California authorities say a man accused of blowing up two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers also had a large number of explosive materials in his home. Authorities arrested Peter Karasev, 36, of San Jose, on Wednesday. He now faces multiple charges, including two counts of exploding a destructive device, two …
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California Appellate Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Use Of Prejudicial Rap Music Video At Trial
A San Bernadino man’s murder conviction has been overturned after a state appellate court ruled a rap music video should not have been admitted as evidence. Travon Venable Sr. was convicted of murder connected to a 2019 drive-by shooting and sentenced to 129 years in prison. But an appeal judge ruled …
Read More »Multiple People Charged With Cloning California EBT Cards & Stealing Funds From the Needy
A sting operation in Los Angeles has resulted in 15 arrests of people who stole benefits from those in need. This week, “Operation Urban Justice” targeted those who cloned EBT cards and used the information to withdraw deposited funds. The suspects, many of whom are Romanian nationals, would go after …
Read More »126,000-Plus Californians Without Power Amid Rain, Heavy Snow, Wind
More than 126,000 California residents are without power as a significant storm produces record rainfall, heavy snow, and damaging winds, ABC News reported. The storm is expected to move from southern California to the entire country over the next few days. Meteorologists predict the storm will reach the northeast by …
Read More »California Man Sets Guinness World Record By Visiting Disneyland 2,995 Days In A Row
A California man set the Guinness World Record for most consecutive daily visits to Disneyland after visiting 2,995 times. Guinness World Records created a brand new category to accommodate the feat and made it official last week. Jeff Reitz, 50, began visiting Disneyland in Anaheim in 2012 when he was unemployed to exercise and …
Read More »Wife Of California Doctor Accused of Intentionally Driving Family Off Cliff Doesn’t Want Him Prosecuted
The wife of the doctor charged with three counts of attempted murder for driving off a cliff with his family in the car doesn’t want him to face charges. Dharmesh Patel, 40, is accused of intentionally driving his Tesla over a California cliff on Jan. 2 with his wife Neha, …
Read More »One Person Killed And Two Others Injured In Southern California Shooting
A 76-year-old Fallbrook, California man was arrested Friday after being accused of killing one person and shooting two others, including his own daughter, at a plant nursery. According to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the Atkins Nursery for an assault with a firearm just before 3 p.m. Upon arrival, …
Read More »California Doctor Who Purposely Drove Tesla Off a Cliff With His Family Inside Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence Charges
The Tesla driver who purposely drove his family off a Northern California cliff has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and domestic violence. According to reports, a judge has ordered Dharmesh Patel to be held without bail. On Jan 2, the car was driven off the Devil’s Slide along the …
Read More »California Man Who Intentionally Drove Car Off Cliff With Family Inside Charged With Attempted Murder
On Monday, prosecutors revealed that a California father had been charged with three counts of attempted murder after he reportedly drove a car off a cliff last month with his wife and two children still inside. According to reports, all four family members survived the crash. Prosecutors are charging Dharmesh …
Read More »A California Court Rules Jeezy And Live Nation Entertainment Company Are Not Responsible For A Deadly 2014 Shooting
A California court ruled Jeezy and Live Nation are not responsible for the backstage shooting that took place at a concert in 2014. On Tuesday, a California Court of Appeals ruled Live Nation entertainment company was not at fault for the shooting. If you’re not aware, event promoter Eric Johnson …
Read More »Chris Brown Reportedly At Risk Of Losing His California Mansion Following $4 Million Tax Debt
Chris Brown is at risk of losing his California mansion if he does not move to resolve a $4 million tax debt. Earlier this week, tax documents obtained by Distractify hit the internet, showing Brown’s latest legal woes. In 2022, the IRS filed two tax liens against the “Take You Down” singer, …
Read More »California Man Arrested For Felony Animal Cruelty Charges After Throwing Dog Over Barbed Wire Fence [Video]
A California man accused of abandoning his dog by throwing it over the fence surrounding a cellphone tower was arrested on Thursday. Robert Ruiz Jr., 30, has been charged with felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor abandonment. During his arrest, a 1-year-old female pit bull mix was seized. He is suspected …
Read More »El DeBarge Arrested in California on Drugs and Weapon Charges
Five-time Grammy-nominated singer El DeBarge has been arrested in California on drug and weapon charges. On Sunday, Burbank police arrested DeBarge at a local gas station after noticing his vehicle had expired tags. However, when cops approached the singer, they spotted an expandable metal baton, an illegal weapon. When the …
Read More »Pregnant Woman Gunned Down In Drive-By Shooting In California, Police Say Woman Was Targeted
California authorities confirmed a 25-year-old woman was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting as she was on her way to a birthday party. The family of the victim, Marissa Perez, says she was targeted. Perez was riding as a passenger in her father’s car to pick up a cake for …
Read More »California Father Charged With Attempted Murder and Child Abuse After Intentionally Driving Tesla Off 250-Foot Cliff, Family Survives
Officials stated on Tuesday that a California man tried to kill his family by deliberately driving his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver, his wife, and their three children were rescued and survived the accident on Monday at Devil’s Slide in San Mateo …
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