Man, 20, Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Parents At San Juan Capistrano Home
A former Orange County man has pleaded not guilty to killing his parents at their San Juan Capistrano mansion.
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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.
Police had no motive, no suspects and the case has gone cold.
Authorities said the victim was admitted to the ICU for septic shock, believed to have resulted from several open and infected wounds.
When officers arrived around 8:30 a.m., they found the victim with blood on her neck and face.
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Mexico fans in Los Angeles took to the streets to celebrate their World Cup win against South Korea on Friday.
The LA City Council approved a ballot measure for the November election to allow non-citizens to vote in local races.
An armed suspect surrendered to the California Highway Patrol after an hours-long pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Two people were killed in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.
Mexico fans in Los Angeles took to the streets to celebrate their World Cup win against South Korea on Friday.
The LA City Council approved a ballot measure for the November election to allow non-citizens to vote in local races.
An armed suspect surrendered to the California Highway Patrol after an hours-long pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Two people were killed in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.
Police say after entering the store, the suspect, Rejean Tabor, allegedly randomly picked out a woman and started choking her.
Mexico fans in Los Angeles took to the streets to celebrate their World Cup win against South Korea on Friday.
The LA City Council approved a ballot measure for the November election to allow non-citizens to vote in local races.
An armed suspect surrendered to the California Highway Patrol after an hours-long pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Two people were killed in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.
Police say after entering the store, the suspect, Rejean Tabor, allegedly randomly picked out a woman and started choking her.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
An Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend were convicted of killing 11 dogs in their care and cremating their bodies to conceal how the dogs died.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
A Riverside County deputy was charged with an on-duty crash that killed a man and severely injured his fiancée.
An emergency room nurse from Temecula and a U.S. Marine veteran were killed when they were struck by a car on the 15 Freeway in San Diego County last week after they stopped to help the victims of a crash.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Riverside residents are raising concerns about reports that some of the historic artwork inside the Mission Inn, including the Taft Chair and the statue of the goddess Pomona, has been removed following the hotel's recent purchase.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
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.
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.
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.
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
After defeating South Korea in the World Cup, Mexico fans celebrated their win in Los Angeles streets Thursday night.
The LA City Council approved a ballot measure for the November election to allow non-citizens to vote in local races. Tom Wait reports.
Two people were killed in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon. Hunter Sowards and Mike Rogers report.
Smoke continued to flow from the Boyle Heights warehouse that caught on fire on Wednesday.
At least two people were wounded in a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.
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.
