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Woman gets 3 years in bogus online fundraiser for homeless veteran
Prosecutors said the campaign at the time was the largest fraud perpetrated through the crowdfunding platform.
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Prosecutors said the campaign at the time was the largest fraud perpetrated through the crowdfunding platform.
Donations poured in within hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, with some donating thousands.
A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family cover costs associated with Letty's hospital stay, funeral costs as well as restaurant bills and housing expenses.
West Hollywood's iconic Troubadour club has created a GoFundMe to help pay staff members as their doors remain temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Months after former Congresswoman Katie Hill resigned from her position amid allegations of improper relationships with staff members, a GoFundMe campaign has surfaced.
Sasha Markgraf survived the attacked and spoke Wednesday evening to CBS2/KCAL9 for a story that is Only On 2 and 9.
Organizers were hoping to raise $225,000 from the event -- a 1-3 mile walk around the Rose Bowl. And you can still help.
Noah Easley told CBS2/KCAL9's Nicole Comstock he could feel his three bottom teeth go to the back of his mouth.
The first fundraiser will be held Wednesday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Police said someone broke into a storage shed just feet from where the team practices at Bell Garden High School over the weekend and stole tens of thousands of dollars' worth of football equipment.
The accident happened three weeks ago and Stephanie Vasquez remains in the hospital recovering. "It was hard at first knowing I had a leg and now I don't," she says.
Officials said the body of 48-year-old Tanya Menchaca was found in the closet of her apartment Saturday.
David Goldstein investigates people collecting donations online through websites like GoFundMe. Where is all that money going?
David Goldstein investigates people collecting donations online through websites like GoFundMe. Where is all that money going?
John Kent left the force in June of 2016 and planned on enjoying a long and well-deserved retirement.
Steven Cruze Jr. sometimes slept underneath the pier friends said to get a head start on the commute to one of his two jobs.
John Kent retired in June 2016 after 31 years with the city of Los Angeles, 26 of which were spent with SWAT. According to the GoFundMe page set up for Kent, he was diagnosed with cancer just as he was going into retirement.
"You look at losing your leg as a bad thing, but it's made you realize how much you have in life to be grateful for," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Garrett Rifkin.
Johnny Bobbitt received worldwide praise after he gave a stranded motorist in Philadelphia his last $20 so she could get gas last year.
His family said Leo Cabrera loved his two kids and the Dodgers.
So far, the page has raised nearly $4,000 of the $20,000 goal.
Rodolfo Rodriguez suffered broken ribs, a broken cheek bone and has bruises all over his body.
Michael Villalobos was rolled out in a wheelchair with his hands over his eyes in high anticipation at the Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Loma Linda. When he opened them, the fourth-grader said simply, "Oh my God!"
Phil Leavy spent two weeks in a coma.
It was a sleepless night for the family after their dog had a run-in with a rattlesnake in their backyard.
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings, Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0.
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
Police in Glendale arrested a motorcyclist on Friday after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit a week before.
Jimmy Lopez was sitting on the sidewalk after drinking on July 4 when officers unleashed a hail of bullets, according to his family's lawyers.
Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change.
Riverside County firefighters said the Macy Fire is rapidly spreading and threatening to burn down nearby homes. Authorities lifted evacuation orders the following day, downgrading them to just warnings for residents of the area.
The Monterey Park Police Department announced the arrest of Jeffrey Chao on Friday "following an extensive investigation."
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
Police in Glendale arrested a motorcyclist on Friday after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit a week before.
Jimmy Lopez was sitting on the sidewalk after drinking on July 4 when officers unleashed a hail of bullets, according to his family's lawyers.
Police in Glendale arrested a motorcyclist on Friday after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit a week before.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made a visit to Paris to see how the city is hosting the Olympic games, seeing what she can learn as LA prepares to host the international event in 2028.
Seniors who frequented the community room at Ruben F. Salazar Park raised funds from 2006 to 2009 for a mural honoring local military service men and women.
The strike of around 2,500 SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors and motion capture performers comes after nearly two years of negotiations between the union and video game producers.
A propane leak in East Hollywood led to the evacuation of people working in two nearby buildings.
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
The victim says that she was trying on clothes in the Target dressing room when she noticed that someone had reached under the door and was recording her with a cellphone.
In Orange County, police have identified the victim of a brutal killing by two men as a 14-year-old girl. The discovery comes nearly 15 years after she was found lying dead in a parking lot.
A federal judge sentenced a former Orange County school employee to nearly six years in prison for embezzling nearly $16.7 million from the district.
A man convicted of killing four people as part of a failed plot to take over a drug business was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Jimmy Lopez was sitting on the sidewalk after drinking on July 4 when officers unleashed a hail of bullets, according to his family's lawyers.
The man faces up to 30 years in prison for "catfishing" a 12-year-old girl and convincing her to send sexually explicit pictures of herself and her 5-year-old sister.
Deputies said the man intentionally rammed the golf cart before lighting his truck on fire next to several parked cars.
Riverside County firefighters said the Macy Fire is rapidly spreading and threatening to burn down nearby homes. Authorities lifted evacuation orders the following day, downgrading them to just warnings for residents of the area.
Luis Contreras allegedly killed Alfonso Vera, who was trying to stop another man from beating a woman.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
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.
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
Trump turned his full focus on Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina, a swing state that Trump has carried in the past, but Democrats have seen as pivotal.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
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.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings, Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0.
Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change.
Derion Kendrick will have season-ending surgery for a torn ACL that the cornerback suffered during the Los Angeles' Rams' first training camp practice.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded pitcher James Paxton to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar.
Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker hit home runs and the Oakland Athletics continued their power surge with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Displaying not a shred of anxiety, Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has rung up $1.4 billion at the box office since its June release.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Regency Theatres' Westwood Village and Bruin theaters will close their doors on Thursday as their leases expire, ending a nearly 100-year run for the two iconic locations.
Cell phone video caught a pedicab driver with a cowboy hat ramming into a pair of men fighting in the middle of the Venice Boardwalk. Lauren Pozen reports.
Nicole Comstock reports from Laguna Beach, where viral video of a Laguna Beach homeowner demanding beachgoers leave the sand outside of her home, even using rope to tape of part of the land, has sparked debate amongst residents.
Alys Martinez reports from Camarillo, where about 150 dogs still remain at the animal shelter after being found in the days surrounding the 4th of July.
The family of Jimmy Lopez demanded answers as to why Hemet police opened fire on the 26-year-old.
Michele Gile reports from Buena Park, where police are searching for the man who allegedly recorded a woman while she was using the dressing room at Target last week.
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.