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Federal prosecutors say Sigler became involved in the girl's life after she left his classroom and used his position as the girls' former fifth-grade teacher, mentor and father figure to win their trust and "exploited that trust to gain sexual access" to her.
Hundreds of people are under evacuation orders after a brush fire which sparked Wednesday afternoon in the hillsides of the La Cresta area west of Murrieta had grown to 1,400 acres by early Thursday morning.
Police say he threatened to kill her and stabbed her in the face with a folding knife.
A gang member on parole tried to evade deputies by putting on the company shirt of a Garden Grove business to try and disguise himself as he attempted to walk through a search perimeter.
Davis Moreno-Jaime, 20, of Loma Linda was convicted Wednesday of one felony count of forcible rape.
The father of a popular former high school athlete says his son was lured to his death through the social app Snapchat, according to a local report.
A good Samaritan is heard trying to comfort two friends of actor and comedian Kevin Hart while reporting the major crash they had just survived in audio released of the 911 calls.
One victim is still missing tonight in the deadly dive boat fire that claimed the lives of 34 — the other 33 victims have now been recovered.
Dramatic cell phone video showed the suspect seizing a deputy's handgun from her during a scuffle and then opening fire with it.
A brush fire that was possibly triggered by lightning strikes broke out Wednesday evening just west of Murrieta.
Los Angeles City Council passed a new ordinance Wednesday in response to the city's homeless crisis and brush fire concerns.
Cameron Pettit was arrested for selling Mac Miller counterfeit fentanyl-laced oxycodone pills.
Robert Anthony Camou, 27, was charged Wednesday with killing his girlfriend, Amanda Custer, who disappeared in July.
A New York woman missing since mid-July has been found safe at a convenience store in rural Iowa.
An Ohio woman was fatally struck by lightning while jogging in a cemetery, officials said.
At least two cars were crushed when a massive tree was toppled by strong winds in Mar Vista on Sunday.
At least one person had to be rescued from inside of their car by firefighters after a violent two-car crash in Mid-City Sunday afternoon that left six people injured.
Lauren Pozen reports from the University of Southern California, where LAPD officers were on hand as a pro-Palestinian protester encampment was cleared from campus overnight after more than a week.
The suspect crashed into multiple cars while fleeing from police, who eventually shot and killed him after he attempted to carjack another driver while armed with a gun in Ontario on Sunday.
The driver jumped through the window of a home and barricaded for nearly 30 minutes while officers waited outside. Eventually the suspect surrendered without further incident.
As evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night, a group of angered residents took to an emergency city council meeting to express continued concern.
The blaze broke out just before 9:30 a.m. near Las Virgenes Road and Mulholland Highway and has burned 5 acres, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
During their investigation, Simi Valley police determined that the man intentionally rammed his car into the donut shop after he became upset that it was closed.
Nearly two years after a 32-year-old man was found fatally shot in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators have announced an arrest in connection with the homicide.
Thousands of dollars have been raised for a John Wayne Airport employee who became the subject of a viral video on social media, which showed him clearly working through pain. He says it's all to help put his 90-year-old mother through hospice care.
The blaze broke out just before 9:30 a.m. near Las Virgenes Road and Mulholland Highway and has burned 5 acres, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
During their investigation, Simi Valley police determined that the man intentionally rammed his car into the donut shop after he became upset that it was closed.
Wild video shows the moments when a sheared tree branch got stuck to a truck carrying U-Haul storage boxes in North Hollywood over the weekend before damaging a dozen parked cars.
Deputies said the chase began in Compton.
Carlos Gauna, The Malibu Artist, said he's seen plenty of sharks, but last week was the first time he's ever had a shark make contact with his camera.
Thousands of dollars have been raised for a John Wayne Airport employee who became the subject of a viral video on social media, which showed him clearly working through pain. He says it's all to help put his 90-year-old mother through hospice care.
Emotions ran high at an emergency city council meeting in Garden Grove on Tuesday night, where residents gathered to demand accountability after being evacuated from their homes for nearly a week due to an ongoing chemical crisis at an aerospace facility.
At a Fountain Valley Red Cross evacuation shelter, Ace Kelley is trying to keep his spirits up as he prepares for another long night sleeping in his truck with his cats. He is frustrated that he still can't go home.
CalEPA provides a full list of businesses subject to environmental regulation across California, including information on previous violations and evaluations conducted at the facilities.
Orange County officials say about 16,000 residents remain evacuated from their homes.
Nearly two years after a 32-year-old man was found fatally shot in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators have announced an arrest in connection with the homicide.
Outrage filled the room at the Temecula City Council meeting on Tuesday night, when hundreds of community members and city leaders gathered to fight back against a proposed high-voltage system that would cut through the city.
CalEPA provides a full list of businesses subject to environmental regulation across California, including information on previous violations and evaluations conducted at the facilities.
On October 20, 1994, Southern California Edison employees discovered the body of a woman in the desert on Eagle Mountain Road, about a half a mile north of the 10 Freeway, in Desert Center.
More than a week after a series of large wildfires broke out across Southern California and burned nearly 23,000 acres of land, firefighters are finally reaching full containment of the Santa Rosa Island, Sandy, Bain and Verona fires.
Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
CBS News has learned the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker before her disappearance in the Bahamas had an infrared camera capable of detecting heat radiation.
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Five-time Pro Bowl safety Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a multiyear extension, which is reportedly worth more than $75 million over three years.
Mookie Betts homered twice, driving in five runs, and Kiké Hernández, Andy Pages and Will Smith went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Colorado Rockies 15-6 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Rohan Ramadas as their assistant general manager of strategy and data systems.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Even as evacuation orders have been lifted following the Garden Grove chemical crisis, Orange County supervisor Vicente Sarimento said there are still many concerns about the possible impacts. He said officials will be conducting a full investigation to try and find out how the initial leak took place.
The American Cancer Society has released updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Fola May, a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, discusses the new recommendations and things to look up for.
A man intentionally rammed his car into a donut shop in Simi Valley. Police said the man was upset the business was closed.
A low-pressure system to the north of Southern California is going to push temperatures below average.
A fundraising effort for a John Wayne Airport employee and military veteran still working despite a chronic injury, has reached tens of thousands of dollars. Hunter Sowards reports, speaking with James Blair, who says he continues to work so he can put his mother through hospice care.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
