Father Charged With Child Abuse When 1-Month-Old Boy Suffers Severe Head Trauma
Doctors later told police the victim's severe, multiple injuries were inconsistent with a fall from a short distance.
Doctors later told police the victim's severe, multiple injuries were inconsistent with a fall from a short distance.
Dean Kaipo Pratt pleaded not guilty Thursday and remains in custody.
California defendants accused of sexually abusing children will no longer be able to use a consent defense in civil cases.
A 24-year-old man remained in custody Wednesday on suspicion of abusing his girlfriend's 4-month-old son.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson met Tuesday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding his reinstatement, eight days before the expected expiration of the suspension that was invoked last season under the personal conduct policy.
The parents of a 3-year-old girl found dead in a North Las Vegas, Nev., home earlier this week might be in the Southland traveling with five other children, authorities said Saturday morning.
A 33-year-old father accused of physically assaulting his two young daughters remained in custody on Saturday.
A 2-year-old Woodland Hills child was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday after falling from a second story window, the LAPD said.
Authorities have issued a public safety alert following the possible theft of a bean bag shotgun from the trunk of a sheriff's patrol car.
Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson avoided jail Tuesday by reaching a deal with Texas prosecutors to resolve a child abuse case that revived a national debate about corporal punishment.
The Minnesota Vikings have placed star running back Adrian Peterson on the exempt/commissioner's permission list, a move that will require him to stay away from the team while he addresses child abuse charges.
While the Minnesota Vikings reinstated six-time Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson to their roster, a TV station in Houston revealed a second case in which suggests the former MVP is being investigated for reportedly hurting his son while disciplining him.
The attorney for Adrian Peterson says the Minnesota Vikings star running back has been indicted by a Texas grand jury on a charge of child abuse.
It's been 30 years since allegations of child molestation at a Manhattan Beach preschool shocked the country. CBS2's Paul Magers spoke with key figures in the McMartin abuse case about what's happened in the years since.
A San Bernardino County woman and her live-in boyfriend Thursday faced charges in the alleged long-term abuse of a six-month-old boy.
Senators unanimously passed AB215 on a 33-0 vote Monday. The bill by Democratic Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan of Alamo creates a separate hearing process for teachers who are charged with egregious misconduct.
Supporters still made it out to the event to raise money for a good cause.
The Los Angeles County Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Protection Tuesday requested a major overhaul of the county's child welfare system stating it is "in crisis".
A 42-year-old Los Angeles Airport Police sergeant was arrested on suspicion of child abuse after allegedly using a belt on his 11-year-old son, Hawthorne police announced Thursday.
A 53-year-old babysitter pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and other charges in connection to the death of a 4-year-old girl.
The arraignment of a Los Angeles police officer accused of child abuse has been pushed back to May, the Orange County District Attorney's office said in a written statement on Friday.
A woman was charged with child abuse Friday after her two toddlers were found roaming the streets of south Los Angeles earlier this week, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced.
A former soccer coach has been convicted of molesting 15 children.
A Fontana couple faced charges Thursday for allegedly abusing their foster child, police said.
Jamie X asks her alleged abuser, "You're an assistant principal, huh?"
Firefighters say that they arrived to find the person trapped between the car and a building in the 1300 block of W. 46th Street.
The suspect pulled up and demanded the mailbox master keys from the postal carrier.
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the New York Mets 5-2 in the opener of a doubleheader.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Coast Guard officials say that the cocaine was seized between February and March off the coasts of Mexico and South America.
Hundreds of UCLA workers including teaching assistants and researchers staged a walkout Tuesday to slam the university's response to Gaza protests.
Firefighters say that they arrived to find the person trapped between the car and a building in the 1300 block of W. 46th Street.
The suspect pulled up and demanded the mailbox master keys from the postal carrier.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Coast Guard officials say that the cocaine was seized between February and March off the coasts of Mexico and South America.
Firefighters say that they arrived to find the person trapped between the car and a building in the 1300 block of W. 46th Street.
Los Angeles County deputies warned residents about recently discovered hidden cameras burglars placed outside people's homes.
Eli Lopez, 25, was found guilty of second-degree murder earlier this year for the Feb. 3, 2021 crash that killed 26-year-old Rolando Pinto-Mendez.
Two people were found dead after a commercial building in South El Monte went up in flames earlier this week.
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The city sent out a notice around 10 a.m., saying that "confirmed aggressive shark behavior" was spotted in the area of T-Street Beach, just south of the San Clemente Pier.
The suspects allegedly robbed three stores in Orange County before leading police on a pursuit that ended on the side of the 710 Freeway in Lynwood.
Investigators believe that the driver, a juvenile, was under the influence when they crashed a stolen car into three others cars at the end of a pursuit in Garden Grove late Saturday evening.
Police say the girl, a pedestrian, was struck and killed by a car near E. Balboa Boulevard and Palm Street at around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday.
Investigators say they arrived to find the man lying on the sidewalk in the 12600 block of Westminster Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound early Saturday morning.
The suspect pulled up and demanded the mailbox master keys from the postal carrier.
The suspect was arrested after deputies found a man inside of a car suffering from a fatal gunshot wound on Sunday.
Four of the victims required hospitalization with serious to moderate injuries.
Police say that the man followed his estranged wife onto the 215 Freeway before firing several shots at her. He was shot about an hour later after approaching officers with an allegedly loaded firearm.
Police in Riverside Sunday continued their investigation into a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
The Gentle Barn, nestled in the mountains north of Los Angeles, offers unique therapies to help traumatized animals heal. In turn, these animals provide unexpected comfort and healing to humans.
Prominent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis aired concerns about the "excessive size" of Musk's pay deal.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
The Libertarian Party nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for the nomination.
President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address.
A chaotic scene unfolded as former President Donald Trump took the stage, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech.
The judge in the former president's "hush money" trial rejected Trump's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for a submitting a deluge of evidence just weeks before the trial's scheduled start.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Public Health officials are offering free hepatitis A vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the New York Mets 5-2 in the opener of a doubleheader.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Ben Lively pitched seven innings of two-run ball, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 for their ninth consecutive win.
Jonathan India and Nick Martini each drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 4-1 victory that extended LA's longest losing streak since 2019 to five.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Richard M. Sherman and his brother penned instantly memorable songs for "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam after playing a show at Ziggo's Dome on Thursday, and was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next stop in her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
SkyCal was over the scene of a deadly incident in South Los Angeles on Tuesday, when a pedestrian was struck and pinned in between a car and a building.
WeHo Pride is the City of West Hollywood's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration with events continuing through June 2.
The suspect pulled up and demanded the mailbox master keys from the postal carrier. Joy Benedict reports.
Jetta is a 10-month-old lag and German shepherd mix ready for adoption at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption
Dr. Nina Cash hopes to inspire women as a 57-year-old retired, minority female, senior citizen with a disability, turned Sports Illustrated swim suit model.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.