AirBNB sues guest after shooting erupts at Sacramento house party
The short-term vacation rental website AirBNB is suing a customer after a shooting broke out during a house party at a property he rented.
Charges could be brought for deliberately coughing on people during COVID pandemic
Deliberately coughing on other individuals could lead to criminal charges if the victim becomes infected with a deadly disease.
Celebrity tweet puts new focus on Stephon Clark shooting
One tweet from Kim Kardashian-West has put new focus on the March 2018 fatal shooting of Stephon Clark by Sacramento police officers.
Sacramento police reform measures don’t go far enough, legal experts say
City officials still have a lot of work that needs to be done and shouldn't be lauded for such minor changes, legal experts said.
Businesses can legally refuse customers who aren’t wearing face masks — but there are some exceptions
A gym patron who claims she has a breathing disability is upset after her gym kicked her out for not wearing a mask. Mark explains why the gym may be in the clear.
Family of murdered librarian Amber Clark sues Sacramento police, prosecutor for gun records
The family of a Sacramento woman who was gunned down while sitting in her car outside a city library two years ago has filed a lawsuit against the Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento County District Attorney's Office.
Guilty plea expected in case of Golden State Killer, East Area Rapist suspect Joseph DeAngelo
Joseph DeAngelo, the man arrested in 2018 on suspicion of a string of kidnappings, rapes and murders stemming from his time as a police officer in the 1970s and 1980s, is expected to formally enter a guilty plea to some ... Read more
What is qualified immunity, and why does it make prosecuting police officers hard?
Qualified immunity has been used as an effective defense in law enforcement cases. Congress could soon limit how it is used.
San Francisco police will stop posting mugshots on social media under revised policy
The San Francisco Police Department will no longer post mugshots to Facebook or Twitter or distribute them automatically to the media.
Golden State Killer suspect Joseph DeAngelo expected to plead guilty
The man suspected of carrying out a string of burglaries, rapes and murders in the 1970s and 1980s is expected to enter a guilty plea at a court hearing later this month.
Sacramento County Judge James Arguelles to fill Eastern District vacancy
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has been appointed by President Donald Trump to fill a vacancy in the federal Eastern District of California.
Three officers charged with aiding and abetting murder in George Floyd case
Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and Alexander Kueng have been charged with aiding and abetting manslaughter and murder in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.