San Jose police arrest suspect after domestic violence incident

Vinh Nguyen, 36, Betty Pham, 36, and their two children, ages 9 and 4, were found dead in their apartment on Tuesday, Dec. 17

KING CITY – A suspect is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for two children authorities say were abducted in King City. The California Highway Patrol said 7-year-old Selene Zavala and 2-year-old Osvaldo Sebastian were abducted and last seen in the area of Livingston Avenue and San Antonio Drive in King City. The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Jacqueline Guajardo, who the CHP said was last seen driving a black 2016 Nissan Altima with a California license plate number 9EXF349. The Amber Alert was issued by CHP on behalf of the King City Police Department for Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. About an hour after the Amber Alert was issued, police said the children were located and Guajardo was in custody. Details about where they were located were not released.

The body was finally identified as 25-year-old Donald Gene Horecka of Las Vegas, Nevada who went missing in his home state sometime in the late 1970s to early 1980.

As the sun rises on a chilly December morning in California, a crisis is quietly unfolding in farms and supermarkets across the state. The humble egg, a staple of countless breakfast tables, has become the unexpected epicenter of a perfect storm brewing at the intersection of agriculture, economics, and public health. The Golden State finds itself struggling with an unprecedented egg shortage, a situation that has far-reaching implications for consumers, farmers, and the broader economy.

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who helped train the artificial intelligence systems behind ChatGPT and later said he believed those practices violated copyright law, has died, according to his parents and San Francisco officials. He was 26. Balaji worked at OpenAI for nearly four years before quitting in August. He was well-regarded by colleagues at the San Francisco company, where a co-founder this week called him one of OpenAI's strongest contributors who was essential to developing some of its products. “We are devastated to learn of this incredibly sad news and our hearts go out to...

Attorney General Russell Coleman and Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 27th Judicial Circuit Jackie Steele announced last week that action by their joint prosecution resulted in the indictment of former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, 43, for murder of a public official.

The Denver City Council’s Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee on Wednesday will consider adding $500,000 to a contract with Denver Rescue Mission to manage chronically homeless clients. For whatever reason, these clients have lived outdoors for years and need “more nuanced” case management, according to a memo from city staff to the City Council.

On Friday, Andrey Demskiy, 28, was arrested for beheading his baby son after allegedly assaulting his wife and mother-in-law, according to a statement shared by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.

The opioid crisis has been a tragic period for communities around the nation, including in Pima County, which over the past three years has averaged about 500 overdose deaths a year.

Andrey Demskiy was arrested and charged by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 20

Denver’s largest needle exchange, Harm Reduction Action Center, advised in their newsletter this week that high doses of naloxone, the opioid antidote, can precipitate dangerous withdrawal systems.

Sandy Paws Rescue, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a sweet two-year-old miniature poodle named Mila. This charming pup, weighing just 19 pounds, started her journey to Sandy Paws Rescue under difficult circumstances when her elderly owner became unable to provide proper care. Instead of exploring alternative options, the owner's son made the drastic decision to surrender her to a high-kill shelter, even requesting euthanasia for this healthy young dog. When she arrived at the shelter, Mila was in a severely neglected state, with her coat so matted that it required complete shaving.

Ana Kasparian of “The Young Turks” erupted at her co-host when he suggested Vice President Kamala Harris could be the future governor of California, whether one likes it or not. As some liberals continue to grieve over President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Harris, others are debating the vice president’s political future. DNC fundraiser Lindy Li mocked “delusions” of Harris “running for governor of California, possibly in 2026,” but others have speculated it just might be possible. “I think Kamala Harris would probably win in a cakewalk for governor,” “The Young Turks” co-host Cenk Uygur argued Thursday. UK’s Observer, the...

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a young dog named Roscoe who is just starting his journey towards finding his forever family. The nonprofit, which is now caring for him, explains, "When Roscoe was just a puppy, he likely thought he’d hit the jackpot—a family, a home, a chance at love and safety. But instead he got years of neglect and pain. Two years later, Roscoe’s body tells the story his voice can’t."

