Father Charged With Critically Beating 6-Year-Old Son
Deputies were first called to the hospital where they found the 6-year-old boy with severe head injuries.
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Deputies were first called to the hospital where they found the 6-year-old boy with severe head injuries.
A 4-year-old South LA girl is dead and police Sunday night were trying to figure out if it was a case of child abuse.
The L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. says it's investigating a music teacher following a brawl at Maywood Academy High School that was caught on camera.
Javier Ortiz Pichardo was arrested for child molestation Thursday and authorities believe there may be additional victims.
Classmates said Anthony Avalos would stand up for them against bullies at school, and at home he would do the same for his siblings.
Investigators identified a couple -- Evander Lewis, 28, and Miracle Britt, 23 -- as suspects.
Detectives said the victim lives in Rancho Cucamonga with Michael Jerome Ervin.
DCFS claims it received more than a dozen calls about the suspected abuse of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos of Lancaster. The boy died in June from a head injury, and now his mother and her boyfriend are in custody accused of murder and torture.
The victim, who was considered to be in grave condition when first found by police, is no longer hospitalized and is undergoing physical therapy.
The children described to investigators being intentionally burned and shot with a pellet or BB gun.
During the brief, 5-minute hearing, representatives for the 13 Turpin children submitted two boxes of evidence under seal.
The fatal beating took place in 2013.
"I don't think they are guilty of anything, other than being poor," said Leanna Monroe. "This family is a giving, caring, loving family."
Following further investigation, the California couple accused of holding their 13 children captive and torturing all but one, are facing additional charges of child abuse.
A pregnant mother of four has been charged with torturing and abusing her twin 15-month-old twins, one of whom suffered a brain bleed and partial paralysis and is in critical condition.
The pregnant mother of four children has been arrested on suspicion of abusing her 13-month-old twins, one of whom is in critical condition.
Robert Fernandez broke down several times during the testimony where he spoke about a custody battle that allowed the boy to move back in with his mother and her boyfriend.
The fourth-grader told detectives the man asked her to get in his car as he touched himself.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Isauro Aguirre, 37, who is charged in the May 22, 2013 death of Gabriel Fernandez. Pearl Sinthia Fernandez, 34, and the mother of Gabriel, will tried separately on similar charges.
The boy is in grave condition at a San Diego hospital. Eleven dogs, four cats and two fish were also seized from the home.
A young mother and her stepfather were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of child abuse in the death of her 2-year-old daughter.
Sentencing for Debra Jones and Johnathan Lucero is scheduled for Nov. 15 at the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Glendale police arrested a woman on suspicion of running over her 7-year-old son with her car in a Ralphs supermarket parking lot while under the influence of alcohol.
If convicted as charged, Veronica Aguilar could face up to 15 years to life in state prison.
The toddler reportedly had bleeding in his brain, a lacerated liver, a fractured skull, and numerous bruises over his entire body.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said Brandon Scott Soleau faces up to six years in prison if he is convicted of charges relating to the death of Kolby Kekoa Aipa.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty to robbing three Subway restaurants earlier this year.
Around 1:30 p.m., the LAPD said both sides of the 405 Freeway were closed near Wilshire Boulevard as an ambulance responded for the officer.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office charged Emmanuel Wesley with murder, and he is currently being held on no bail at the Orange County Jail.
A Lomita family turned their sourdough bread baking passion into a business, selling goods from their home kitchen thanks to an LA County Cottage Food Operations permit.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said Brandon Scott Soleau faces up to six years in prison if he is convicted of charges relating to the death of Kolby Kekoa Aipa.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty to robbing three Subway restaurants earlier this year.
Around 1:30 p.m., the LAPD said both sides of the 405 Freeway were closed near Wilshire Boulevard as an ambulance responded for the officer.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office charged Emmanuel Wesley with murder, and he is currently being held on no bail at the Orange County Jail.
A Lomita family turned their sourdough bread baking passion into a business, selling goods from their home kitchen thanks to an LA County Cottage Food Operations permit.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said Brandon Scott Soleau faces up to six years in prison if he is convicted of charges relating to the death of Kolby Kekoa Aipa.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty to robbing three Subway restaurants earlier this year.
Around 1:30 p.m., the LAPD said both sides of the 405 Freeway were closed near Wilshire Boulevard as an ambulance responded for the officer.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office charged Emmanuel Wesley with murder, and he is currently being held on no bail at the Orange County Jail.
A Lomita family turned their sourdough bread baking passion into a business, selling goods from their home kitchen thanks to an LA County Cottage Food Operations permit.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty to robbing three Subway restaurants earlier this year.
Huntington Beach police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal DUI crash that killed a 53-year-old woman in April after her car veered into the marshlands on the side of Pacific Coast Highway.
The lawsuit alleged that between August 2020 and April 2025, S&K Towing Inc illegally sold or disposed of nearly 150 vehicles, many of which were registered to Camp Pendleton addresses.
The rider and three passengers of the vehicle were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, police said.
After an outcry from immigrant rights groups and residents, Costa Mesa city leaders will reconsider their use of Flock automatic license plate readers.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Some Chino residents are voicing their concerns about a proposed 400-megawatt battery storage facility that is set to go before the city's planning commission on Wednesday night.
After nearly 45 years, Riverside County investigators have identified the Jane Doe whose remains were discovered in 1981 as the victim of a Los Angeles County murder.
Nearly 50 years after he was killed in a crash in Riverside County, authorities have finally identified the 18-year-old victim with the help of advances in forensic technology.
Friends and family are praying for the safe return of a 63-year-old Long Beach woman who is still missing after going on a dirt bike ride in San Bernardino County last week.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
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.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
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.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
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.
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.
The inaugural roster for LOVB Los Angeles includes several Olympic medalists from the U.S. volleyball team.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
After years of trying to bring the film industry back to Hollywood, it seemed that the recently passed tax incentive program was working for California. Now, more than 40 state lawmakers are warning that a provision buried in the new state budget could undo their progress.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has been working around the clock to repair a 36-inch pipe that ruptured under Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. The rushing water caused sever damage including flooding and a major sinkhole.
A series of earthquakes struck the coast of Mexico and Guatemala. A 7.3-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami warning toward the southern border of Mexico.
The West Hollywood water main break is bringing attention to more aging infrastructure across the city. Freelance reporter Ben Poston did a report on the city’s aged pipe system and he says hillside areas are more prone to leaks.
In the LA Magazine’s July sports issue it is highlighting the World Cup while featuring the Pawn Shop Restaurant on Melrose Avenue.
Veronica Perez, PIO for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, says shelters are currently operating overcapacity. She encourages people to adopt or foster animals.
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.
