Jennifer Chacon talks about the loss of her sister, 44-year-old Heather Ann Barela, who was shot and killed Thursday evening ...

A man in Milton was found dead in his home last Friday. Santa Rosa County deputies discovered 68-year-old Allen Phillips was ...

Ever wondered what happens when you prank call Santa Claus? Watch this hilarious video as we dial up the North Pole and get the most unexpected response from Santa himself! Perfect for a good laugh ...

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Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen issued an executive order to impose definitions for male and female, and he is backing ...

A 37-year-old female choir teacher at Santa Ana High School was arrested ... Her bail was set at $100,000. Detectives believe there could be additional victims or witnesses to the alleged crimes ...

Both boys, 16-year-old Santa Rosa residents with known gang affiliations ... that a fight preceded the shooting. Police said they believe the two boys approached the victim on Northcoast Street ...

A coalition of neighbors is opposing Villa Vanto Farm’s request to plant 8.4 acres of lavender and 5.9 acres of olive trees, and to graze sheep on a 57-acre property, saying they believe it’s a front ...

The controversial 52-year-old Best Actress nominee came under fire last week for a series of resurfaced, offensive posts on ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif ... home because the school moved to remote classes this week. Sam Jones, a 22-year-old senior, trekked to his job at a gym from a nearby apartment. He credited the ...