Ex-Californian Gets 10 Years For $13M Fraud
James Eberhart received a 10-year sentence Monday and was ordered to repay more than 800 victims across the country. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud in September.
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James Eberhart received a 10-year sentence Monday and was ordered to repay more than 800 victims across the country. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud in September.
With more than 60 percent of jail inmates nationwide awaiting trial and many unable to afford bail, reforms are underway that rely less on the crime charged and a judge's hunch and more on data to predict who can safely be released to later return to court and which dangerous defendants should remain locked up.
Mass murderer Charles Manson has gotten a license to marry a 26-year-old woman who visits him in prison.
Authorities say a 27-year-old man convicted of raping two women he met at a café was sentenced Thursday to 30 years to life in prison.
A reputed leader of a Southern California gang that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars through sophisticated fraud schemes has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison.
A ballot measure passed by voters this week is already freeing California suspects from jail as their felony charges are reduced to misdemeanors, and people previously convicted of the charges receive reduced sentences as they appear in court.
Jose Jesus Perez was sentenced Monday in Riverside federal court for civil rights violations that included kidnapping, sexual abuse and bodily injury.
A Southern California man convicted of killing three people, including two brothers, in a gang shooting has been sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole.
A homeless man Friday was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the fatal attack of a woman in Hollywood.
A former Bell City Council woman turned herself in Monday to serve time for her part in the city's salary scandal.
A former bell city councilwoman was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for her role in a scandal that almost bankrupted the city.
Solitary confinement opponents have filed a lawsuit hoping to get state officials to release thousands of documents about the use of "isolated segregation" in California prisons.
A California man who used Facebook and other Internet communications to connect with al-Qaida and planned to train its fighters in Pakistan was sentenced Monday to 13 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release.
Officials say foul play is suspected in the deaths of two inmates at a federal prison in Southern California, which is on lockdown as an investigation proceeds.
Joshua James Corbett made a brief appearance in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday, two days after he was arrested after police say he broke into the Oscar-winning actress' home.
Former Bell city manager Robert Rizzo was in federal custody at a Santa Barbara County penitentiary to begin serving two consecutive prison sentences, authorities said Monday.
Former Bell City Manager Robert Rizzo Friday was expected to surrender to the U.S. Marshals Office in downtown Los Angeles.
The state Senate has passed a bill that punishes users of crack and powder cocaine equally in an attempt to reduce racial bias in prison sentences.
A former employee who embezzled nearly $370,000 from the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles has been sentenced to a year and eight months in federal prison.
A man convicted of hiring Los Angeles gang members to kill his wife was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison.
Southern California brothers who took turns molesting two little girls are going to prison.
A former Southern California teacher who used the Internet to lure a 14-year-old boy into having sex has been sentenced to 23 ½ years in federal prison.
The District Attorney's Office reported Thursday that Jaime Vidales has been charged with killing Miguel Sanchez in July 1997. If convicted he faces life in prison without possibility of parole.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials have acknowledged that some low-level, nonviolent prisoners are being released early under a federal court order to reduce the inmate population.
A man who admitted to running over his estranged wife's Chihuahua on purpose was sentenced Monday to 16 months in prison.
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.
João Klauss scored two goals two minutes apart in the first 13 minutes — after a score by Lucas Sanabria — and the Los Angeles Galaxy cruised to a 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC.
The chase began in South Los Angeles, according to LAPD officers.
Mark Delgado had a goal and an assist, Son Heung-Min had two assists and Hugo Lloris posted a second straight clean sheet to help Los Angeles FC beat Houston 2-0 after the Dynamo lost two players to red cards.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
A rare celestial event will be taking place in the sky above California on Saturday night, as six planets are expected to be visible in what is being called a "planetary parade."
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
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 chase began in South Los Angeles, according to LAPD officers.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested last week for allegedly spray-painting swastikas on the side of a Jewish temple in Burbank, according to police.
Two people were arrested and two suspects remain at large for multiple catalytic converter thefts in the Los Feliz area early Friday morning, according to Los Angeles police.
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.
California Highway Patrol officers say that one of the cars drove over a barrier and into oncoming traffic where they collided head-on with another vehicle.
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 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.
Emotions ran high at a special meeting in Moreno Valley as city leaders addressed why it red-tagged and closed a local mall.
Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
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.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
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.
The fundraising effort came after Cal Baptist University announced that the men's wrestling, golf and swimming and diving teams would be cut.
João Klauss scored two goals two minutes apart in the first 13 minutes — after a score by Lucas Sanabria — and the Los Angeles Galaxy cruised to a 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC.
Mark Delgado had a goal and an assist, Son Heung-Min had two assists and Hugo Lloris posted a second straight clean sheet to help Los Angeles FC beat Houston 2-0 after the Dynamo lost two players to red cards.
Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win.
Anton Forsberg made 29 saves, Alex Laferriere scored in the second period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak.
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.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
The Cal Baptist University men's wrestling team has raised more than $1 million in an effort to reinstate its program after school officials announced it would be one of three major sporting programs getting cut by the school in the coming months. Zach Boetto reports.
The driver was tackled in the backyard of a home near E. Allington Street and White Avenue and taken into custody. It's unclear if the passenger was arrested.
Hunter Sowards provides the latest details in the developing situation in Iran, which saw the U.S. and Israel launch another round of strikes in "Operation Epic Fury."
Sheba Turk reports from the blue carpet of the NAACP Image Awards, where stars brought the glitz and glam ahead of the renowned awards show.
Shirley Raines, otherwise known as "Ms. Shirley," the social media creator and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, who is known for her activism on Skid Row, was honored with a memorial service on Saturday. Gio Insignares reports.
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.
