It took a grassroots push to win the legislation that offers more pay and an opportunity for reduced prison sentences.

William Eberly, 44, of Martinez, faces eight counts alleging forcible lewd acts with a child and three additional charges.

Lawsuits alleged top administrators at the district knew of reported sexual misconduct by a guidance counselor and didn’t ...

An appeals court has upheld the first-degree murder conviction for Kristin Smart's killer following an appeal hearing in his ...