Prosecutor: Garden Grove Man, 24, Planned To Aid Al-Qaida
A 24-year-old American charged with trying to join al-Qaida was intercepted by the FBI after using the Internet and Facebook to connect with the terrorist group, a prosecutor said Monday.
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A 24-year-old American charged with trying to join al-Qaida was intercepted by the FBI after using the Internet and Facebook to connect with the terrorist group, a prosecutor said Monday.
A judge on Wednesday said 32-year-old Tobias Dustin Summers who has pleaded not guilty to 38 counts will return to court Oct. 30.
Federal authorities said Thursday they believe a former Los Angeles airport security screener acted alone and there wasn't a larger plot when he made threats that closed some airport terminals on the eve of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating some type of threat against Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday night.
A 23-year veteran reserve deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation—and subsequently fired—for allegedly stealing a 22-carat diamond ring worth up to $1 million.
Federal agents Thursday were seeking the public's help identifying suspects wanted in a string of bank robberies in the San Fernando Valley and Foothills areas.
The son of a Los Angeles city councilman has come under fire due to his six-figure salary with a Southern California water district that is reportedly under federal investigation.
Federal investigators Tuesday sought the public's assistance in identifying a woman who may have information about the sexual abuse of a minor.
The City of Los Angeles in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigations has doubled the previous $50,000 reward for information leading to the identity, arrest and prosecution of the person they believe is responsible for 32 sexual assaults in Los Angeles county between 1996 and 2012.
A $15,000 reward has been offered by Bank of America and Wells Fargo for information that leads to the capture of a Southern California bank robber dubbed the "Luger Bandit."
Robert Ornelas, 62, Santa Ana, is charged with two felony counts of lewd acts on a child with sentencing enhancement allegations for substantial sexual conduct with a child.
Nune Gevorkyan was sentenced to six months in prison, while her husband, Oganes Koshkaryan, was sentenced to four years and nine months, according to federal prosecutor Martin Estrada.
One of the state Senate's top Democrats said Friday that he has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury, days after another senator's Capitol offices were searched by the FBI.
The FBI started seeking information about the business and political dealings of state Sen. Ron Calderon and his brother Tom, a former state assemblyman, as long ago as 2005.
A Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged criminal wrongdoing of California state Sen. Ron Calderon was reportedly in connection to legislation he introduced for a Los Angeles-area water district that used his brother as a consultant.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Tuesday searched the Sacramento and Montebello offices of a California state senator, along with the Legislature's Latino Caucus office, in connection to allegations of criminal wrongdoing.
Two young girls were rescued and 15 people were arrested during a sex trafficking sting in Riverside and San Bernardino counties last week.
The FBI has reported that four Southern California men have been charged with allegedly plotting to kill Americans in the United States and overseas by joining Al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan.
A 911 call to singer Justin Bieber's Calabasas home Wednesday morning turned out to be a hoax.
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck vowed to hunt down the pranksters who have reported bogus life and death situations and requested the SWAT team at celebrity homes in the past few months.
An Orange County bank was held up for the third time Tuesday by an alleged robber who threatens tellers with a butcher knife.
The so-called "Haggler Bandit" allegedly struck again in Los Angeles Friday, robbing a bank and attempting to steal from another, according to the FBI.
The FBI arrested four men this week for an alleged identity theft scheme that involved using stolen credit cards to fraudulently buy fuel at gas stations.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and local authorities are looking for a woman who has robbed five banks, three of which in the past 24 hours.
The crash was reported in the area of Slauson and Denver avenues in South Los Angeles early Sunday morning.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
For decades, Bob Baker's Marionette Theater has brought smiles and laughter to its audience of all ages. For the first time in 40 years, a new show debuts this summer.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
A jarring video shows the moments that a man attempts to carjack a vehicle from a woman pumping gas at a Lakewood Chevron station while her baby was still inside in early February.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
The crash was reported in the area of Slauson and Denver avenues in South Los Angeles early Sunday morning.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
A jarring video shows the moments that a man attempts to carjack a vehicle from a woman pumping gas at a Lakewood Chevron station while her baby was still inside in early February.
A U.S. Postal Service worker was robbed in the Valley Glen neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley on Saturday, according to Los Angeles police.
Store employees say that the suspect stole a shelf worth of expensive Legos and that the total loss was in the thousands.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
Five people were arrested and more than $5 million in stolen cargo, including tractors, cars and forklifts, was recovered when Los Angeles police served a series of search warrants throughout Southern California this week.
One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot at while driving in Santa Ana late Friday, according to police.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
Four suspects stole about $180,000 worth of collectibles and Pokémon cards from an Anaheim store earlier this week.
Balboa Island's ferries are ditching diesel and turning to electricity to power their boats.
According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Stephen Anthony Demora first called his sister-in-law around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 to tell her that he had killed his wife with a knife at their home.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
Deputies say that a 22-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in the crash early Saturday morning near Van Buren Boulevard and Jurupa Road.
Five people were arrested and more than $5 million in stolen cargo, including tractors, cars and forklifts, was recovered when Los Angeles police served a series of search warrants throughout Southern California this week.
San Bernardino County firefighters rescued a camper and his dog after fresh snowfall stranded them in the mountains.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man from Albany, New York, had been reported missing and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los Angeles FC's 3-0 victory.
UCLA upset 10th-ranked Illinois 95-94 in overtime, complet a 23-point comeback on a last-second layup by Donovan Dent.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Kwame Evans Jr. scored 21 points and Oregon's 7-0 run in the last 59 seconds helped the Ducks steal a 71-70 win over USC.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.
A partial government shutdown caused some travel chaos at LAX on Sunday morning. Alys Martinez reports.
For decades, Bob Baker's Marionette Theater has brought smiles and laughter to its audience of all ages. For the first time in 40 years, a new show debuts this summer. Erica Olsen reports.
A warmer start to the week is in store for Southern California on Sunday. Chloe Carlson reports.
Thousands of people headed to downtown Los Angeles for the 127th Annual Golden Dragon Parade, which celebrates the Lunar New Year.
A postal worker was robbed while on the job in Valley Glen on Saturday.
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.
