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After being attacked with a hammer officials said Rebecca Benedict fled the apartment and tried to find a path to escape.
Check out what's happening in your neck of the woods with a breakdown of some Orange County's best neighborhoods.
He's had at least 10 surgeries, with the latest Wednesday.
Michael Phelps will match his most grueling program since coming out of retirement, entering four events at next week's U.S. national championships.
SKY9's Stu Mundel reports 26,000 were initially reported to have lost power, however that number had lowered to about 8,600 by 10 p.m.
Lawmakers in Irvine are moving forward with plans to use a portion of the Orange County Great Park for a veterans cemetery.
Morgan Wilson, 17, is hospitalized in the ICU at UC Irvine Medical Center.
C.J. Hinojosa broke the College World Series' long home run drought in the seventh inning, Chad Hollingsworth and Travis Duke limited UC Irvine to four hits, and Texas beat the Anteaters 1-0 in an elimination game Wednesday night.
President Barack Obama said denying climate change is like arguing the moon is made of cheese, as he issued a call to action on global warming to Saturday's graduates of UC Irvine.
UC Irvine's School of Law has earned its full American Bar Association accreditation.
President Obama is scheduled to take part in a roundtable discussion in Laguna Beach before he heads to Anaheim's Angel Stadium for the June 14 ceremony, a DNC official said.
A fire on a Metrolink passenger train Thursday caused delays in Orange County.
Officials said all four injured were transported to a nearby hospital.
Taco Bell is going upscale! The Irvine-based fast food chain is unveiling its new alter-ego, U.S. Taco.
Two people were killed Thursday morning and several others injured in a two-car crash on the northbound 5 Freeway in Orange County.
Commander Andrew Smith identified Robert Ransom as a suspect in the case, and says the facts surrounding the girl's attempted abduction last month are startlingly similar to two other recent cases.
A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy and her yellow lab have returned to Southern California after an unprecedented recovery mission in Washington state.
Fifty-six-year-old Myung Jae Kim of Irvine was found guilty Friday of false imprisonment, assault, possession of a destructive device and making criminal threats. He faces up to 24 years in prison.
KCAL9's Stacey Butler reports leaders heard from hundreds of people at a city council meeting Tuesday night as they spoke out against city council member Larry Agran's proposal to become a friendship-city with Nha Trang.
Bailey somehow managed to get wedged between the two walls.
Between May 2005 and November 2006, Batten broke into the residences of two female strangers while wearing a mask.
A 25-year-old man was in custody Wednesday for child annoyance in Orange County.
Irvine students spotted a group of false killer whales near Dana Point on Wednesday.
Police say a man who's exposed himself to teen girls over the past few months targeted another young girl Tuesday in Irvine.
A 52-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday night after he attempted to cross the southbound 405 Freeway in Irvine.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order aimed at preparing workers, small businesses and communities for possible job disruption from artificial intelligence.
Crews remain positioned in communities throughout the Simi Valley area to be able to respond to any flare-ups or hot spots that might spark.
Over the past few months, tomatoes have seen some of the steepest price increases, rising 15% in March alone.
The LAFD said Sepulveda Boulevard and 96th Street near LAX were closed after a construction crew struck a gas line and water main.
Jeff McNeil hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Tyler Soderstrom had an RBI single in the 10th to rally the Athletics past the Los Angeles Angels 6-5.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order aimed at preparing workers, small businesses and communities for possible job disruption from artificial intelligence.
Crews remain positioned in communities throughout the Simi Valley area to be able to respond to any flare-ups or hot spots that might spark.
At least four people were injured as a result of the blaze, according to Cal Fire.
The LAFD said Sepulveda Boulevard and 96th Street near LAX were closed after a construction crew struck a gas line and water main.
President Trump appeared to back Spencer Pratt's campaign for Los Angeles mayor, saying he'd like to see the political newcomer "do well" in the upcoming election.
Crews remain positioned in communities throughout the Simi Valley area to be able to respond to any flare-ups or hot spots that might spark.
Over the past few months, tomatoes have seen some of the steepest price increases, rising 15% in March alone.
The LAFD said Sepulveda Boulevard and 96th Street near LAX were closed after a construction crew struck a gas line and water main.
President Trump appeared to back Spencer Pratt's campaign for Los Angeles mayor, saying he'd like to see the political newcomer "do well" in the upcoming election.
A downtown San Pedro welcome party kicks things off Thursday night, with events beginning on Friday, May 22, and continuing through Monday, May 25, with ship tours taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Police say that a man allegedly shot and killed a woman believed to be his girlfriend during a dispute early Wednesday morning.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
An alleged arsonist was arrested after setting fire to Banning City Hall and the Banning Police Station on Tuesday, according to police.
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
President Trump appeared to back Spencer Pratt's campaign for Los Angeles mayor, saying he'd like to see the political newcomer "do well" in the upcoming election.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
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.
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.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Jeff McNeil hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Tyler Soderstrom had an RBI single in the 10th to rally the Athletics past the Los Angeles Angels 6-5.
Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game before throwing five sharp innings of three-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
Nick Kurtz had three hits and five RBIs, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 14-6.
Alex Call slid home with the tiebreaking run on Andy Pages' sacrifice fly off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Restaurants and farmers across Southern California are having to cope with the rising cost of produce. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, fresh vegetable prices rose 44% over the past three months on an annualized basis. Tomatoes have seen some of the steepest increases, rising 15% in March alone.
Thursday will be another warm day in Southern California. May Gray will return over the weekend with an increasing sea breeze.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing HVAC systems from Riverside school campuses and stripping them of their parts for sale. Lesley Marin reports.
The LAFD said Sepulveda Boulevard and 96th Street near LAX were closed after a construction crew struck a gas line and water main.
President Trump appeared to back Spencer Pratt's campaign for Los Angeles mayor, saying he'd like to see the political newcomer "do well" in the upcoming election. Tom Wait reports.
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.
