Santa Ana Man, 32, Guilty Of Having Sex, Smoking Pot With Girl, 12
A 32-year-old Santa Ana man pleaded guilty Friday to having sex and smoking pot with a 12-year-old girl.
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A 32-year-old Santa Ana man pleaded guilty Friday to having sex and smoking pot with a 12-year-old girl.
A transient was charged today with killing another homeless man — a drinking buddy — he thought stole money from him.
A Southern California investment adviser has pleaded guilty to securities fraud for bilking elderly residents in a $6 million Ponzi scheme.
A 19-year-old woman has been found safe after she was abducted from her hotel room Monday.
A former Tesoro High student pleaded guilty Monday to hacking into school computers to change grades and cheat on tests three years ago.
A Mexican national pleaded guilty in Los Angeles Monday to charges he hacked into hundreds of computers to extort victims into making sexually explicit videos for him.
Investigators say they found hundreds of photos of "young girls naked and being raped" and 88 movies, including one file titled, "Venezuela Girls 3-4 years old."
According to Orange County sheriff's officials, it was on October 15th, 2007 when 30-year-old, Michelle Nicole Stearns lost control of her BMW while driving northbound on Del Obispo Street near Quail Run. The car jumped the curb, hit a traffic sign and crashed into 32-year-old Jose Umberto Barranco-Patino, killing him. The crash also triggered a power outage in the area for about 600 customers.
A Vietnam veteran who was in a wheelchair was mugged of $880 by two suspects in Santa Ana.
Officials described the smell on the outside of a Santa Ana house as overpowering.
A gas leak prompted the evacuation and cancelation of all classes at Century High School in Santa Ana Wednesday.
One hundred and eighty jobs have been cut by UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement in Santa Ana as part of a company consolidation.
Three masked men who robbed two women of thousands of dollars in cash while they were fixing a flat tire remain at large Friday.
A Costa Mesa man has been taken into custody in connection with the pistol-whipping robbery of an electronic store owner in Santa Ana.
A woman has been charged with gang-related murder over a deadly shooting at an Orange County restaurant.
Authorities are investigating graffiti messages threatening President Barack Obama and Governor Jerry Brown in an Orange County city near where threats to the governor were scrawled last month.
Officials say three of four suspects in the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander outside a Santa Ana restaurant are behind bars.
Police hope the a surveillance video showing two groups of men fighting over which Mexican state is best will help them identify the shooter of an innocent man.
The man who was shot in a fight in Santa Ana over which Mexican state is best died Wednesday when he was removed from life-support machines.
The 35-year-old man who was shot in the face after an argument Sunday night may be taken off life support
An arguement at a Santa Ana restaurant ends in a shooting.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of helping his friend rob, beat and kill a Santa Ana resident.
Prosecutors say an Orange County woman has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after she lured her ex-boyfriend with the promise of sex, then had her current boyfriend kill him.
An attorney for former Enron President Jeff Skilling says the U.S. Bureau of Prisons denied his client's request for a temporary release from prison to attend his son's funeral.
Police say Jose Alberto Neri was high on methamphetamine and claimed church members reflected in his bedroom mirror were "invading his privacy".
One person died after a shooting in a parking lot at a West Hills shopping center.
Security cameras captured the moment a North Hollywood laundromat owner and her employees fought back against a robbery suspect.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
A pursuit ended in a Riverside parking lot after San Bernardino County deputies shot and killed the suspect on Thursday.
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn sided with Bell residents after city officials announced plans to sell their homes for a redevelopment project.
One person died after a shooting in a parking lot at a West Hills shopping center.
Security cameras captured the moment a North Hollywood laundromat owner and her employees fought back against a robbery suspect.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
A pursuit ended in a Riverside parking lot after San Bernardino County deputies shot and killed the suspect on Thursday.
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn sided with Bell residents after city officials announced plans to sell their homes for a redevelopment project.
One person died after a shooting in a parking lot at a West Hills shopping center.
Security cameras captured the moment a North Hollywood laundromat owner and her employees fought back against a robbery suspect.
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn sided with Bell residents after city officials announced plans to sell their homes for a redevelopment project.
LAPD said the transnational crime ring targeted jewelry and retail stores in the U.S., U.K. and Canada since at least 2016.
Applause rang out in the boardroom after the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project was unanimously approved to move forward by board members, essentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the 405 Freeway.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, police said.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
Huntington Beach city officials on Sunday issued a warning to the public due to increased stingray activity along the shoreline in recent days.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
A pursuit ended in a Riverside parking lot after San Bernardino County deputies shot and killed the suspect on Thursday.
San Bernardino City Council member Treasure Ortiz was charged with two counts of eavesdropping for illegally recording police in connection to her $2 million lawsuit against the city.
The man was found with "traumatic injuries" in Nuevo at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Riverside County deputies said.
Ontario International Airport unveiled a new monument sign as officials rang in a "new era" of aviation in the Inland Empire and celebrated a decade of local control during an event on Wednesday.
After yet another notably sized earthquake struck near Indio overnight, following two days of seismic activity, renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones says that even more temblors could hit the area due to its proximity to the San Andreas Fault system.
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Gov. Newsom is accusing the Trump administration of pressuring a planned interview between a U.S. media company and the Democratic governor to be cancelled. The Trump administration has fired back at those claims.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nick Martinell scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half on Wednesday night to help Northwestern beat USC 74-68 and snap a five game losing streak.
Mikael Granlund and Cutter Gauthier scored in the shootout and Lukas Dostal stopped 40 shots as Anaheim defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche for the Ducks' fifth straight win Wednesday night.
Gabriela Jaquez scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting, and No. 3 UCLA routed Purdue 96-48 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, and Anton Forsberg made 28 saves after taking over for injured Darcy Kuemper in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-3 victory over the slumping New York Rangers.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
One person died after a shooting in a parking lot at a West Hills shopping center.
An angry crowd shouted at the Bell mayor and police chief, accusing the department of helping immigration agents. Chief Damien Velasco denied the allegations. Laurie Perez reports.
One person died after a shooting in a parking lot at a West Hills shopping center.
The first modular home as part of Steadfast LA and Samara's modular housing initiative was installed in Altadena following the Eaton Fire on Thursday morning. Gio Insignares reports.
Security cameras captured the moment a North Hollywood laundromat owner and her employees fought back against a robbery suspect. Lauren Pozen 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.
