Man, 20, Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed LAPD Officer
A 20-year-old man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a murder charge and other counts in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a Los Angeles Police Department officer dead.
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A 20-year-old man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a murder charge and other counts in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a Los Angeles Police Department officer dead.
The car, California license plate # 5ULA168, may yield evidence that helps detectives crack the case.
On Feb. 24, Stephen Finson, 47, was returning home from riding an ATV and taking pictures in the desert near East Avenue H when he was shot to death by Arturo López, Deputy District Attorney John Evans said.
A former Orange County man has pleaded not guilty to killing his parents at their San Juan Capistrano mansion.
Scott Dekraai, the man charged with the worst mass killing in Orange County's history, pleaded guilty Friday to eight counts of murder.
A man accused of murdering his wife in Carson more than five years ago, has been extradited back to the United States from Mexico, authorities said.
He admits knowing that murdering people was wrong. But Ocampo adds, "It had to be done."
Arturo Lopez was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with the murder of 47-year-old Lancaster resident Steven Finson.
Kevin Williams attended church regularly and sometimes volunteered at juvenile hall. "To know him is to love him," his mom said.
Officials Wednesday offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man who was allegedly killed because he was driving a red car.
The FBI says a man on its Most Wanted list suspected of bludgeoning his mother, wife and three sons to death with a hammer nearly 40 years ago has Southern California roots.
The intersection at West Manchester and Denver avenues and surrounding blocks remained locked down at approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday as investigators combed the area for a suspect wanted in a previous case.
A news conference was planned for Monday afternoon following the arrests of two men accused of murdering four Orange County women.
Tthe mother of one of the victims, 28-year-old Martha Anaya, says Santa Ana police told her Saturday her daughter's body had been found.
Prosecutors say Cristobal and a friend offered $6,500 to a Los Angeles police detective who was posing as a hit man.
A $50,000 reward was offered Friday for information leading to the arrest of the suspect responsible for the murder of a 40-year-old man.
City Council members and police Thursday offered a $75,000 reward for information leading to the suspects responsible for the murder of a woman and her 1-year-old son who died in a South LA garage fire.
Police Tuesday announced two $50,000 rewards for information leading to the arrests of suspects responsible for the murders of a teen girl and a woman.
A 32-year-old man was in custody Tuesday for last month's murder of a mother in Ventura County.
Aleksandar Apostolovic, 26, is charged with one felony count each of murder, aggravated assault on a peace officer and hit-and-run causing death or permanent injury, among other charges.
The case was being investigated as an attempted murder-suicide, police said.
Jurors deliberated for 12 hours before handing down the guilty verdicts.
Authorities said Thursday that five people accused in the beating death of a 60-year-old Long Beach man have pleaded not guilty.
A 74-year-old woman is expected to be released after serving 32 years in prison for a murder committed by her abusive boyfriend.
A 38-year-old man Monday pleaded not guilty to killing and dismembering his partner, whose head and other body parts were discovered in Griffith Park in 2012.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Over the past couple of days, prosecutors have called a long list of witnesses to testify, including investigators, law enforcement officers and people who worked with D4vd.
A CBS California Investigates report looked at how criminals can use P.O. mailboxes to intercept stolen and fabricated identities.
Nearly a week after a massive water main ruptured in West Hollywood, LADWP officials say that pooling water has brought a halt to their ongoing repair work on Sunset Boulevard.
Wildfire victims said the ad campaign is part of a concerted effort to shield California's largest private utility companies, SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Over the past couple of days, prosecutors have called a long list of witnesses to testify, including investigators, law enforcement officers and people who worked with D4vd.
Nearly a week after a massive water main ruptured in West Hollywood, LADWP officials say that pooling water has brought a halt to their ongoing repair work on Sunset Boulevard.
Wildfire victims said the ad campaign is part of a concerted effort to shield California's largest private utility companies, SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E.
CicLAvia organizers said Metro plans to shift the funding to fan zones for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Over the past couple of days, prosecutors have called a long list of witnesses to testify, including investigators, law enforcement officers and people who worked with D4vd.
A CBS California Investigates report looked at how criminals can use P.O. mailboxes to intercept stolen and fabricated identities.
Nearly a week after a massive water main ruptured in West Hollywood, LADWP officials say that pooling water has brought a halt to their ongoing repair work on Sunset Boulevard.
Wildfire victims said the ad campaign is part of a concerted effort to shield California's largest private utility companies, SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Lukas MacNaughton and Marcel Hartel scored four minutes apart late in the first half of St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Son Heung-min scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Denis Bouanga added a goal, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Temperatures will be well above average as the rest of the week progresses. Weather officials have issued a heat advisory for much of the Southern California region ahead of the major warmup.
A business on Burbank Boulevard that once had more than 100 P.O. boxes may be linked to a wave of suspected identity theft and fraud. A CBS California Investigates report looked at how criminals can use these kinds of mailboxes to intercept stolen and fabricated identities.
LADWP postponed the re-paving project for the ruptured water main in West Hollywood after crews found a leak in the area. Brittney Ermon reports.
The future of Los Angeles' beloved CicLAvia events is unclear due to possible funding cuts. Hunter Sowards reports.
After sitting in the dark for six years, one of Los Angeles' most iconic movie theaters if finally slated to reopen, thanks in large part to one man's push to bring the Cinerama Dome back. Gio Insignares reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
