District Attorney ‘One Shot to Change Ways’ Plea Bargain for Unlawful Weapon Possession
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – Hector Alvarez pleaded guilty Friday in Santa Barbara County Court…
Judge Fulfills Victim’s Request, Gives Maximum Sentence to Man Convicted of Molesting Niece
By Jake Romero DUBLIN, CA —Judge Kimberly Colwell sentenced “*John Doe” to more than 60 years in…
Victim’s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies in Ongoing Jury Trial of Alleged Bike Thief/Killer
By Alex Jimenez OAKLAND, CA – Witnesses took the stand in the trial of Richard Standley late…
Forensic DNA Analyst Testifies in Ongoing Murder Trial, Explains Results of DNA Analysis of Evidence Found at Crime Scene
By Ankita Joshi BERKELEY, CA – The murder trial for Will Watson reconvened in front of a…
Former Homicide Detective Testifies in Ongoing Murder Trial, Explains Analysis of Accused’s Phone Records
By Jake Romero OAKLAND, CA — Andres Bejarano, a former Berkeley homicide detective, testified in the ongoing…
Judge Finds Man Should Stand Trial on Most Charges after Prosecutor Grills His Wife over Gun Ownership
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – In Riverside County Superior Court, Michael Paul Driver’s preliminary hearing included…
Man Admits He Had Gun Illegally, but Claims He Did So to Protect Friend
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND — Jordan Paul Robinson was in Yolo County Superior Court in front of…
Man Pleads No Contest to Felony Violation of Gun Possession While on Probation, and Other Charges
By Brandon Blanco SACRAMENTO, CA – Jacob Lewis appeared in a preliminary hearing here late Friday in…
Despite ‘Disjointed’ Evidence, 6 People Charged in String of Burglaries at Marijuana Businesses in Sacramento
By Mary Magana-Ayala and Ramneet Singh SACRAMENTO, CA–– A string of marijuana burglaries that occurred in 2019…
Judge Asks Bail Agent Why Bail Company Did Not Work on Case Earlier, after One Year Extension
By Luke Kyaw and Delilah Hammons WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court Department 1 this…
Custody Status Contingent on Gun Location; Creates Court Debate
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – A domestic abuse case that involved retrieving a firearm from an…
Judge Tosses Case after Prosecution Witness Can’t Provide Necessary Information at Preliminary Hearing
By Alana Bleimann, Gina Kim & Hannah Adams ALAMEDA, CA – A judge here in Alameda County…
Defense, Prosecution Argue; Judge Determines Woman Poses Risk to Public Safety and Denies Request for Release
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – The prosecution and defense were at odds over a suspect’s involvement…
Judge Won’t Release Man Pretrial – Charged with Alleged Shooting, Police Threats
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Roberto Moses Ordonez, III, was in Yolo County Superior Court late…
‘If I Wanted To Rob You, I Would’ – Alleged Threats Made to Movie Theater Employee
By Tatiana Gasca ALAMEDA, CA – Micah Collins McMurray appeared in Alameda County Superior Court on Friday,…
Tardy, Botched Court Reports Lead Judge to Postpone Sentencing
By Joseph Shepard SANTA BARBARA, CA – As a result of tardy, botched court reports, Juan Hernandez…
Defendant Sentenced, Requests Serving Time at Home for Tesla Job Offer – Judge Declines after Victim Describes Ordeal as ‘Nightmare’
By Serene Chang ALAMEDA, CA – At Gabriel Ross’ sentencing in Alameda County Superior Court Dept. 11…
Santa Barbara Co-Defendants Take Deal for 100 Hours of Community Service after Standoff with Police
By Carson Eschen & Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA- Brayan Aguilar-Jimenez of Goleta, 22, and Raul Cortes…
Defendant Accused of Biting Off Dad’s Ear, Firing Gun Wildly – Violent Outburst Results in Four Felony Charges
By Annette Wong-Toi and Anna Zheng SACRAMENTO, CA – Jerren Irving appeared in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Defendant Pleads to Charges, but Takes Issue with Alleged Misstatement by Prosecutor
By Maia Surendra, Carson Eschen, and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Corbin Hollowell accepted his fate…
