Film producer accused of defrauding clients out of over $100 million
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
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A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
Zachary Horwitz ran an elaborate $650 million Ponzi scheme centered around fake film distribution rights.
Two pastors of a Westminster storefront church have been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with running it as a Ponzi scheme, stealing as much as $25 million from 442 victims in the Vietnamese community.
Joe Hunt gained notoriety in the 1980s at the helm of the so-called Billionaire Boys Club, a group of well-to-do young men who ran a massive Ponzi scheme to fund their lavish lifestyle. Now, he's asking for Gov. Jerry Brown's and the public's help for his release.
Federal investigators say former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez and several other pro athletes were cheated out of more than $30 million.
A spokesperson for Ancier released a statement that said the apology was accompanied by an undisclosed monetary payment but acknowledged it was "in the seven figures."
A Los Angeles clergyman who ran a Ponzi scheme that cost investors $4.6 million has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
A pastor at a Chatsworth church, who pleaded guilty to bilking more than 82 people out of nearly $7 million, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison.
A U.S. attorney's statement says that 66-year-old Michael Stewart of Phoenix and 63-year-old John Packard of Long Beach were arrested Wednesday.
A Riverside man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for bilking victims across three states of millions in a real estate Ponzi scheme.
Adam Boskovich, of Laguna Niguel, has surrendered on a warrant to face charges of cheating 80 Orange County investors out of millions of dollars.
Two licensed insurance agents will appear in court Friday on charges they ran a $1.3 million Ponzi scheme targeting Latino investors, many of them senior citizens.
The concert promoter of events featuring Christian rock bands was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for a wire fraud scheme that bilked nearly $1 million from investors.
A man who had been a fugitive for more than five years after being indicted for allegedly running a "large-scale Ponzi scheme" is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday morning.
An Orange County man has been convicted of scamming dozens of elderly people out of about $2.8 million dollars.
A Chatsworth man pleaded guilty Tuesday to scamming nearly $13.5 million from his friends and family members who thought they were financing a wholesale business that distributed NASCAR merchandise.
Three former elementary school PTA members have been arrested and charged with running an alleged Ponzi scheme in Southern California that defrauded more than 40 people out of millions.
Tobey Maguire didn't just win $300,000 from a man convicted of running a Ponzi scheme -- the actor's attorney notes he also lost $168,500 to the convicted con man.
A veteran real estate broker and former Irvine planning commissioner has agreed to plead guilty to interstate wire fraud in federal court, admitting he cheated 34 people out of more than $4 million.
The head of National Lampoon Inc. was arrested Wednesday in West Hollywood in an alleged Ponzi scheme involving about $200 million.
Prosecutors say Peter Frommer entered pleas in federal court Tuesday to wire fraud, money laundering and failing to file taxes. He faces up to 33 years in prison.
San Bernardino County homicide detectives are seeking help from the public in identifying the female victim of a 25-year-old cold case homicide investigation in Lucerne Valley.
The Los Angeles Zoo released more than 650 endangered frogs into the San Gabriel Mountains in August, adding to the nearly 7,000 zoo-bred frogs that have been released into the wild for wildlife conservation.
Prosecutors allege that Julie Hanway Molina used the money to help pay for her home's mortgage and to pay off credit card bills.
A new documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," follows their pursuit of information and closure, which they were determined to find for themselves, other families who lost loved ones in the attacks and the American public.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
San Bernardino County homicide detectives are seeking help from the public in identifying the female victim of a 25-year-old cold case homicide investigation in Lucerne Valley.
The Los Angeles Zoo released more than 650 endangered frogs into the San Gabriel Mountains in August, adding to the nearly 7,000 zoo-bred frogs that have been released into the wild for wildlife conservation.
All presenting donors will receive an exclusive LA Rams x Red Cross T-shirt and will be entered to win other prizes.
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
Prosecutors allege that Julie Hanway Molina used the money to help pay for her home's mortgage and to pay off credit card bills.
The Los Angeles Zoo released more than 650 endangered frogs into the San Gabriel Mountains in August, adding to the nearly 7,000 zoo-bred frogs that have been released into the wild for wildlife conservation.
Prosecutors allege that Julie Hanway Molina used the money to help pay for her home's mortgage and to pay off credit card bills.
The National Weather Service says even though conditions will be cooler on Thursday, it will not be enough of a change to prevent heat-related danger.
Ohtani is heading to the IL after missing six of the Dodgers' last seven games. They're calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula in his place.
LA County firefighters said that the man's naked body was found floating in the water near the Malibu Lagoon.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 15-year-old son, Skylar, make the drive from Orange County to Koreatown to set up their food stand at the corner of Third Street and Vermont.
San Bernardino County homicide detectives are seeking help from the public in identifying the female victim of a 25-year-old cold case homicide investigation in Lucerne Valley.
Lake Elsinore is being eyed as the destination for a private luxury motorsports destination complete with a racetrack, country club and condominiums — all from the mind of a retired NASCAR driver.
An off-duty deputy helped his colleagues recover nearly $50,000 in stolen train cargo after the suspects drove by him on the freeway.
A 71-year-old woman was nearly beaten to death with a metal baseball bat after she helped a stranger who claimed he had just been robbed.
A Lake Elsinore man jumped in between In-N-Out workers and an irate customer swinging around a stick in the restaurant.
A new documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," follows their pursuit of information and closure, which they were determined to find for themselves, other families who lost loved ones in the attacks and the American public.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The new laws establish what the governor's office describes as the nation's first standards for independent third-party audits and assessments of AI technology.
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
California voters will decide in November whether to change how the state reviews the environmental impacts of certain major projects.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
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.
Ohtani is heading to the IL after missing six of the Dodgers' last seven games. They're calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula in his place.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 for their seventh consecutive win.
Ryan Gauld scored his 50th career goal with Vancouver and Yohei Takaoka recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season to help the Whitecaps beat the LA Galaxy 3-0.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terror attacks, there are generations who did not witness the sacrifices made or experience how the country changed overnight. The city of Rancho Cucamonga is making sure people never forget with a special remembrance ceremony and memorial park.
This week’s LA Sentinel segment highlights the Central Avenue Jazz Festival, Boom Squad and the Stovall Foundation’s 90th Anniversary.
Saddie Murray, the Go-To Girlfriend, shares products to help you start your mornings a little smarter.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell joins CBS LA Mornings to discuss several topics including the department’s response to dangerous street takeovers and his plan for police staffing during LA28.
Actor Patrick Renna joins CBS LA Mornings to discuss starring in and producing “Dugout Dads,” a new comedy series.
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.
