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".
The incident was initially reported as a garage fire, but it quickly spread to the attic.
The reveal comes more than one year after Hernandez was last seen at the Hollywood Hills home of singer D4vd, authorities said.
In March, the DOJ received information that a cardroom dealer was suspected of stealing gaming chips from The Gardens Casino. "Investigators reviewed pertinent information and worked collaboratively with cardroom staff," CA DOJ wrote in a news release.
The resolution drafted by LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin says that while developing skills in technology is critical in the digital world, excessive screen time can also have negative effects.
The state can appeal the ruling if it chooses to.
The incident was initially reported as a garage fire, but it quickly spread to the attic.
The reveal comes more than one year after Hernandez was last seen at the Hollywood Hills home of singer D4vd, authorities said.
In March, the DOJ received information that a cardroom dealer was suspected of stealing gaming chips from The Gardens Casino. "Investigators reviewed pertinent information and worked collaboratively with cardroom staff," CA DOJ wrote in a news release.
The resolution drafted by LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin says that while developing skills in technology is critical in the digital world, excessive screen time can also have negative effects.
The state can appeal the ruling if it chooses to.
The incident was initially reported as a garage fire, but it quickly spread to the attic.
In March, the DOJ received information that a cardroom dealer was suspected of stealing gaming chips from The Gardens Casino. "Investigators reviewed pertinent information and worked collaboratively with cardroom staff," CA DOJ wrote in a news release.
The resolution drafted by LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin says that while developing skills in technology is critical in the digital world, excessive screen time can also have negative effects.
Airport leaders say the testing phase requires 30 consecutive days of continuous service without major problems before passengers can ride.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
California state officials are sounding the alarm over an early mosquito season due to an uncharacteristically warm winter, leading to an explosion in population.
Cooler temperatures and some rain are predicted for Southern California after a warm weekend.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
More than 500 firearms were seized from a Riverside County home last week when deputies served a search warrant during an investigation into the sale of illegal firearms.
Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers each hit RBI singles in the first inning that held up to support starter Landen Roupp, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced that it will lay off 284 employees in the next 10 days, citing funding cuts by the county's board of supervisors.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
Yee said she decided to suspend her bid for California governor because her experience and competence were not polling highly enough for her to win.
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Lenyn Sosa had a pinch-hit, two-run double during a three-run eighth inning, reliever Louis Varland bailed out struggling closer Jeff Hoffman by inducing a game-ending double-play grounder, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday unanimously authorized $9.5 million to help repair sidewalks near venues for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
With just 50 days until the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, event organizers are set to release tickets for all 104 matches of the international soccer tournament.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
"We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us," the Rivas Hernandez family said. "We miss her deeply."
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
The costume designer behind “Clueless” shares her book, designs, what inspires her -- and fashion class experiences at Mona May's studio.
Villa de la Paz condominium owners talk about legal battles they face in attempting to rebuild after the Palisades Fire.
Culver City Safe Routes to School celebrates Earth Day with a morning street closure, while Metro LA offers free rides and South LA recycling center offers free dumping.
Some of the best pizza spots in Los Angeles will be on deck for Pizza City Fest at LA Live this weekend. Founder Steve Dolinsky brings along Thomas Desantis from “Anna Pizza,” Brett Cooper from “Prime Pizza,” and Nakul Mahendro from “BADMAASH” to CBS LA.
A critical question for Southern California—where does our water actually come from? After a winter of record warmth and rapid snow melting, the answer could have big implications for our water future. CBS LA climatologist Marina Jurica explains.
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.