Idaho college murders: Home where students were killed to be demolished at end of semester

Daniel Ramirez/Idaho Statesman/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (MOSCOW, Idaho) — The home where four Idaho college students were found slain last year will finally be torn down later this month, the University of Idaho announced Thursday.
Suspect charged in fatal stabbing of priest had 'lengthy' criminal history in multiple states: Prosecutor

Jason Marz/Getty Images (FORT CALHOUN, Neb.) — The suspect accused of fatally stabbing a Nebraska priest after breaking into a church rectory earlier this week was ordered held without bond during his arraignment on murder and burglary
Utah family seeks help after being target of alleged racist tirades by neighbor for months

Obtained by ABC News (MIDVALE, Utah) — A Utah mother has taken to social media seeking help after alleging her family has been on the receiving end of racist tirades from their neighbor for months. “I share
Progress made on Binford Road encampment near Novato

The lengthy Binford Road homeless encampment near Novato is growing smaller, as county officials are taking action to address the stretch of vehicles that has made headlines across the country. Since the County of Marin’s last headcount
Hate crime investigation underway after large menorah destroyed, thrown in lake in Oakland, California

KGO-TV (OAKLAND, Calif.) — Police have opened a hate crime investigation after a 9-foot-tall menorah was destroyed and thrown into a lake in Oakland, California, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The vandalism occurred around 1:30 a.m.
Minnesota Man Gets 25 Years to Life in Prison for Murder in Mendocino County

A Minnesota man has been sentenced for the murder of his half-brother along the Mendocino County coast. This week, 41-year-old Mark David Schwinghammer was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after reaching a plea agreement
Santa Rosa Police Hosting DUI Checkpoint Friday Night at Undisclosed Location

Santa Rosa Police will hold a DUI checkpoint tomorrow night. It will be from 6 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location with the primary focus in taking impaired drivers off the road. DUI checkpoint locations
$5 Million Grant Given to Napa County’s Rental Assistance Program for Seniors

A $5 million grant will help Napa County start a rental assistance program to improve housing stability for low-income seniors over four years. The ultimate goal is to prevent older adults from becoming homeless. The intervention program
California Halts Non-Essential Spending Amid Budget Crisis

California is facing a multi-year budget crisis and the Newsom administration is already pinching pennies. The Department of Finance is calling for an immediate freeze on non-essential spending ahead of the anticipated 68-billion dollar deficit. The department
Winegrapes Continue to Top Crops in Lake County

Lake County’s latest crop report shows the continued dominance of winegrapes, with cannabis numbers included in the report for the first time. Agricultural Commissioner Katherine VanDerWall presented the new report to the Board of Supervisors at its