Detectives Release Security Video Of Santa Ana Robber Wearing Charcoal Mask
The man robbed the liquor store while brandishing a semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine.
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The man robbed the liquor store while brandishing a semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine.
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Police said in a statement that they found several "mean-spirited" social media posts shared among a group of students that included a 10-year-old girl who died by suicide earlier this month, but that none of the posts rose to the level of bullying or criminal conduct.
"We want people to remember who she was," said the aunt of a 10-year-old Santa Ana girl who was found dead in her home on Sunday.
Francisco Javier Lopez, 45, has been charged several felony counts of sexual abuse of a girl under the age of 11, including kidnapping to commit a sex offense, oral copulation, sexual penetration, sexual intercourse, forcible lewd and lascivious acts and a count of dissuading a witness.
Santa Ana detectives were at Hazard Elementary School on Monday investigating reports that the girl was bullied.
Prosecutors say Brandon Michael Fleury stalked and threatened to kidnap the families of the victims on Instagram.
Santa Ana police arrested two men Monday night suspected in a series of armed commercial robberies that could be related to armed robberies in Garden Grove and Westminster.
The California Department of Health said that fentanyl overdose deaths have skyrocketed — up 614% in four years.
Investigators hope new technology will help identify a young man whose remains were found in Trabuco Canyon more than two decades ago.
A federal affidavit filed with the criminal complaint alleges Griffin and Thompson committed at least 21 early morning burglaries or attempted burglaries between July 10 and Sept. 29.
Under the deal, Bellflower will likely be required to create a shelter with 40 to 50 beds for the homeless.
The unidentified officer was taken to a hospital to get checked out, but the department says he is OK and is expected to be released shortly.
Prank calls to 911 led deputies to a man they say was in under the influence of drugs and in someone else's Santa Ana apartment.
The employees of First Street Auto Parts were able to escape safely and there were no hostages.
Investigators say the fatally wounded man's car lost control, went over a curb over bushes and crashed onto a parking lot of Santa Ana College, 1530 W. 17th St. After crashing, the man -- who was the only person in the car -- was got out and collapsed.
The unidentified man was playing with a gun when it went off, hitting him in a cheek, police said. There were other people in the car, but no other injuries were reported.
The boy had a skull fracture, visible injuries to his body and face as well as internal injuries. The child also tested positive for methamphetamine and was listed in critical condition.
The illegal traffic stop happened Tuesday at about 9:50 p.m.at the intersection of Myrtle Street and Franklin Avenue. Police say the police imposter was in a Jeep without license plates, tinted windows and equipped with spotlights.
Santa Ana police are investigating after newly released video appeared to show a uniformed police officer engaged in a sex act in a patrol vehicle.
A pair of armed robbers wearing hoodies and masks hit at least two stores in Santa Ana and a lot of it was captured on video.
A family escaped their home by going out a window onto the roof, where they were rescued by police.
Police Wednesday arrested a Santa Ana man suspected of vandalizing a church using a large metal pipe.
Police have charged a Santa Ana woman with trying to kidnap a newborn baby.
A sharp-eyed neighbor helped police catch a suspected DUI driver who hit and critically injured a man in a wheelchair in Santa Ana.
Video from the scene showed that the incident appeared to happen near Harriet's Rooftop on the Sunset Strip.
The shopping center will be torn down for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a parking structure and bus loop that aim to make transit in the area more efficient.
A series of service outages for Verizon customers across Southern California were caused by alleged vandalism, according to company officials.
The man was found dead in the 27000 block of Attwell Lane at around 11:45 a.m., deputies said.
A person of interest was detained at the scene of a deadly shooting in South Gate on Saturday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials.
The fire was first reported at around 4:40 p.m. near the intersection of N. Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway, LACoFD officials said.
Burbank police said that a car caught fire after crashing in the area, which then quickly spread to the nearby hillside.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued in parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties after a brush fire broke out near Lake Piru on Saturday afternoon.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Video from the scene showed that the incident appeared to happen near Harriet's Rooftop on the Sunset Strip.
Video from the scene showed that the incident appeared to happen near Harriet's Rooftop on the Sunset Strip.
The shopping center will be torn down for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a parking structure and bus loop that aim to make transit in the area more efficient.
A series of service outages for Verizon customers across Southern California were caused by alleged vandalism, according to company officials.
The man was found dead in the 27000 block of Attwell Lane at around 11:45 a.m., deputies said.
A person of interest was detained at the scene of a deadly shooting in South Gate on Saturday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
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.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
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.
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
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.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
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.
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.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
Kyle Stowers tripled, singled and drove in two runs before exiting because of left hamstring discomfort in the fifth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 on Sunday.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Shohei Ohtani brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on an infield single and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night.
Kopitar will be honored after spending 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, during which he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and helped win two Stanley Cups.
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.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
A man was hospitalized after he was shot in the leg, LA County deputies said.
A man was taken into custody on Sunday after he allegedly broke into a Hidden Hills home, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The man was found dead in the 27000 block of Attwell Lane at around 11:45 a.m., deputies said.
An hours-long service outage for Southern California Verizon customers was caused by alleged vandalism. Brittney Ermon reports.
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, Nevada, his alleged killer is finally set to stand trial. Zach Boetto reports.
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.