Although it may seem counterintuitive, hospitals release people experiencing homelessness back to the streets all the time, according to Dr. Richard Bryce of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Perhaps they’re treated for a leg infection, then returned to the cold concrete that caused the wound. Chances are they will end up in the hospital again, he said. Indigent care costs taxpayers more than $70 million annually in Denver, and that number is going up now that a sales tax has been approved to benefit the hospital.

Sandy Paws Rescue's motto is "Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them," and it's true. Perhaps even for you too? This foster-based animal rescue organization based in Massachusetts is searching for dog lovers with space in their homes and hearts to temporarily care for a furry friend. Sandy Paws Rescue explained to their community that they have new dogs arriving in Massachusetts on December 19th and December 23rd, and need foster homes for these dogs to go to until they find their forever families.

SHENANDOAH – A collapsing eyesore in the heart of town is coming down, borough council... The post Downtown eyesore to be demolished after years of abandonment first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Authorities have uncovered a chilling case in San Diego where a woman's body was discovered in a freezer nine years after her death, reportedly concealed by her husband who allegedly forced a friend at gunpoint to assist him. In December 2023, Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones's remains were found in a chest...

Police are still looking for whoever was involved in the death of a Jacksonville store owner who was hit and killed by shoplifters as she chased their getaway car in the parking lot.

Federally funded survey data provided by the University of Michigan reports that teen marijuana use has declined significantly over the past decade and is now at historic lows.

Domestic violence at the hands of a parent isn’t something people like to think about. Unfortunately, children are harmed every day by those who are supposed to protect and love them the most. Tragically, a California father was recently arrested for the “horrific” beheading of his 1-year-old son. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call in late December 2024. After entering the home, officers arrested Andrey Demskiy, 28. But what they discovered in one of the bedrooms will likely haunt them for years to come. More from CafeMom: Colorado Teacher Found Guilty of Killing 10-Year-Old...

The Denver City Council accepted a federal grant Monday to pay for foster care for unaccompanied migrant children in Denver. The $2.4 million grant will pay for care through Sept. 30, 2025, according to city spokesman Jon Ewing. "The grant funding received for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program is entirely federal, so federal dollars pay for the full $2.4 million," Ewing said. "Nothing is coming out of Denver’s budget and DHS isn’t paying the state. The grant pays us."

With the Holiday shopping season in full-swing in stores and online, the Better Business bureau is reminding consumers to beware od these popular scams around the Christmas Season.

A Baker County babysitter has been sentenced to 17 years in prison in the death of a 10-month girl she left in a hot car . Rhonda Jewell, 46, of Sanderson, was sentenced Thursday after a jury found her guilty of third-degree murder and leaving a child unattended.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a young dog named Canelo who is searching for his forever family. Described as being an "energetic and cuddly puppy" this young dog has a happy spirit regardless of his rough start to life. "Canelo, his mom Luna Sunny and his siblings Cassy, Lawn, and Zorrillo were abandoned on the streets of Houston. A kind woman decided to foster them," explains Sandy Paws Rescue, who is currently trying to find Canelo a forever home up north in New England.

The political winds of change swept through the Golden State as Adam Schiff, former House Intelligence Committee Chair, was officially sworn in as California’s new U.S. Senator. This moment marks a symbolic and historic shift for the state as it grapples with a new era of federal leadership.

Bay Area nonprofits are raising concerns about the increasing number of immigrants in need of legal representation as the Trump administration prepares to enact mass deportation policies. Advocacy groups report long waitlists, limited funding, and a lack of resources, leaving many immigrants vulnerable ahead of the incoming administration's plans. Legal...

Ohio State researchers found that 25% of respondents who used anti-obesity medication agreed they have wasted more food since beginning. “Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, which also treat diabetes, may help users battling drug and alcohol abuse as well.” Credit: Marc Bruxelle/Dreamstime via TNS.

The U.S. Department of Labor headquarters building on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Credit: Tierney L. Cross via TNS. Hundreds of university employees had their raises rescinded after a United States district judge overturned a new Department of Labor rule Nov. 15 that made more employees eligible for overtime pay due to a salary threshold increase.

The Florida Department of Education on Friday put an administrative notice on the teaching license of Corey Thayer, the former Duval Schools teacher accused last year of sexual acts against a 14-year-old student.