Leaders in Manteca are preparing new traffic rules aimed at stopping dangerous group bike rides that have spilled onto major roadways. The push follows a January incident in which a group of children rode bicycles across multiple lanes of Highway 120, an episode captured on video. “That was probably the most reckless time we’ve ever … Read more
With rain in the forecast, almond farmers across California are preparing for possible disruptions during one of the most important weeks of the growing season. Mike Weststeyn, who farms 700 acres of almonds in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties with his son Erik, says the bloom period — which typically wraps up around March 1 … Read more
An 18-year-old man died Sunday night after a freight train struck him, Geneva police said. Officers responded around 9:50 p.m. to the Western Avenue grade crossing following reports of a pedestrian hit by a train. When they arrived, they found the teen near the Union Pacific-West tracks east of Western Avenue. He was pronounced dead … Read more
The north suburban community of Round Lake Beach is reeling after a mother and her boyfriend were charged with murder following the death of an 8-year-old boy. A memorial continues to grow outside the townhome where the family lived, with stuffed animals, candles and flowers honoring the child, identified by the Lake County Coroner’s Office … Read more
After a cold weekend with highs of 25 and 30 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, noticeably milder air moved into the area Monday afternoon. The official high of 38 degrees matched the warmest temperature recorded so far this month, first reached last Friday. Some locations, particularly in the southern areas, climbed even higher into the … Read more
A federal judge on Monday prevented a California law from taking effect that would have barred federal immigration agents from covering their faces, though agents must still display clear identification showing their agency and badge number. California became the first state to prohibit most law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings under a bill signed … Read more
A 53-year-old man died after being shot multiple times inside a Far South Side residence Friday evening, police said. The shooting occurred around 5:40 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Eberhart Drive in the Golden Gate neighborhood. According to Chicago police, the man was inside the home when he was struck several times. He … Read more
Two men were injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. in the 10700 block of South Indiana Avenue. Police said the victims, ages 31 and 45, were standing near a sidewalk when three unidentified men approached them. Authorities reported that at least … Read more
Elias R. Thomas of East Chicago faces felony charges after police say he fired a rifle into an occupied apartment while a mother and her two young children were inside. According to court documents, East Chicago Police responded on February 5, 2026, to the 4400 block of Olcott Avenue after reports of shots fired. While … Read more
Joseph Vladimir Sanchez, 25, a special education assistant in Glendale, has been arrested and charged after being accused of sexually abusing children. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed eight charges, including possession of child sexual assault material. Sanchez pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on February 4 and was remanded into custody on … Read more