Renteria Murder Trial Finally Starts After Months of Delay; Former Girlfriend, Family Called – First Responders Testify to Grizzly Scene
By Ozzy Hernandez and Catherine Potente RIVERSIDE, CA – After weeks of preliminary hearings and delays, the…
Persistent Vehicle Thief Caught Again – Set for Trial
By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – A man who was on probation for vehicle theft has been…
Judge Tells ‘Frustrated’ Man to Go Request Jury Trial ‘If You Believe You Are Not Guilty’
By Brinda Kalita RIVERSIDE, CA- During a motion hearing here in Riverside County Superior Court this week,…
Man Accused of Witness Death Threats Denied Pretrial Release
By Jake Romero OAKLAND, CA — An Alameda County Superior Court judge denied pretrial release to a…
Jury Hears Closing Arguments in Long-Running Larin-Garcia Quadruple Murder Trial
By Keana Sauray and Tommy Nguyen INDIO, CA – Closing statements were made to the jury Tuesday…
Leukemia Diagnosis Leads Judge to Strike Sentencing Enhancement
By Emma Kantor WOODLAND, CA – Noting it’s not his “practice to strike habitual criminals,” Yolo County…
Davis Couple Charged with Drug Crimes, Child Endangerment
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – A couple was bound over for trial here in Yolo County…
Son of Neighbor’s Caregiver Charged with Attempted Murder, Elder Abuse, Kidnapping
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Josue Emanuel Torres, after his preliminary hearing here in Santa…
Judge Notes Massive Bail ‘Disparity’ in Felony Fentanyl Cases – $1,000 V. $300,000
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Gloria Rhynes Tuesday oversaw the arraignments…
Larin-Garcia Quadruple Homicide Trial Hears from Person Messaged by Man Defense Claims is Real Murderer
By Catherine Hamilton and Katherine Coviello INDIO, CA – Here in Riverside Superior County, the quadruple homicide…
Attorney Doubts Client’s Competency; Robbery Trial Postponed for Psych Evaluation
By Jake Romero FRESNO, CA — A man accused of robbery, battery and assault had his trial…
Judge Delays Final Sentencing after First-Degree Murder Trial Conviction of Carl Greg Small
By Ashleen Herrarte RIVERSIDE, CA – Judge Bernard Schwartz in Riverside County Superior Court Monday found Carl…
Murder Victim Mother Tells Convicted Killer before Sentence of 15 Years to Life ‘It’s Like You Killed Me at Same Time’
By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – Anthony Pimentel was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life here…
Judge Denies Release for Man Arrested 18 Times Since 2018 – Likewise for Suspect Accused of ‘Possibly’ Choking Victim Unconscious
By Alex Jimenez OAKLAND, CA- Alameda County Superior Court Judge Morris D. Jacobson took a cautious approach…
Man Who Faked Wife’s Kidnapping after Strangling Her Sentenced to 25 Years to Life
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – Juan Carlos Lopez Alvarado was sentenced to 25 years to life,…
Man Set for Trial – Judge Said Cop Called as Defense Witness ‘Unusual’
By Sahaily Zazueta RIVERSIDE, CA – Brandon Scott Avery is now being held for trial on numerous…
Courtroom Closure Causes Confusion for Accused, Lawyers, Judge
By Sam Alcaraz VENTURA, CA – Deputy Public Defender Donna Forry filed a motion Friday here in…
Woman Represents Self, Accuses Judge of ‘Bias,’ Walks Out of Court for Third Time
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Valli Israels heard motions for a…
Judge Finishes DUI Arraignment with Long, Emotional Plea to Woman
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA– Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Gloria Rhynes ended an arraignment for a…
Male with Domestic Violence History, Accused Again
By Catherine Potente RIVERSIDE, CA – Stemming from felony domestic violence and assault charges filed nearly two…
