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Two Men Charged with Murder of California Police Officer Responding to Cannabis Dispensary Burglary

OAKLAND, Calif. – Two men have been charged with murder in the shooting death of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who was killed while responding to a suspected illegal cannabis grow house burglary. Mark Sanders, 27, of Tracy, and Allen Starr Brown, 28, of Chico, were arrested and charged with murder in the death of Officer Tuan Le, 36, who was shot in the head and died at the hospital. Officer Le was in plainclothes …

California Father Reflects on Unbearable Loss and Societal Acceptance of Gun Violence After Son’s Mass Shooting Death

THOUSAND OAKS, California – The holiday season is meant to be filled with family and gratitude. However, for Marc Orfanos, the holidays have been marred by tragedy. Six years ago, his son Telemachus survived a mass shooting in Las Vegas, only to tragically lose his life in another mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in their hometown of Thousand Oaks, California. This devastating loss has left the Orfanos family grappling with the unimaginable pain …

10-Year-Old California Boy Fatally Shot After Losing Bicycle Race

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A tragic incident took place over the weekend in Foothill Farms, a community northeast of Sacramento, as a 10-year-old boy lost his life after being shot by another 10-year-old in a fit of anger following a bicycle race, according to the victim’s mother. Keith “KJ” Frierson was fatally shot by the other boy, who has not been named due to his age, after losing the informal race on Saturday afternoon. KJ’s mother, …

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 10-Year-Old California Boy: Remembering Keith’s Legacy

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. – The community is grieving the tragic loss of a 10-year-old boy who was fatally shot over the weekend. Keith, a beloved son and friend, was the victim of a senseless act of violence that has left his loved ones devastated. The heartbreaking incident took place outside the family’s apartment on Greenholme Drive, where a memorial now stands adorned with candles, balloons, and photos in honor of Keith. His mother, Brittani Frierson, …

“California” Law Requiring Compliance with Proposition 12 Now Affecting Pork Sales

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Proposition 12, a law aimed at improving the living conditions of farm animals in California, is now expanding its reach to include pork products. The law, passed in 2018, prohibits the use of gestation crates for sows and has already affected egg-laying hens and veal calves. While animal rights advocates praise Proposition 12, they argue that it still allows for various forms of animal cruelty within the pork industry. The legality of …

Indigenous Police Officer Investigates Cases of Missing and Murdered People in California

KLAMATH, California – Julia Oliveira, an Indigenous law enforcement officer, is the first in California to focus solely on investigations for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People initiative. Based in Klamath, Del Norte County, Oliveira’s role extends to the tribal reservation, including locations in rural Humboldt and Del Norte counties. The primary focus of her duties involves examining cold cases, specifically unsolved killings and disappearances. Oliveira’s unique position sheds light on the disproportionately high rates …

Bloodthirsty Killer Whales Astonish Southern California Coastline

LOS ANGELES, CA – Killer whales, rarely seen in Southern California waters, have been spotted off the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, bringing a stunning display of bloody hunts and captivating whale watchers in the area. The orcas, typically found in Mexico, have traveled north in groups of up to a dozen, thrilling onlookers with their carnivorous behavior. The sightings began on December 11th when a shocking encounter between an orca and a bottlenose …