Woman shot by Metro Transit Police officer following jewelry store robbery in Northwest

For Rae Vermeal, the experience of one Pima County senior illustrates the complexity of the housing struggle for older people in the region. The woman owns her home and gets $967 through Social Security.

VACAVILLE, CA — After more than 40 years of anguish and perseverance, the city of Vacaville has finally witnessed justice for the 1982 murder of 14-year-old De Anna Lynn Johnson.

Since the spring of 2021, 60,000 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) – 1,507 in Pennsylvania – have been available for persons in desperate need of housing. Now, that short-lived program is coming to an end.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A former executive at a Newport Beach company specializing in classic car acquisitions has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly embezzling $7 million while living in the U.S. illegally, authorities said.

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FRESNO, Calif. — A violent stabbing incident near Hammond Avenue and Mariposa Street on May 21 has left two men hospitalized and three suspects in custody, according to the Fresno Police Department.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — After nearly three decades of investigation and heartbreak, justice has arrived for the family of Monica Leech, a Camarillo mother of four killed during a 1997 bank robbery in Thousand Oaks, county prosecutors announced.

If you blinked or slept, you likely missed it. But perceptive and confused Marietta and Cobb County residents reported feeling a small earthquake today around around 9:05 am. The quake was confirmed by the US Geological Society as a magnitude 4.1 quake centered 12 miles SE of Greenback, TN. Quake reports available as of 9:40 am on the USGS website showed reports being filed from throughout North Georgia, including the Cobb County area. Residents who felt the quake can file a report with the USGS using the "Felt Report" site.

If you've ever considered opening your heart and home to a furry friend in need of a place to rest until they find their forever family, then Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. might be looking for you. The foster-based dog rescue located in Massachusetts recently shared with their community that they are in need of more folks to step up and become a foster home for their dogs in need. By becoming a foster pet parent, you can make a direct impact in saving lives while helping dogs transition to their permanent homes.

A daring jump from the Cressy Bridge in rural Merced County turned into a dangerous emergency on the morning of May 15, when a man was seriously injured after landing in waist-deep water, according to the sheriff's office.

Ahwar Sultan, a second-year graduate student in comparative studies, speaks at a Thursday press conference organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, alongside other Ohio State student organizations. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved.

Mexican Cartels are out more than $91 million in expected profits after US Federal Agents seized several huge shipments of methamphetamines from smugglers caught attempting to bring them across the border into Texas last month.

President Trump’s budget proposal “is bad for the work to end homelessness,” according to Ann Oliva, chief executive officer of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. “From zeroing out the Continuum of Care and (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS) programs in favor of an inadequate Emergency Solutions Grants increase, to eliminating the Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs, to major changes and cuts in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s rental assistance programs, to cuts in other critical supports — this budget would (if passed) be disastrous for already-marginalized people, especially those experiencing homelessness and housing instability.”

Throughout Georgia, Peach State residents bursting with pride in their hometowns often proclaim that their own home city is "the best town in the state." And with a range of bustling historic, revived and modern cities, there's no doubt that Georgia is home to many wonderful cities.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — A Santa Rosa police officer was assaulted Tuesday afternoon while attempting to tow a vehicle with severely expired registration on Santa Rosa Avenue, police said.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dutch, a gentle dog whose story touches hearts and shows the resilience of rescue dogs. Despite a challenging past marked by abandonment, Dutch has maintained an unwavering spirit and gentle demeanor. "This sweet, pajama-wearing gentleman was abandoned by the only family he'd ever known, left outside to starve when they no longer wanted him," shares the local nonprofit rescue, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances that brought Dutch into their care. Yet, what makes Dutch's story remarkable is not the hardship he endured, but rather his continued capacity for love and trust despite all he has been through.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared that Cherry, a petite one-year-old, weighing just 12 pounds, is still looking for her forever family. This small dog has already overcome significant challenges on her journey to finding a forever home. "Cherry is as sweet as her name- and after a rough start, she's ready for the good life," shares the local rescue organization. Her story began on the streets of rural Texas, where she was discovered wandering while heavily pregnant. Thanks to the compassion of a foster family, Cherry found safe harbor during her most vulnerable time, successfully raising her puppies, who have all since found their forever homes.

The Elk Mountain ranch owner at the center of Wyoming’s closely watched corner crossing case is preparing an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, new filings show. Lawyers for Fred Eshelman asked the nation’s highest court Wednesday for a 30-day extension to file a petition seeking Supreme Court review of the case. At stake, they wrote, is “one of the broadest abrogations of private property rights in American history.”

WILLITS, CA — An off-duty Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputy is under investigation after allegedly crashing a county-owned patrol vehicle into a guardrail on Sherwood Road in Willits around 1:20 a.m. on April 24, 2025, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Missy, a French Bulldog with a touching story of resilience and new beginnings. After spending her early years in a breeding facility, Missy has found her way to a loving foster home through the rescue's dedicated efforts. "Missy is a sweet, laid-back French Bulldog who's ready for a fresh start," shares Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., highlighting her journey from a rural shelter in central Texas to her current foster placement in Massachusetts. Her adaptability shines through in her interactions with other animals, proving to be friendly with both dogs of all sizes and cats.

A remote property in the Island Mountain area near Piercy, located along the 68000 block of Bell Springs Road in northern Mendocino County, is now the center of a homicide investigation after human remains were discovered earlier this week, authorities confirmed.

OAKLAND, Calif. — A dog suffering from severe heat exhaustion was rescued by California Highway Patrol officers on Friday, May 16, after it was found lying in the middle of a busy Oakland freeway, the CHP stated.

Mexican Cartel drones were detected crossing the border into Texas 1,216 times between April 2024 and April 2025 by sensors installed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Even more alarming, DPS Texas Rangers Captain Troy Wilson told a US Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the drone-detection network Texas has in place covers just 14% of its 1,254-mile border with Mexico. So the actual number of cartel drone incursions is likely much higher than they know.

SAN MATEO, Calif. — In a bizarre and unexpected rescue operation this week, emergency crews in San Mateo were called to free a man trapped inside a donation bin—visible only by his shoes poking through a metal slot, firefighters stated.

Leave it to Arizona to stir up a little hate toward the homeless. Known for being solidly red and intolerant of many, a bill has been introduced in the Arizona legislature that would require hoteliers to post signs, in big red letters no less, warning guests that homeless people are staying there.

SAN FRANCISCO — A heroic act turned tragic Wednesday afternoon when a man died after attempting to rescue a dog from the surf near Ocean Beach and Lawton Street, the San Francisco Fire Department stated.

LANCASTER – Officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated man at California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC), as a homicide, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Santa Clara, CA – A stolen high-end e-bike worth $7,000 has been successfully recovered in Santa Clara, thanks to sharp police work and the Bay Area-wide TRAK alert system, police announced.

PLUMAS COUNTY, CA — Human remains discovered in a rugged area northeast of Cromberg have been positively identified as William Millard, a local resident who was reported missing in 2017, according to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office.