investigation came to an end Tuesday with the coordinated execution of seven separate search warrants and the arrest of nine people accused of exploiting medical

Fresno

As son’s trial begins, Orange Cove mayor faces his own investigation

ORANGE COVE — Victor Lopez has been a controversial figure throughout his 25-year run as the mayor of Orange Cove, and now, less than a month from seeking re-election, Lopez

Merced

Possible murder-suicide in Merced County

WINTON — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people found early Wednesday from what deputies describe as obvious signs of foul play. Investigators responded to

California

Alleged brotherly quarrel ends with fatal stabbing

By LEE BROWN Crime Voice Contributor SAN BERNARDINO – A Hollywood man remained in custody Friday facing murder charges stemming from the stabbing of his younger brother. San Bernardino police

Fresno

Porterville man gets county time for younger brother's death

FRESNO — A Porterville man was sentenced Tuesday to one year in county jail for the drunk-driving accident that killed his younger brother in June. Robert Van Winkle, 22, was

Fresno

Porterville man gets county time for younger brother’s death

FRESNO — A Porterville man was sentenced Tuesday to one year in county jail for the drunk-driving accident that killed his younger brother in June. Robert Van Winkle, 22, was

San Diego

Carlsbad school shooting suspect pleads not guilty

VISTA — The Oceanside man accused in last week’s school shooting in Carlsbad was arraigned Wednesday on multiple attempted murder charges at the Vista branch of San Diego Superior Court.