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Alameda

Cody Hall Pleads Not Guilty, Judge Denies Bail

The 18-year-old Pleasanton man who killed a bicyclist with his car in June was denied bail Thursday morning after pleading not guilty to charges of murder and felony reckless driving.

San Bernardino San Diego

Fallbrook Family’s Bodies Discovered in Mojave Desert

SAN BERNARDINO – County Sheriff John McMahon confirmed on Friday that remains discovered in the Mojave Desert were likely that of the McStay family, who vanished over three years ago.

Santa Clara

Homicide arrests still top priority for SJPD – 3 new arrests made

28-year-old Alicia Pacheco, who is divorced but often uses her ex-husbands last name (Pazos), was arrested on Nov 7, 2013 was arrested on PC 187 felony murder. She is also being charged under a gang enhancement charge that alleges she participated with a known criminal street gang in order to perpetrate the robbery.

Los Angeles

Gang Member Convicted in Popular Teen’s Murder

A well-known gang member has been convicted in the 2006 murders of a popular Santa Monica high school student and another man, police announced Thursday. Jose Zapien, 25, was also

Los Angeles

Teen Arrested, Accused of Multiple Auto Burglaries

A Glendora teen was arrested, Tuesday, after the victim of an auto burglary witnessed the suspect rifling through his vehicle, police said. The teen was arrested on multiple counts of

Los Angeles

Maybe They Shouldn’t Close Hollywood Park After All

Julio Enrique Garcia, 37, a professed jockey who stands a relatively towering 5’4″ and tips the scales at a somewhat staggering 150 lbs., was arrested on Friday, November 11 at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles

Perhaps He’s Not A “People Person”

Jesus A. Potavila, 20, may have chosen the wrong career path but he’s young so perhaps he can find something else to do when he gets out of jail, like loan shark bill collector or street gang enforcer.

Alameda

Man Threatens Suicide at Big Lots in Newark

A man threatened to commit suicide at the Big Lots in Newark, California on Tuesday, which prompted shoppers to call the police. Patch readers alerted us to the situation at

Santa Barbara

Trio Busted With Arsenal

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara, known as a much sought-after tourist destination and the home of internationally-renowned celebrities, hardly seems like the best place to be cruising the streets looking

Alameda

Woman Plows Into Fire Hydrant in Newark

A woman was arrested in Newark, California on Tuesday for driving into a fire hydrant while intoxicated. Witnesses say they saw Erica Corte’s car driving on the wrong side of