Suspected 'Hills Bandit' Pleads Not Guilty In Bank Heists
The man believed to be the "Hills Bandit" reportedly pleaded not guilty in a Santa Ana courtroom Monday to a string of bank robberies that stretched from Santa Barbara to Laguna Niguel.
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The man believed to be the "Hills Bandit" reportedly pleaded not guilty in a Santa Ana courtroom Monday to a string of bank robberies that stretched from Santa Barbara to Laguna Niguel.
Authorities say a 31-year-old transient was behind bars Thursday on suspicion of attempted bank robbery.
Police asked for the public's help Thursday in identifying a man they say robbed a bank in Huntington Beach last week.
A man was wanted Thursday for robbing an Orange County bank at gunpoint.
A gun-toting robber grabbed cash after jumping a counter at a U.S. Bank branch office in Garden Grove on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A bank robbery suspect stopped by police claims he has explosives, prompting the evacuations around Katella and Western avenues in Stanton.
A Riverside man says he helped police catch a bank robber and now the bank isn't paying him the $10,000 reward they advertised.
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A man suspected in a string of bank robberies has been charged with holding up another bank in Ventura County.
Two Ventura County residents have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a local bank.
Investigators say a male demanded cash from a teller in the bank, located in the 11000 block of Beach Boulevard, at approximately 11 a.m.
"Mr. Hill, good luck to you. You know I'm not doing this because I hate you. It's just the law," Judge Conley said.
Police sought the public's help Friday in identifying a bank robbery suspect.
Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly robbed a bank in Camarillo on April 8.
LASD detectives reportedly recovered evidence believed to be related to the crime.
Authorities say they've arrested a Simi Valley man in connection with the robbery of a U.S. Bank branch on Friday afternoon.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of a former assistant manager accused of helping rob the bank where she worked by wearing a fake explosive device.
Anaheim police are looking for a gun-wielding bank robber in a cowboy hat.
A 38-year-old man suspected of robbing a bank in Anaheim was inspired by the "Grand Theft Auto" video game, according to authorities.
Police hope surveillance video will lead them to a woman who held up a West LA bank at gunpoint.
Authorities in San Bernardino County have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the attempted robbery of a Wells Fargo bank branch in downtown Redlands.
The FBI Friday sought the public's help in identifying two bank robbers wanted for 19 heists across the San Fernando Valley and LA's Westside.
Aurora Barrera, 33, of Huntington Park is charged with conspiracy to commit bank robbery and bank robbery in an indictment filed in Los Angeles federal court.
Deputies say they caught a man suspected of robbing a Citibank in Temecula when he was later stopped for a traffic violation.
Police are on the lookout for an apparently unarmed man who robbed a bank in the city of Tustin.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Jacob Alexander Demmin, 25, of Yorba Linda, was still employed at Ultimate Ninjas Gym in Anaheim Hills at the time of his arrest, authorities said.
No suspect was in custody as of 4 p.m.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
An emphasis has been placed on burn scar areas that are more susceptible to flooding, mudslides and debris flows.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Jacob Alexander Demmin, 25, of Yorba Linda, was still employed at Ultimate Ninjas Gym in Anaheim Hills at the time of his arrest, authorities said.
No suspect was in custody as of 4 p.m.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
An emphasis has been placed on burn scar areas that are more susceptible to flooding, mudslides and debris flows.
The California Highway Patrol is warning drivers to use alternate routes and use extra caution as roads are slick due to the heavy rain.
LAFD crews attempted to contain a fire that engulfed an industrial business in San Pedro.
Braun Levi, 18, was about a month away from graduating when he died. His family moved to Manhattan Beach after the Palisades Fire destroyed their home.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
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Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
Firefighters said that two of the residence's five occupants were found dead after they extinguished the fire. "Multiple household pets" also died in the blaze, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be at least an estimated $1.7 billion.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Jordan Eberle had a power-play goal, Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers also scored, and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points and James Harden added 29 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Tuesday night.
The Chargers will be represented by five players, including Justin Herbert and Derwin James Jr., while the Rams will send four players that include Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua.
Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker added 21 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Former NFL defensive lineman Tyrone Rodgers owns a Christmas Tree lot in Anaheim, providing a work opportunity for those in need.
Holiday travel turned messy and dangerous in Southern California on Wednesday as the holiday storm rolled in. Jeff Nguyen reports.
The community of Altadena dealt with mud pileups and flooding on Wednesday during the holiday storms in Southern California. Rina Nakano reports.
Mudslides along the Cajon Pass and in other parts of Southern California have made holiday travel a struggle for many. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Southern California's Christmas Eve rainfall is tapering down, but another round looks to be on its way. Evelyn Taft reports.
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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.
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