Honolulu firefighters knocked down a two-alarm building fire in Kailua Saturday afternoon; crews reported the blaze under control and extinguished within about 20 minutes.

Police arrested a suspect after a San Francisco church on the 2800 block of California Street was defaced with swastikas and antisemitic and homophobic graffiti.

An unidentified woman found with severe burns on a Berkeley sidewalk was rushed to Highland Hospital and later pronounced dead. Authorities say the source of the burns is unclear and the investigation is ongoing.

A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 4 at the Old River Bridge in Discovery Bay killed one person and closed the roadway Saturday, officials say.

Honolulu police are investigating an apparent stabbing just before 4 p.m. Saturday on Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki; a suspect described as wearing black was seen fleeing.

An appeals court reversed the conviction in the Sierra LaMar case, reopening the possibility of a retrial while investigators vow to continue probing.

Lake County officials warn of scammers posing as animal control who claim to have missing pets and demand money. Officials explain how to verify claims and report fraud.

A man was stabbed during a funeral at a Colina del Sol church Saturday; police detained a suspect and the victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two men robbed a 37-year-old man at gunpoint in Palolo around 4 a.m.; Honolulu police have opened a first-degree robbery probe and are canvassing for witnesses.

A 2-year-old died after being struck while crossing at 4th and Channel in Mission Bay. Police say the driver remained on scene as investigators seek witnesses.

Elijah Potts was sentenced to 10 years for a string of armed follow‑home robberies that hit shoppers across L.A. and Orange counties; prosecutors sought more and asked for restitution.

A 38-year-old San Diego man was arrested after a woman was found unresponsive in a City Heights apartment; homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.

Gunfire near the New Orleans Fairgrounds sent two people to the hospital early Sunday. Police say they're investigating and released few details.