Rancho Cucamonga Man Charged In 2003 Killing Of Woman Found In San Diego Dumpster
Jack Dennis Potter, 68, has been accused of killing 54-year-old Laurie Diane Potter, whose legs were discovered inside a dumpster in Rancho San Diego in October 2003.
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Jack Dennis Potter, 68, has been accused of killing 54-year-old Laurie Diane Potter, whose legs were discovered inside a dumpster in Rancho San Diego in October 2003.
The homelessness crisis across the state continues to grow, but Gov. Gavin Newsom now believes he has a plan that will get thousands of people off the streets with the help of $12 billion.
The alleged captain of an overloaded boat that sank off the coast of San Diego on May 2, 2021, killing three people and 33 others being pulled from the water, is now facing federal charges
Authorities Monday suspended their search following the wreck of an overcrowded smuggling boat Sunday morning off San Diego's coastline which left at least three dead and several more injured.
Apple announced Monday it will expand its Culver City and San Diego teams as part of its plan to create 20,000 new jobs in the U.S.
A man in downtown San Diego shot and killed one person and then walked another block and opened fire again, wounding four people before police subdued him with a Taser.
The video shows a man made his way into the enclosure with a little girl and stop for a picture. He then runs back toward enclosure fence, dropping the daughter at one point, as an elephant approaches and seems to trumpet a warning.
A driver plowed through a sidewalk homeless encampment Monday in downtown San Diego, killing three people and injuring six others, authorities said.
The controversy sparked last June when a barista named Lenin asked customer and plaintiff Amber Giles to wear a mask in the store. She refused and left.
San Diego Comic-Con 2021 will once again be closing its doors to in-person celebrations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Nanette Barragan traveled to the border this week to see for herself that more families seeking asylum in the U.S. are being allowed entry at the San Ysidro point of entry in San Diego.
Trimaine Davis was among three people selected by the NFL for helping others during the coronavirus pandemic.
An active shooter was reported Tuesday just before 9 p.m. at a Target in the 3100 block of Business Park Drive in the San Diego County city of Vista. The San Diego Sheriff's Department says several 911 calls reported what sounded like gunfire in the store.
Approximately 11,400 pounds of cocaine and 9,000 pounds of cocaine had been seized in the international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean between October and December, according to the Coast Guard.
The troop had been infected with the B.1.429 variant of coronavirus, which is on the rise in California and officials say is more contagious than other strains.
Prosecutors say between June and September of last year, nine inmates filed fraudulent claims with the state's unemployment benefit system, lying about their eligibility and addresses, which was also a violation of state prison rules about applying for public aid.
The zoo says two of its gorillas began coughing on Wednesday, Jan. 6, prompting zoo officials to test their fecal samples for SARS-CoV-2. Preliminary tests detected the virus on Jan. 8, according to the zoo.
Family members say Ashli Babbitt, the 35-year-old San Diego woman shot and killed by Capitol Police while storming the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, loved her country and President Donald Trump.
The vending machines, which dispense self-test kits, were placed just ahead of the start of UC San Diego's winter quarter. The machines are also accompanied by a nearby drop-off bin where people can place their samples.
About 7,000 residents on the west side of Fallbrook have been ordered to evacuate.
North America's oldest living pygmy hippo, Hannah Shirley, celebrated her 47th birthday at San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center Thursday with a Zoom party and cake.
Mount Saint Mary's University, Whittier College, the YMCA of Los Angeles and several other several non-profits serving disadvantaged communities in Southern California received million-dollar gifts from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott.
Because SARS CoV-2 is shed in the gastrointestinal tract, a letter from UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla the virus has been detected in its wastewater.
Sammy Willie Gates was arrested on Sept. 9 in connection with the theft from a dead man, but investigators say he has been linked to five more thefts.
The pet supply giant announced Tuesday it would stop selling shock collars, which pet owners use to curb unwanted behaviors like excessive barking or to train puppies to stay within a yard.
Just days after reopening for the first time in nearly seven years, a stretch of the Mulholland Highway known as "The Snake" is already drawing safety concerns from people living in Agoura Hills.
Police say that the 28-year-old Lynwood man intentionally struck the pedestrian as he crossed Newport Avenue at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Authorities say that the 54-year-old man "heroically kept his son afloat" after their kayak capsized on Lake Perris on Saturday afternoon.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Matthew Stafford threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns, Puka Nacua and Blake Corum both scored twice and the Los Angeles Rams rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 45-17 win on Sunday and stay tied for the NFC West lead.
Just days after reopening for the first time in nearly seven years, a stretch of the Mulholland Highway known as "The Snake" is already drawing safety concerns from people living in Agoura Hills.
Police say that the 28-year-old Lynwood man intentionally struck the pedestrian as he crossed Newport Avenue at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Authorities say that the 54-year-old man "heroically kept his son afloat" after their kayak capsized on Lake Perris on Saturday afternoon.
The USC Trojans will face the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2025 Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, marking the fourth-straight year that Lincoln Riley has led the team to a bowl game.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Just days after reopening for the first time in nearly seven years, a stretch of the Mulholland Highway known as "The Snake" is already drawing safety concerns from people living in Agoura Hills.
Police say that the 28-year-old Lynwood man intentionally struck the pedestrian as he crossed Newport Avenue at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
A trading card shop in Burbank reports that it was hit for more than $100,000 in stolen Pokémon and sports cards during an overnight burglary earlier this week.
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
A pair of earthquakes shook parts of Riverside County, near Idyllwild, on Thanksgiving Day.
Authorities say that the 54-year-old man "heroically kept his son afloat" after their kayak capsized on Lake Perris on Saturday afternoon.
The two-decade investigation began on March 21, 2004, when 18-year-old Hemet man Reynaldo Burts was found dead in the hills near Idyllwild.
Two Highland residents were arrested in connection with a homicide in Moreno Valley in early November, according to Riverside County deputies.
The crash happened at around 5:20 p.m. on Friday near Magnolia Avenue and Polk Street, according to a news release from the Riverside Police Department.
Police said that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
Eric Dailey Jr. led all five UCLA starters in double figures with 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and UCLA handed Oregon a 74-63 defeat.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Matthew Stafford threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns, Puka Nacua and Blake Corum both scored twice and the Los Angeles Rams rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 45-17 win on Sunday and stay tied for the NFC West lead.
The USC Trojans will face the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2025 Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, marking the fourth-straight year that Lincoln Riley has led the team to a bowl game.
Lauren Betts had season highs of 24 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks as No. 4 UCLA routed Oregon 80-59 in their Big Ten opener.
No. 1 Indiana is headed to its first Rose Bowl in 58 years to face Oklahoma or Alabama.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Looking for unique gifts for those on your holiday list? From self-care to performance art, gifting these different experiences will surely bring a smile to someone's face.
A quiet Newport Beach neighborhood will deal with emergency drilling over the next several leaks after a methane leak forced evacuations. Alys Martinez reports.
How can you keep your holiday spending in control? Financial expert and Kikoff CEO Cynthia Chen joins CBS LA to give some tips and tricks.
The winter warmup continues in Southern California. Alex Biston reports.
It's unclear what caused the fire.
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.
