California DAs Smack Credit One With $10.2 Million Harassing-Call Judgment
A Riverside court ordered Credit One to pay $10.2M after prosecutors accused the bank and its vendors of repeated, harassing debt-collection calls across California.
Body In The Creek: Redding Family Demands Answers After Levi’s Stadium Tragedy
Family members say a Redding native, identified as Tommy Simpkins, was found dead behind Levi's Stadium and relatives are demanding answers as police investigate.
San Jose Scammer Admits Olympia P.O. Box Ruse That Bilked Washington Businesses
A San Jose man admitted to sending fake government billing letters that prompted thousands of businesses to mail payments to an Olympia P.O. box. Prosecutors seized nearly $400K.
Santa Clara Water Boss Out After Probe, Board Lets Him Ride Gravy Train
Rick Callender will step down March 1 while the board keeps him in a paid advisory role for a year. Employees and critics say the secretive deal raises more questions than answers.
Siri Snooping Cash Starts Hitting Bay Area and Nationwide Bank Accounts
Apple has started sending payments from its $95M Siri settlement; deposits labeled “Lopez Voice Assistant” began arriving on Jan. 23, 2026. Recipients are reporting modest payouts per device.












