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DNA begins to thaw Night Stalker case

SANTA BARBARA – A Goleta couple’s 30-year-old murder has been linked to the unidentified serial killer known as the “Original Night Stalker,” who plagued southern and northern California communities with

May 11, 2011
San Bernardino

Police still seeking abductor of 9-year-old

RIVERSIDE – A suspect is still being sought in the abduction of a 9-year-old girl who was found early Sunday morning, Riverside police officials said at a Tuesday morning news

May 11, 2011
Sonoma

Sonoma officials release crash victim's identity

SANTA ROSA — The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office has publicly identified the driver of a car that plummeted into the ocean near Bodega Bay on Sunday. Katie Koeller, a 28-year-old

May 10, 2011
Sonoma

Sonoma officials release crash victim’s identity

SANTA ROSA — The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office has publicly identified the driver of a car that plummeted into the ocean near Bodega Bay on Sunday. Katie Koeller, a 28-year-old

May 10, 2011
Sonoma

Police dog catches bungling burglar

COTATI — The night of May 2, Kenneth Hogue allegedly tried to break into more than one home without success. On his first attempt, the 33-year-old Cotati resident tried to

May 10, 2011
Fresno Santa Barbara

Double murder retrial hits jury snag — again

SANTA BARBARA — It’s deja vu all over again in the retrial of Corey Lyons, 51, accused of the shotgun slayings of his brother and girlfriend on May 4, 2010.

May 10, 2011
San Diego

Possible explosive device found at Carlsbad library

CARLSBAD – The Georgina Cole Library opened three hours behind schedule Wednesday, after a bomb scare was called in to Carlsbad police at 8:18 a.m. Investigations Commander Lt. Kelly J. Cain

May 9, 2011
Santa Barbara

Past catches up to reformed gang member

SANTA BARBARA – In the end, an ex-Santa Barbara gangbanger may have left the life too late. Jacob Medina was a 16-year-old Eastside Santa Barbara gang member on Sept. 7, 2007

May 9, 2011
San Bernardino

Youth program suspended over sexual misconduct allegations

SAN BERNARDINO – A sheriff’s department youth program is buckling under the weight of sexual misconduct allegations. County Sheriff Rod Hoops has temporarily suspended the Explorer Scouts ride-along program after

May 6, 2011
Santa Barbara

Oxycontin racket traced to pharmacy tech

  SANTA BARBARA –Santa Barbara County sheriff’s officials revealed to the media last Friday the results of a six-month narcotics investigation involving the street sales of large quantities of Oxycontin

May 6, 2011