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Hundreds of students at a Southland college showed up to class today only to find the doors padlocked and chained.
The case of a Northern California woman who said she was kidnapped for ransom only to have it called a hoax by local police took another bizarre twist Monday when federal prosecutors announced they charged a man with her abduction.
Judge Stephen Wilson said Monday that he sees no valid reason to keep sealed the shooting of Ricardo Diaz Zeferino in Gardena, California.
A Disneyland employee faced charges Monday for allegedly offering free tickets to the Anaheim theme park to an undercover police officer - who he believed to be a 14-year-old girl - in exchange for sex acts.
A man was injured in an officer-involved shooting with the LAPD Monday after reportedly waving a large knife in the street.
An interrupted vehicle burglary at the Shops at Mission Viejo Monday prompted a pursuit that led to Lake Forest, authorities said.
Three vacant homes were destroyed Monday in a 250-acre brush fire in unincorporated Orange, authorities said.
A Riverside eatery wants your help to rename a kind of bread that some people say could be offensive to Native Americans.
Riverside County authorities say three children were hospitalized after being attacked by a dog belonging to a family friend.
Two of Bill Cosby's accusers joined a court bid Monday to have his full testimony from a 2005 sexual-battery lawsuit unsealed.
A 14-year-old girl was killed Monday while riding her bicycle in Santa Ana.
Police searched for two attempted robbery suspects Monday who opened fire on an employee at a fast food restaurant in Canoga Park.
Authorities Monday had a suspect in custody following a barricade situation at a home in Orange County.
Police Monday arrested three burglary suspects following a brief pursuit in Jefferson Park.
Nestor Hernandez with Secret Los Angeles joins us to talk about fun activities you can do this weekend including great hiking trails to visit if you want to see the superblooms and wildflowers.
Singer/songwriter Justin Tranter helped write 30 original songs for the new hit show "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" and he joins us to talk about the creative process that goes into writing the music.
Valencia High School was placed on a soft lockdown around 10:30 a.m. after two to three students brawled, sending one to the hospital with a puncture wound.
David Riherd, Wildlife Learning Center Director, introduces us to some of the exotic animals they are taking care of at the park.
Time Out Los Angeles editor Michael Juliano joins us to talk about some fun events happening in SoCal this weekend.
The Aug. 30 heist was captured on surveillance footage, showing two male suspects working to remove the $50,000 valued statue from Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana.
George Marciniw grew up in Southern California, had been a pilot for decades and was said to have had a heart of gold. Eliana Moreno was born in Orange County, graduated from Chapman University in 2010, and realized her dream of working in news.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared.
Investigators later determined that the pills were being sold to anyone who would pay, including minors.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
The Aug. 30 heist was captured on surveillance footage, showing two male suspects working to remove the $50,000 valued statue from Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana.
Investigators later determined that the pills were being sold to anyone who would pay, including minors.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
A venomous sea snake, uncommon in Southern California, washed up on an Orange County Beach.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
With a powerful El Niño already predicted to batter Southern California over the winter, forecasters are also cautioning residents to be wary of another phenomenon that may come along with it.
As of Monday, 10 homes in the private Capistrano Bay District have been red-tagged, and seven more have been yellow-tagged.
The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Las Palomas Drive in the La Habra Heights area.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
FBI Director Kash Patel was grilled for nearly five hours by both Democrats and Republicans about a string of recent negative headlines about the FBI.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory.
Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Ryan Johnson pitched six strong innings, Josh Lowe hit a tiebreaking home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
UCLA Professor Lee Ohanian discusses the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes and their impact on consumers.
Heal the Bay's President and CEO, Tracy Quinn, talks about this Saturday’s Coastal Cleanup Day 2026, which takes place at 60 sites.
Police Chief Jeremy Paris discusses e-motorcycles and the safety issues the state is facing.
Temperatures in Southern California will continue to be a few degrees cooler. The low-pressure system sitting to the north of the region is a driving force for the change in the forecast.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared. Nicole Comstock reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
