Richmond Family Takes Cops to Federal Court Over 'Preventable' Killing
The family of Jose de Jesus Mendez‑Rios sued Richmond and two officers, calling the Feb. 4, 2025 shooting a "preventable tragedy" amid an ongoing state AB 1506 review.
I-95 Horror In Robeson County: Middletown-Bound Family Of Three Killed In Head-On Crash
Three relatives traveling from Florida to New York were killed in a head‑on crash on I‑95 in Robeson County. Online fundraisers have raised tens of thousands to help the grieving family.
Before-Dawn Blaze Scorches Bonny Doon Firehouse, Knocks Out Water Tender
An early‑morning fire damaged the McDermott Fire Station and a water tender in Bonny Doon; CAL FIRE says the cause is under investigation. Crews held the blaze to the apparatus and performed searches of the building.
Public Square Bus Stop Slaying: Cleveland Trial Finally Kicks Off
A 20-year-old suspect goes on trial Wednesday in the downtown Justice Center over a March 2024 Public Square shooting that killed a 36‑year‑old man. Prosecutors allege the shooting was followed by a related carjacking nearby.












