Son Held in Lieu of $4 Million Bond, Charged with Murdering His Parents

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Contra Costa

Son Held in Lieu of $4 Million Bond, Charged with Murdering His Parents

– by Jim Emerson CONCORD, CA — Kirk L. Richardson, 61, was arrested for allegedly murdering his elderly parents inside their Walnut Avenue home on New Year’s Eve morning. Richardson

Lake

Lake County Sheriff Investigates Felony Sexual Abuse Charges in Kelseyville

KELSEYVILLE, CA  — January 5th 2025 — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has initiated an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving juveniles. Authorities arrested Kyle Joseph

San Diego

San Diego Police Arrest Nine Following Discovery of Illegal Gambling Operation in City Heights

SAN DIEGO, CA — Officers with the San Diego Police Department executed a targeted enforcement action at a residence in the City Heights neighborhood last weekend, discovering what authorities described

Yolo

West Sacramento Police Arrest Two After Discovery of Narcotics and Loaded Firearm in Vehicle

WEST SACREMENTO, CA — Officers with the West Sacramento Police Department responded to a report on Friday January 2nd involving two individuals observed unconscious inside a vehicle. Upon arrival at

National News Shasta

New Mexico Man to Face Charges in California for Allegedly Attempting to Solicit Minor

SHASTA COUNTY, CA — “In August 2025, the Shasta County Major Crimes Unit began an operation involving an undercover decoy posing as a 14-year-old girl on an online platform. The

San Mateo

San Mateo Man Arrested for Alleged DUI Causing Injury

“San Mateo, CA – On January 1, 2026, at approximately 9:27 p.m., the San Mateo Police Department responded to the area of La Selva Street and Casa de Campo Drive

Alameda

A 93-Year-Old Man Allegedly Murdered His Wife at a Fremont Shopping Center

– By Jim Emerson FREMONT, CA — An elderly man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife at a shopping center parking lot. Richard C. Hockings, 93, of Fremont, remains

Sacramento

Caretaker Taken into Custody by K-9 Niko

Sacramento, CA – Jan. 5, 2026 Sunday morning just before 11a.m., North Patrol Deputies responded to a residence on Marconi Avenue and arrested a 40-year-old man following a violent barricade

Lassen

Lassen County Inmate Reportedly Dies in Custody; Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement

LASSEN COUNTY, CA — “On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at approximately 11:16 a.m., a deputy located an unresponsive male inside a housing unit cell at the Lassen County Jail. The

Yolo

West Sacramento Police Arrest Suspect Following Business Burglary

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA – Officers with the West Sacramento Police Department’s day shift patrol team responded to a report of a business burglary earlier this week near the intersection of