Man Accused Of Murdering His Mother And Putting Her Body In Freezer
A 19-year-old male allegedly killed his mother and put her remains in the freezer in their Maywood apartment before telling police about the crime and leading them to her body.
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A 19-year-old male allegedly killed his mother and put her remains in the freezer in their Maywood apartment before telling police about the crime and leading them to her body.
A school janitor told investigators he went home and got a gun before returning to an elementary school and killing the principal who he thought had fired him several hours earlier, authorities said Thursday.
A man who hit a wagon containing two children and dragged it for a mile, killing a 1-year-old girl, has been convicted of murder and drunken driving.
A man standing with another male was shot and killed Wednesday in Compton when two men walked up and one pulled a trigger in what detectives believe may be a gang-related killing.
A Death Row inmate who murdered 10 women in South Los Angeles over a decade is now facing four new murder charges.
Authorities have arrested dozens of members and associates of one of Southern California's oldest gangs and indicted many of them on racketeering and drug-related charges.
In the months before his wife was murdered in Mexico, former "Survivor" producer Bruce Beresford-Redman was caught cheating with a co-worker and running up huge bills on phone sex lines, according to Mexican extradition documents filed Monday in Los Angeles federal court.
The body of a man was discovered Saturday morning near a Costa Mesa high school and police said that he may have been killed at another location.
A memorial fund had been established to help two young children of a 33-year-old Lake Elsinore woman who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, according to the sheriff's department.
Anaheim police Wednesday arrested a Cerritos man on suspicion of fatally shooting an acquaintance visiting from South Korea.
An East Los Angeles man was convicted Thursday of second- degree murder in the fatal icepick stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, whose body was found in her car in Winnetka.
A grand jury report says Dr. Kermit Gosnell kept baby body parts in jars on shelves and killed live-born, late-term babies by severing their spinal cords with scissors.
A man who allegedly killed his 10-month-old daughter during a fight with his wife is being held on $5 million bail after his arrest in Mexico.
A California man who moved in with his elderly mother to protect her from crime has been killed in the woman's home.
The body of a homeless man has been found with multiple stab wounds outside a post office near downtown Los Angeles' Skid Row area.
Officials say decreases in homicides in the Compton Station area are among the most notable successes in the annual report.
Police are honing in on the identity of a woman who was found dead in a ditch more than 40 years ago.
Two Garden Grove gang members will likely spend the rest of their lives in prison for gunning down a rival and his girlfriend in Garden Grove in 2007.
A Long Beach judge has shaved 150 years off the sentences of two teenage killers, giving them a chance for parole in 50 years.
A 14-year-old Pomona boy was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stabbing his 73-year-old grandfather to death.
The former police detective arrested in June of 2009 and charged in the beating and murder the wife of her ex-boyfriend hopes to move her case to trial this summer.
The husband and wife accused of killing and dismembering a Good Samaritan who allegedly came to their aid, both pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a murder charge.
An Orange County man has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for killing his wife after he became upset about the couple's financial affairs.
Authorities have charged the 20-year-old son of former NBA player Nick Van Exel with capital murder.
A man and a woman were found dead Friday at a residence in Temecula in an apparent domestic violence-related murder and suicide.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
The pig, which has been dubbed Wilbur, was put up for adoption after a man riding an e-bike captured video of him running in West Hollywood.
A new interactive map by SentiLink, a fraud prevention company, shows ID theft rates, synthetic fraud rates and first-party fraud rates for counties across the U.S.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
Residents are concerned that the property could pose health and safety risks. They worry about possible asbestos and lead contamination, as well as a burned electric vehicle that remains in the driveway.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
The pig, which has been dubbed Wilbur, was put up for adoption after a man riding an e-bike captured video of him running in West Hollywood.
A new interactive map by SentiLink, a fraud prevention company, shows ID theft rates, synthetic fraud rates and first-party fraud rates for counties across the U.S.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center says there's a 69% chance that a historic El Niño event could exceed the strength of previous events dating back to 1950.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
The pig, which has been dubbed Wilbur, was put up for adoption after a man riding an e-bike captured video of him running in West Hollywood.
A new interactive map by SentiLink, a fraud prevention company, shows ID theft rates, synthetic fraud rates and first-party fraud rates for counties across the U.S.
Residents are concerned that the property could pose health and safety risks. They worry about possible asbestos and lead contamination, as well as a burned electric vehicle that remains in the driveway.
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center says there's a 69% chance that a historic El Niño event could exceed the strength of previous events dating back to 1950.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
Loved ones say that 19-year-old William Leapart was a standout football player and person with a big heart.
11-year-old April Salazar shared an unforgettable moment with Karol G during the international superstar's concert at SoFi Stadium.
A Costa Mesa man and his 63-year-old mother were arrested in connection with a shooting in a Costa Mesa grocery store parking lot on Tuesday morning.
It happened at around 2 p.m., when Huntington Beach Police Department officers said they were called to a crash at the intersection of Skylab Road and Able Lane.
Newly proposed state legislation seeks to separate the Riverside County Sheriff's and Coroner's offices in order to eliminate potential conflicts of interest regarding in-custody death investigations. Sheriff Chad Bianco says the move could impact more than 600 jobs.
More than 120 boxes of McLaren F1 LEGO sets were discovered inside an abandoned van in Barstow. Police said they're connected to a recent boxcar theft.
Menifee police say that they've recovered the vehicle used in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 15-year-old boy last week, but they're still searching for the driver.
Riverside County Superior Court warned its residents about a jury duty scam falsely claiming people have outstanding warrants for missed jury duty notices.
Norco residents and city leaders are voicing their opposition to a Southern California Edison power line project that would bring miles of overhead power lines to the region.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, who worked for CBS Miami in the 1990s, was among those killed in the crash.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed $11 billion bond aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing and homelessness crises.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
California energy regulators have approved new restrictions on replacement tires that vehicle owners can buy, saying that the rules will protect the environment and save money in the long run.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mookie Betts homered and capped a three-hit night with an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4.
Nico Hansen finished with one save and had his third consecutive shutout to help the Colorado Rapids beat Los Angeles FC 1-0.
Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian Vázquez homered as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.
In a statement Wednesday, LLWS officials said: "There is no place for betting on Little League games and players or any youth sports competition."
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
The rate of identity theft fraud in Los Angeles County surpassed the national median during the first half of 2026, according to a new report by SentiLink, a fraud prevention company. David Maimon, a fraud expert, talks about the report’s findings.
Chef Imran Ali Mookhi talks about his new Khan Saab location in Santa Monica, which combines Indian and Pakistani flavors.
Sadie Murray, the Go-To Girlfriend, shares products to celebrate National Wellness Month.
Melissa Cottingham, owner of Melnificent Wingz, talks about her wings, which are inspired by cultures and flavors from around the world.
As students move on from dorm life, donated goods are up for sale at USC's thrift store pop-up.
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.
