Julian Omidi, Doctor Behind 1-800-GET-THIN Billboards, Convicted Of Fraud, Money Laundering
Omidi and his relatives controlled the now-defunct 1-800-GET-THIN business that promoted and performed lap-band surgeries, prosecutors said.
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Omidi and his relatives controlled the now-defunct 1-800-GET-THIN business that promoted and performed lap-band surgeries, prosecutors said.
Aariel Maynor, 29, pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and other counts in the shooting death of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant.
Aariel Maynor, 29, was charged with one count each of murder, attempted murder, and being a felon with a firearm. He also faces two counts of residential burglary with a person present, and an allegation of using an assault long barrel pistol during the crimes.
Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook said he believes much of the problem is that criminals think they can do the crime and won't have to serve the time.
The family of the 81-year-old philanthropist issued a statement Friday asking that instead of sending flowers, donations be made to MLK Health and Wellness Development Corporation for the Jaqueline Avant Memorial Fund for the new MLK Children's Center in Watts.
Police say they've made an arrest in the murder of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of music executive Clarence Avant, who was shot to death during a home invasion at the couple's Beverly Hills home.
Beverly Hills police say a shooting at the 1100 block of Maytor Place was called in at 2:23 a.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived, they found a woman with a gunshot wound, and there were no suspects at the scene.
Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant was shot and killed in a home invasion in Beverly Hills in the early morning hours Wednesday.
Jacqueline Avant, wife of prominent music executive Clarence Avant, was shot and killed in a Beverly Hills home invasion early Wednesday morning.
Avant, 81, was fatally shot at about 2:30 a.m. in a home invasion robbery in the 1100 block of Maytor Place. Beverly Hills police say Avant died at a hospital.
The officer was not injured.
A menorah lighting ceremony will be held at Beverly Hills City Hall Tuesday to mark the third night of Hanukkah.
Beverly Hills Police, SWAT and a bomb squad are on the scene of a suspicious vehicle in Beverly Hills at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive.
Brazen robberies and burglaries have become something of a trend in the L.A. area in recent months.
After the pandemic postponed the marathon twice, runners are ready to finally hit the pavement once again.
An auction of legendary comedy writer, director and actor Carl Reiner's estate will be held next month at Julien's Auctions.
The suspect was arrested on drunken driving charges. No one was seriously hurt.
One person was injured in a shooting during a suspected robbery Tuesday night in Beverly Hills, and police were searching for the at-large suspect's vehicle.
Several dozen anti-vaccine protesters gathered outside Hawthorne Elementary School holding signs and banners and yelling at students and their parents as they arrived for class.
The three men scouted Beverly Hills on March 4 for someone to rob, and eventually targeted a man wearing a $500,000 Richard Mille watch as he sat in the outdoor dining area of Il Pastaio restaurant, according to court documents.
In one appearance, Gold claimed that that all the COVID vaccine candidates cause diseases, rather than help prevent them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say this is not true, and that the unvaccinated are 11 times more likely to be killed by COVID.
Former President George W. Bush will make a rare visit to the Southland early next week to deliver speeches in Beverly Hills and Long Beach.
Southern Californians will mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies on Saturday.
According to the lawsuit, during "Operation Safe Streets," BHPD made 106 arrests, 105 of which were Black people and one Latino person.
The attorneys claim that the city targeted people of color via a task force dubbed "Operation Safe Street and Rodeo Drive Task Force."
"It is with profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
Downey police said that the alarm company monitoring the store reported seeing about 20 individuals inside, allegedly taking merchandise.
One woman who had been hit in the upper body and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Two other women had been shot in their lower bodies but are expected to recover.
The deadly shooting was reported at about 11:40 p.m. Sunday.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake's epicenter was San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
"It is with profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
Downey police said that the alarm company monitoring the store reported seeing about 20 individuals inside, allegedly taking merchandise.
One woman who had been hit in the upper body and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Two other women had been shot in their lower bodies but are expected to recover.
The deadly shooting was reported at about 11:40 p.m. Sunday.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake's epicenter was San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
Downey police said that the alarm company monitoring the store reported seeing about 20 individuals inside, allegedly taking merchandise.
One woman who had been hit in the upper body and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Two other women had been shot in their lower bodies but are expected to recover.
Deputies said that the suspect was arrested inside the home.
Deputies said that a man was shot in the leg at a rooftop bar and taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
The shopping center will be torn down for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a parking structure and bus loop that aim to make transit in the area more efficient.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
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.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
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.
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
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.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
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.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
Kyle Stowers tripled, singled and drove in two runs before exiting because of left hamstring discomfort in the fifth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 on Sunday.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Shohei Ohtani brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on an infield single and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night.
Kopitar will be honored after spending 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, during which he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and helped win two Stanley Cups.
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.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Parenting Journalist Donna Tetreault discusses navigating back-to-school relationships and how parents fit in.
Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase CEO ad chairman, talks about helping small businesses, with extra resources in East LA.
LAist Reporter Libby Rainey discusses how the Olympics will affect homelessness in LA.
Attorney Rachel Fiset previews the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the Tupac killing.
Even though the high-pressure system continues to linger, causing hot conditions, it will begin to weaken. By the end of the week, a low-pressure system will begin moving south from the Pacific Northwest.
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.
