Victim Of Bizarre Rowland Heights Slayings Remembered By Family, Friends
The 54-year-old homeowner, described as a heavy drinker, shot and killed his bed-ridden wife, his son's girlfriend and his son's friend, Earnie Calzadilla.
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The 54-year-old homeowner, described as a heavy drinker, shot and killed his bed-ridden wife, his son's girlfriend and his son's friend, Earnie Calzadilla.
"It was something that, although we train for it, it's something that you're never actually prepared for," said a lieutenant who responded to Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino.
After the Paris terrorist attack and the San Bernardino mass shooting, some say they are changing the way they live their lives.
Before he was killed in the San Bernardino mass shooting, a Colton resident indicated via Facebook that he had received a death threat.
Wednesday's tragic shooting in San Bernardino provided a fresh reminder of what can happen if a co-worker becomes violent. Security experts gave a number a tips for such a situation.
More mass shootings have occurred in the United States throughout 2015 than there are calendar days in the year itself, according to a list by the website Reddit.
CBS2's Crystal Cruz spoke with Paul Lacroix outside of the medical facility who said his son Garrett -- who works on the first floor within the payroll department -- texted him when the shooting began.
They're trying to create a national groundswell forcing a vote.
As authorities in Oregon on Friday afternoon announced the names of nine victims who were killed on Thursday by a 26-year-old community college student, the family of former Orange County resident Kim Saltmarsh Dietz was already mourning.
She is one of the lucky ones. Her son survived his attack.
The vote comes in response to a series of mass shootings that have taken place across the nation.
An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy admitted before a juvenile court judge Wednesday that they had discussed plans for a mass shooting at their South Pasadena High School last year.
A judge has removed the Orange County District Attorney's Office from the Seal Beach mass shooting case following a misconduct trial.
A tearful mother of a student slain in a rampage outside Santa Barbara last year says she's suing to prevent future tragedies.
Students returned with increased security to South Pasadena High School Thursday for the new school year, just days after a mass shooting plot was foiled by police.
An Orange County judge ruled on Monday that prosecutors could not use statements made in jail by convicted mass killer Scott Dekraai during the penalty phase of his trial.
Memorials and vigils are growing across the Southland to honor victims of the shootings and stabbings in Isla Vista Friday night, according to a memorial page on Facebook.
Westlake Village native Veronika Weiss, 19, and Chino Hills native Katherine "Katy" Cooper, 22, were standing near their sorority house when Elliot Rodger began knocking on the door. When he couldn't get inside, he shot the victims.
Sheriff Bill Brown has defended the officers' actions, but the case highlights the challenges that police face in assessing the mental health of adults, particularly those with no history of violent breakdowns, institutionalizations or serious crimes.
In YouTube videos and a long written manifesto, Elliot Rodger aired his contempt for everyone from his roommates to the whole human race, reserving special hate for two groups: the women he says kept him a virgin for all of his 22 years, and the men they chose instead.
As the shocking news of a deadly shooting rampage erupted Saturday, officials publicly expressed their condolences for the victims and their families.
UC Santa Barbara officials are responding to the mass shooting that rocked the college town of Isla Vista Friday night by setting up an emergency center for those connected to the tragedy.
The state Senate has unanimously passed two bills designed to better safeguard teachers and students from attacks.
A local nurse is praying for a Christmas miracle. Linda West has been asked by a Sandy Hook Elementary crisis counselor to prepare hundreds of plush toys for the children affected by the shooting massacre in Connecticut, and she needs help.
Two senators are calling for a national commission to examine mass shootings in the United States, while a colleague says she's pushing to ban the sale of military-style assault weapons.
Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
The next drop-off event is scheduled for Wednesday at the Stater Bros. on Haven Avenue in Ontario.
Federal authorities allege Ryan Wedding is responsible for routinely shipping hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
Now, state approval is needed before the Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Unified School District become independent of each other.
The next drop-off event is scheduled for Wednesday at the Stater Bros. on Haven Avenue in Ontario.
Federal authorities allege Ryan Wedding is responsible for routinely shipping hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
Now, state approval is needed before the Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Unified School District become independent of each other.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported that the boys were at-risk on Monday night.
Federal authorities allege Ryan Wedding is responsible for routinely shipping hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Now, state approval is needed before the Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Unified School District become independent of each other.
Santa Monica police said they found 71-year-old Jubiliant Sykes with critical injuries and he was later pronounced dead at the scene.
After finding a box filled with vintage photos, Patty Scanlon knew she had to get the mementos back to former talk show host Ricki Lake.
A Los Angeles man who has gained popularity in recent months for his volunteer vigilantism by painting crosswalks at busy intersections across the city was arrested over the weekend for alleged vandalism.
Orange County residents packed into a Monday night meeting to learn more about the plan to reopen California's coast for new oil drilling.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
Wild dashcam video footage shows the dramatic moments that a pickup truck launches off an overpass in Rialto before going airborne and crashing onto the 210 Freeway below on Friday night.
Authorities say that the 54-year-old man "heroically kept his son afloat" after their kayak capsized on Lake Perris on Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 12:30 a.m. near Lindenberger Road and Scott Road, according to the Menifee Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene and found a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle that was fully involved in flames.
The two-decade investigation began on March 21, 2004, when 18-year-old Hemet man Reynaldo Burts was found dead in the hills near Idyllwild.
Two Highland residents were arrested in connection with a homicide in Moreno Valley in early November, according to Riverside County deputies.
Royal Caribbean crew members "negligently" overserved 35-year-old Michael Virgil "in a matter of hours" while he exhibited obvious signs of intoxication, the lawsuit alleges.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the president's authority to remove members of many independent agencies that Congress has sought to insulate from political pressure.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
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.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Joel Armia scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2.
The fifth edition of the LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium will feature a showdown between the Boise State Broncos and the Washington Huskies on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Select LA Board of Supervisors members propose to reinstate a suicide hotline service targeting LGBTQ+ youth.
Army and Navy meet on the football field, where service honor and tradition are also celebrated.
Jessica Naziri shares tech gifts for the holidays.
The FBI has released a newly obtained photo of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding. Authorities accuse Wedding of running and operating a transnational drug trafficking business and ordering several murders.
One hundred years of friendship is celebrated at the Los Angeles Breakfast Club.
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.
