California : page 23 | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, culture

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits Northern California Coast: USGS

A Magnitude 6.2 earthquake was recorded off the coast in the northern portion of the state of California early Monday afternoon, according to the report of the United States Geological Survey.

Scott Peterson Murder Case Is Far From Over: What’s Next After Being Resentenced to Life in Prison?

Dec 14, 2021 08:11 AM EST By Mary Webber

Scott Peterson was recently resentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering his wife and their unborn son.

California Reinstates Mask Mandate Indoors Amid Rise of New COVID Cases

Dec 13, 2021 07:37 PM EST By Mary Webber

The state of California is putting back a statewide mask mandate on indoor settings for a month amid a new increase in COVID cases.

California Mother Who Allegedly Told Daughter to Punch Opponent in Basketball Game Charged With 2 Misdemeanors

Dec 11, 2021 01:35 AM EST By Jess Smith

California prosecutors charged a mom with two misdemeanors after she allegedly instructed her daughter to punch another player during a basketball game.

Uncovering Bodies At Belchite Mass Grave From Spanish Civil War

California Man Kills Himself Using Guillotine; Discovery of His Remains Lead to Squatter's Arrest For Tampering of Evidence

Dec 09, 2021 10:47 PM EST By Jess Smith

After the discovery of the remains of the California man who killed himself using his owned makeshift guillotine in an unusual and macabre case, authorities arrested an alleged squatter who police revealed was the person behind the tampering of the victim's remains.

Benicio Del Toro Partners With Exile Content Studio for TV Projects Featuring Latino and Hispanic Talent

Dec 09, 2021 02:39 AM EST By Mary Webber

Benicio Del Toro is partnering with Exile Content Studio to develop some TV projects with emerging artists from Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market.

6 Mexican Nationals Charged With Kidnapping 9 People, Murdering 6, Including 3 Americans

Dec 08, 2021 04:47 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Six Mexicans were charged with kidnapping nine people and murdering six of them, including three U.S. citizens, authorities said.

Fresno Family of 5 Murdered in Baja California Home in Mexico; Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to Announce New Security Plan for 2nd Most Violent State

Dec 07, 2021 11:01 PM EST By Mary Webber

A family of five from Fresno, California was killed in their Tijuana home in Baja California, Mexico.

Los Angeles Socialite Rebecca Grossman's Court Hearing Over Killing of 2 Young Brothers Postponed Again

Dec 02, 2021 03:37 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Los Angeles socialite Rebecca Grossman finally appeared in court Wednesday, 14 months after she allegedly ran over and killed two young brothers.

U.S. Reports First Case of COVID Variant Omicron in California

Dec 01, 2021 07:18 PM EST By Mary Webber

The United States has confirmed its first case of the COVID variant Omicron, which was identified in California.

4 California Children, Grandmother Shot to Death by 29-Year-Old Father

Nov 29, 2021 11:41 PM EST By Jess Smith

A father was arrested Monday on suspicion of killing his four children, including an infant and their grandmother, in a California home, police said.

Alleged Zodiac Killer Gary Poste Revealed to Be the Leader of Group of Men He Trained to Be "Killing Machines"

Nov 26, 2021 09:31 PM EST By Mary Webber

Gary Poste, the man alleged to be the Zodiac Killer, reportedly recruited a group of troubled young men and ordered one to shoot an enemy dead.

Los Angeles Firefighter Drops His Pants, Wipes Butt With Vaccine Mandate Letter in Protest of City's Vaccination Order

Nov 25, 2021 03:42 AM EST By Joshua Summers

An investigation is underway in connection with a Los Angeles firefighter who "responded inappropriately" to the city's vaccine mandate.

Organized Crime Syndicates Behind the Retail Theft in Luxury Stores in California, Paying Thieves $500 to Do the Deed: Experts

Nov 24, 2021 10:13 PM EST By Mary Webber

Organized crime syndicates are behind the rampage of retail theft in luxury stores in California, according to a law enforcement official.

A hole in a window made by a stray bulle

13-Year-Old California Boy Playing Video Game Killed by Stray Bullet In His Own Bedroom: Police

Nov 22, 2021 02:27 AM EST By Jess Smith

California authorities on Sunday were investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a stray bullet in Pasadena.

Around 80 Masked Looters Storm, Rob San Francisco-Area Nordstrom; One Employee Pepper-Sprayed

Nov 21, 2021 09:56 PM EST By Mary Webber

Around 80 masked looters breached into one of Nordstrom's San Francisco branches in California on Saturday night and stole merchandise.