California

An 18-year-old man opened fire inside a library in Chico, California, on Monday, killing two people and injuring a child before police took him into custody minutes later.

23. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

A Riverside County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter after allegedly killing a groom-to-be during a high-speed response to a call that had already been resolved.

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced up to $75 million in funding to support construction of a coal export terminal in Oakland, California. The decision marks the latest development in a decade-long dispute involving the project’s backers, city officials, and environmental groups. Litigation over the facility continues in multiple courts.

14. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Joseph Ashley Garcia, 44, was sentenced last week to life in prison without parole for murdering his father by setting him on fire in 2022. The attack occurred in Lompoc while the victim held his dog on his lap.

Two California siblings face second-degree murder charges after allegedly killing a man to steal his SUV. Prosecutors say the pair also planned to target their older sister and her family.

8. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Republican Steve Hilton has secured a spot in the November gubernatorial election after late ballots were counted. Democrat Tom Steyer was locked out of the race. The projection came Monday evening from Decision Desk HQ.