Hawthorne Woman Gets Prison For Fake Funerals
Faye Shilling will serve a two-year federal prison term and ordered to pay about $330,500 in restitution for her part in an insurance fraud scheme.
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Faye Shilling will serve a two-year federal prison term and ordered to pay about $330,500 in restitution for her part in an insurance fraud scheme.
Hundreds of California inmates serving life sentences want a federal judge to suspend a 2008 voter-approved law that they allege illegally extends their prison terms.
A man who attacked a woman who escaped by scrambling down a cliff at Point Dume State Park in Malibu was sentenced to 24 years in prison.
A California-based Internal Revenue service agent is facing nine years in prison for cheating on taxes.
Jailers ask: "What's that you're holding, Kyndric?" --or words to that effect. "It's a bag of cocaine," answers Kyndric. --or words to that effect.
Clarence "C.J" Stewart, O.J. Simpson's co-defendant in a 2007 robbery and kidnapping trial that led to both men being convicted and sent to prison, will soon be released.
ATF officials say a pair of Glendale men will serve one year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and trafficking charges.
A 22-year-old Bellflower man has been sentenced to 198 years to life in prison in the murders of two teen boys.
Angel Duarte Cerna was convicted last Tuesday of first-degree murder for killing Gabriella Herrera and dumping her body along the Pomona freeway.
An Orange County inmate reportedly got salami-free meals for two months by citing the 'Seinfeld' holiday before the county got the order thrown out in court.
When actor Wesley Snipes enters prison Thursday, he'll leave behind his wife, young children and celebrity neighbors in the wealthy Florida enclave made infamous by next-door neighbor Tiger Woods.
Los Angeles County prosecutors say a man convicted of fatally shooting a Burbank woman has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison.
A man convicted of the 1984 murder of his supervisor at a Los Angeles airport restaurant has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Cell phones are being smuggled into prisons across California, and convicted killer Charles Manson even found a way to obtain one.
The Supreme Court appears ready to endorse an order calling on California to move thousands of inmates out of its overcrowded prisons so that those who remain get adequate health care.
A Long Beach gang member has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2006 apartment building shooting death of a man and wounding of two others.
A small fight in the morning chow line turned into an bigger one later on Tuesday, leaving eight inmates with minor injuries.
Federal authorities have ordered the rapper T.I. to report directly to a federal prison in Arkansas by Nov. 1 to start serving his 11 month prison sentence.
A California businessman who spent more than two years in an Iranian prison after being accused of passing money to a rebel group returned home Thursday.
A federal judge has rejected an attempt by the California Attorney General's office to send a man released after 26 years behind bars back to prison.
"Die Hard" director John McTiernan has been sentenced to one year in prison for lying during a Hollywood wiretapping investigation of private investigator Anthony Pellicano.
A Corona man was sentenced today after pleading guilty to nine felony counts for groping female joggers and pedestrians in parks and, in one instance, outside a grocery store.
The methamphetamine-addled killer of an elderly Southern California couple has been sentenced to two consecutive life prison terms.
The new CineSpace Studios campus in Woodland Hills stretches over 10 acres and features six sound stages.
The turtle, named Porkchop, was rescued in March 2025 from tangled fishing line wrapped around its flipper, keeping it from swimming away.
The flight turned around due to engine problems, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Police said a 30-year-old woman was driving southbound on the street when her tire allegedly locked and she lost control.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
The flight turned around due to engine problems, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The new CineSpace Studios campus in Woodland Hills stretches over 10 acres and features six sound stages.
The turtle, named Porkchop, was rescued in March 2025 from tangled fishing line wrapped around its flipper, keeping it from swimming away.
Police said a 30-year-old woman was driving southbound on the street when her tire allegedly locked and she lost control.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
The new CineSpace Studios campus in Woodland Hills stretches over 10 acres and features six sound stages.
The turtle, named Porkchop, was rescued in March 2025 from tangled fishing line wrapped around its flipper, keeping it from swimming away.
Police said a 30-year-old woman was driving southbound on the street when her tire allegedly locked and she lost control.
Officials had the eastbound 10 Freeway in West Covina closed for about an hour due to an overturned car.
The woman fell into the San Gabriel River during a hike near the Bridge to Nowhere early Sunday morning, according to the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team.
The Big Bear bald eagles have another clutch of eggs after losing their initial set earlier this season.
Rudy Martinez's family is demanding justice, saying their 36-year-old relative was shot and killed by an Anaheim police officer.
The National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team works with local agencies during hazardous material investigations.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
The Santa Ana Police Department booked the inmate into the Theo Lacy Facility on Feb. 19 for vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and obstructing or resisting a peace officer.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
The fundraising effort came after Cal Baptist University announced that the men's wrestling, golf and swimming and diving teams would be cut.
Deputies say that the suspect fired at a moving vehicle in the 25000 block of Florida Avenue at around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday. No one was struck by gunfire.
The Big Bear bald eagles have another clutch of eggs after losing their initial set earlier this season.
The crash happened at around 5 a.m. on southbound lanes of the 215 freeway near Central Avenue, according to a news release from the California Highway Patrol.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
For the second day in a row, thousands of people took to the streets of Los Angeles to express their hopes for freedom after the death of Iran's longtime leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when the U.S. and Israel launched a joint air strike on Iran.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Demonstrators took to the streets of Los Angeles on Saturday in the wake of a U.S. and Israeli strike on Iran overnight, which killed multiple Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in regulation, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish both converted in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3-2.
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
No. 2 UCLA has completed the first undefeated regular season in Big Ten women's basketball in 11 years.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show founder and promoter, Bill DePriest, talks about what to expect at this weekend’s upcoming show.
Director Byron Howard talks about “Zootopia 2” and why people have responded so well to the “Zootopia” franchise.
Melanie Fish, Expedia travel expert, discusses the newly-released 2026 Air Hacks Report, revealing a major shift in traveler savings: Friday has become the cheapest day of the week to fly and book.
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday, as traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
Hedy Chang Hedy-CEO and President of Attendance Works, talks about the most recent federal data showing that chronic absenteeism continues to rise.
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.
