A 43-year-old man died after his UTV overturned on private property in Hilliard; an 18-year-old passenger was uninjured.

Homicide detectives responded to a death on the 400 block of East Lancaster Boulevard in Lancaster. Officials have released few details and are asking for tips.

A suspected hit-and-run driver was found injured near 49th Street and Perry Avenue as police probe both the crash and reported gunfire. Detectives say injuries came from a fence.

A judge will weigh a $200,000 settlement after a 2022 playground incident that reportedly left a boy concussed. A hearing is set for April 2, 2026.

Berkeley police's Special Response Team arrested a 22‑year‑old in a South Berkeley sweep tied to a Dec. 29 San Pablo shooting that left one man dead. The operation used flash‑bangs and armored support.

Federal prosecutors arraigned the Nevada man accused in the 2022 Laguna Woods church shooting as a sweeping federal hate‑crimes case moved into court. The indictment dates to 2023 and carries potential life or death penalties.

ATCEMS says medics pronounced an adult dead at the scene of a motorcycle collision Friday evening in the 2200 block of S FM 973 Road.

San Diego police ran a Friday-night DUI checkpoint and posted video urging partygoers to choose sober rides ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run at W Hedding and Coleman in San Jose; police say the driver fled and are investigating.

A 73-year-old bicyclist died after a hit-and-run at Olympic Boulevard and Vermont Avenue; police arrested a driver and West Traffic detectives are investigating.

APD is asking for tips after a Jan. 16 rear-end hit-and-run at E. Cesar Chavez and Attayac. The suspect truck is described as a newer dark-blue or black pickup with LED headlights.

A jury convicted Miqueas Romero‑Soto of child abuse and torture in the 2022 beating of a 2‑year‑old. Sentencing is scheduled for April 3, 2026.

Two people were arrested after an alleged scheme that steered victims to pay thousands for legal services they never received.