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12 Year Old Isaiah Fowler Still Behind Bars, Even Though Police Lack Evidence Tying Him to Sister`s Murder

Judge denies 12 year old brother of Leila Fowler's release, while his attorneys say there is no doubt Isaiah Fowler is innocent.

(ROHNERT PARK, CA) - As we reported previously, a little girl only 8 years old, Leila Fowler of Valley Springs, California, was stabbed to death April 27th in her family home.

A stranger was reported as the assailant, but now the girl's brother is under arrest for the crime.

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern California

About 30 seconds ago, the ground in Northern California began to shake.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - The ground in Sacramento had been shaking about 90 seconds when I initially published this story, I brought it onto the front page with very little information, since I had no idea when it was going to stop!

The quake was felt from Sacramento to as far south as Lodi, Stockton and the city of Oakley.

California Residents Observe Sri Lankan Tamil Genocide

For the voice of Justice for Eelam Tamils (Candle light Vigil @ SantaMonica Beach in remembering 146,679 people including 25,000+ children)

(SANTA MONICA) - Any western parent who comprehensively understood what the government of Sri Lanka did to its own population in May 2009, would demand the U.S. end all support of this war crime state.

Children were butchered, countless women and children were raped, soldiers with white flags were shot dead in their tracks. Sri Lanka is dangerous.

Dear Friend of Salem-News.com Killed by Motor Vehicle Friday Evening in California

Terry Gray was born in Costa Mesa, Orange County, in Southern California and was so proud to be a native of the sunshine state.

(ROHNERT PARK, CA) - Friday at approximately 5:23 p.m., a dear friend, one loved as family by this reporter personally, was struck and killed while attempting to cross the Rohnert Park Expressway during rush-hour.

Terry Gray was trying to get to cross a multi-lane road, according to police, family and eye witnesses.

California Supreme Court Shoots Down Marijuana But Will It Last?

The old guard of prohibition has failed, it's high time for a new more educated law of action to be enforced.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - On May 6th 2013 the California Supreme Court accepted the arguments that Cities and Counties could ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their localities.

This decision came about after an appeal to the higher courts in the Riverside case.

Police Accountability

I very much thank and admire the agencies who are using the appropriate tools to help prevent officers from breaking the very laws they are sworn to uphold.

(LOS ANGELES) - In California, the Peace Officers Bill of Rights needs to be reviewed and revised. Especially section 3007 and others.

This article by the Orange County Register says it all, "California laws strengthened wall of silence around officers."

CPS Takes Child After Mom Gets 2nd Opinion

The authorities are tight lipped about the story. By all accounts this one may set a record for tragic unwarranted govt. child seizure.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - A Sacramento family was torn apart after a 5-month-old baby boy was taken from his parents following a visit to the doctor.

The young couple thought their problems were behind them after their son had a scare at the hospital, but once they got home their problems got even worse.

Southern California Woman Found Guilty for Severing Husband`s Penis in their Garden Grove Home

During the trial, the man testified that his penis could not be reattached and that he felt as though he had "been murdered".

(GARDEN GROVE) - Jurors in Santa Ana, California, finally reached a decision to convict Catherine Kieu (Becker) on charges of torture and aggravated mayhem against her husband.

Kieu, 50, was found guilty of drugging her husband's tofu & chicken soup with sleeping pills, and then proceeding to sever his penis with a 10 inch kitchen knife...

8 Year Old California Girl Stabbed to Death by Intruder

Police have no suspect leads at this point and are asking the public in to use great caution.

(VALLEY SPRINGS, CA) - 8 year old Leila Fowler was found by her 12 year old brother Saturday after she had been stabbed to death in their family home in Valley Springs, California. He encountered a male intruder in the home. at which point the man fled.

Leila was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to officials.

Medical Marijuana Patients Become New Targets with DUI Bill

Santa Ana senator wants to bring federal law to bear on California patients through an anti-citizen loophole.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Senator Lou Correa's DUII bill undermines the will of California voters who have clearly, overwhelmingly voted in favor of legalizing pot for sick people.

Marijuana stays in the system for a month, but even if a patient hasn't used it in a week, they will still test positive. Correa wants them in our state's overcrowded jails.