Hollywood executive's son accused in murders of wife and in-laws dies in custody, officials say
The victims lived with Samuel Bond Haskell and the couple's three young children in their Tarzana home and were last seen around Nov. 6, 2023.
Sylmar man to serve life in prison for child exploitation
The FBI believes there may be additional victims who have not been identified yet.
Investigation underway of child's body found in Panorama City parking lot
The LAPD is asking for the public's help in identifying the 3- to 4-year-old boy who was found dead Saturday morning.
Border patrol agent charged with assaulting Long Beach police officer
A border patrol agent allegedly involved in the contentious arrest of a Walmart employee in Pico Rivera has been charged after allegedly assaulting a Long Beach police officer.
Mayor Karen Bass signs executive directive in support of immigrant communities
The directive calls for city departments to be better prepared for federal immigration activity on city property by bolstering protocols and training for such incidents.
LA Sheriff's deputy pleads guilty to attempting to smuggle Pringles cans filled with heroin into jail
Michael Meiser, 40, of Lancaster, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Crews battle Moreno Vally brush fire, evacuation warnings in place
The blaze, named the Reche Fire, erupted on a hillside in the area of Reche Canyon Road and Smiley Boulevard, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Irvine police arrest 3 for "bank-jugging" and warn of the trending crime
Bank-jugging is when suspects stake out banks and watch for customers who withdraw cash, follow them to their cars and then burglarize them.
Paul McCartney announces 2025 tour dates, kicking off in Palm Desert
The Palm Desert, September 29 date is the only California stop for the Got Back Tour, with the second date on October 4 in Las Vegas.
Los Angeles Zoo releases nearly 700 endangered frogs and tadpoles in San Gabriel Mountains
Except for 38 frogs that were rescued in 2024, all of the other southern mountain yellow-legged tadpoles and frogs were bred at the zoo.
Thursday to be the hottest day of Southern California 3-day heat wave
KCAL News has issued a Next Weather Alert for the inland communities on Thursday, as peak heat arrives on the last day of a three-day heat wave.
Brown pelicans recovered from domoic acid poisoning are released in Huntington Beach
Animal care staff at the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center nursed the 13 pelicans back to health as a domoic acid poisoning event sickened marine life along the entire Southern California coastline.
Crews contain brush fire burning near Castaic
The blaze, named the Bert Fire, broke out near The Old Road and Biscailuz Drive, and reached 47 acres on Tuesday afternoon.
LA County's new homeless services department has a new head
The board formally appointed Sarah Mahin as director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing on Tuesday.
Los Angeles chef at Kato restaurant wins James Beard Award
The prestigious culinary award is often referred to as "the Oscars of Food," and Chef Jonathan Yao was the only L.A. winner at the June 2025 ceremony.