Mafia hit or family dispute? Questions remain after killing by slain gangster’s niece

The niece of Michael Torres — a deceased Mexican Mafia member known as 'Mosca,' who once controlled L.A. County's jail — was ...

California man convicted of killing five of his kids over a decade

Paul Allen Perez, 63, was convicted of multiple counts of murder. Authorities said he killed the children between 1992 and ...
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Life and Death in California

Letteau, who died at age 83 on December 18, 2025, had a life that in many ways reflected the changing nature of his native state, which has gone through unparalleled shifts over the past 80 years, ...

Wealth tax threat prompts at least six billionaires to cut ties with California, as about 20 more mull exit: report

David Lesperance told Bloomberg he personally helped four billionaires sever California residency before the proposal’s Jan.

Inside wealth: California's controversial wealth tax proposal leaves billionaires with little way out

The Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time tax of 5% on the total wealth of California tax residents whose net worth is $1 billion or more.

Paul Caneiro, accused of family massacre, finally takes his innocence claims to a jury

After years of delays in the quadruple murder case against Paul Caneiro, jury selection is slated to begin for the Ocean Township man's trial.

NorCal rapist's 900-year-to-life sentence reduced under new state laws, now eligible for elder parole

Reduced prison sentence for the NorCal rapist due to new state laws, raising concerns among his victims about his potential ...