Republican Representative and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has suggested "we should have a military presence" in Mexico following a kidnapping that resulted in the deaths of two Americans. The kidnapping, believed to be committed by cartel members, has put pressure on the Biden administration to take greater action...
Man in Madera Jail Arrested in 2002 Rape of 16-Year-old
A man wanted in the 2002 rape and kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl was arrested after DNA linked him to the crime, Sonoma County authorities said Monday. Juan Lopes, 39, of Santa Rosa was in custody in Madera County Jail for public intoxication last month when he was linked to...
Parole Denied Again in Chowchilla School Bus Hijacking
SACRAMENTO — California officials again rejected parole Tuesday for the last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of children for $5 million ransom more than four decades ago. State parole officials decided that Frederick Woods, 67, can try again in five years. It's the 17th time...
Man Charged in Kidnapping of Bay Area Ride-Share Driver
RICHMOND — Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have charged a man in connection with the alleged kidnapping and attempted murder of a Lyft driver last week. The Richmond Police Department said Wednesday prosecutors charged Marcus Dean with kidnapping and attempted murder after he allegedly held a gun to...