Antioch, California — A newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has prompted an independent investigation and renewed public debate over police use of force. The confrontation occurred on July 1 at Waldie Plaza, where Antioch police officers were assisting with a scheduled homeless encampment cleanup ahead … Read more
Sacramento, California — Thousands of California drivers are being asked to return to the Department of Motor Vehicles after officials identified unexplained “anomalies” in certain written driver’s license tests, a move that could result in the cancellation of nearly 11,000 driver’s licenses if affected individuals fail to retake the exam within the required timeframe. The … Read more
San Diego, California — More than two years after devastating floods swept through parts of San Diego County, many families are still struggling to rebuild their lives. Now, California officials are offering a new opportunity for eligible homeowners to receive financial assistance through the ReCoverCA Housing Program, which is designed to help close the remaining … Read more
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — A 38-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he carried out a random and violent attack on a stranger in a wheelchair, allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the victim before attempting to push him back into the flames. The incident unfolded on July 2 near the intersection … Read more
Florida — A massive plume of Saharan dust is making its way across the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to blanket Florida and much of the Gulf Coast this weekend, bringing hazy skies, warmer temperatures and potential air quality concerns. The cloud of dust has traveled more than 5,000 miles from the Sahara Desert in … Read more
Scarsdale, New York — A respected disability advocate known for her years of community service in Westchester County was found dead inside her home this week, and authorities have charged her adult son with her murder. According to the Scarsdale Police Department, 71-year-old Marian Green was discovered during the early morning hours at her residence … Read more
Hoopa, California — Firefighters are battling a rapidly growing wildfire in Northern California after two separate vegetation fires merged into a single blaze early Wednesday, prompting evacuation warnings and forcing road closures as crews faced dangerous conditions in rugged mountain terrain. The wildfire, now known as the Mile Post 16 Fire, was first reported around … Read more
Branford, Connecticut — A Connecticut man who admitted to killing his 12-year-old son with a baseball bat and attempting to murder his teenage daughter has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, bringing a tragic child homicide case to a close more than a year after the deadly attack. According to the New Haven Judicial … Read more
Cicero, Indiana — An Indiana woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she allegedly left two dogs inside a hot vehicle outside a local restaurant, resulting in both animals dying during dangerously high summer temperatures. The heartbreaking incident unfolded on Friday, July 3, outside the Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive in Cicero, where … Read more
Tanner, Alabama — What was supposed to be a first meeting arranged through a dating app quickly turned into a frightening ordeal after an Alabama man was allegedly robbed at gunpoint by two people authorities say lured him to a meeting location. According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of … Read more