Stiffer penalties for smash-and-grab retail thefts signed into law in California
Smash-and-grab retail thefts that result in major damage to businesses will bring longer sentences in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bill into law Thursday.
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Smash-and-grab retail thefts that result in major damage to businesses will bring longer sentences in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bill into law Thursday.
The man who stole a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash can in a city park in Kansas will spend about 15 years in prison, although most of that sentence is related to a burglary that happened a few days later.
Several suspects smashed a large window of a Dior store on Melrose in Beverly Grove early Thursday morning with a sledgehammer and a rock, then fled the scene on foot. Some merchandise may have been stolen.
At least three restaurants were burglarized in Long Beach over the weekend: The Breakfast Bar, Speak Cheezy, and Baja Sonora Mexican Restaurant.
Los Angeles police officers responded to a report of a burglary in Sun Valley at about 3 a.m. Friday in the area of Bradley Ave. and Fleetwood St.
Los Angeles police officers responded to a reported smash-and-grab burglary at a pizza restaurant in Studio City early Thursday morning.
A marijuana-dispensary burglary suspect was reportedly taken into custody following a police pursuit early Monday morning.
Six suspects, several cars and hundreds of pounds of marijuana and other pot products were stolen from a dispensary in Silver Lake on Wednesday.
Some Riverside police officers saved Christmas for a family whose presents were stolen right out from under their tree in a burglary, the department said Tuesday.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office warned local businesses of a national rise in burglary thefts targeting semi-trucks after recent break-ins in the area.
While her mother was dog sitting her French bulldog, Cardi, two suspects broke into the home by going through the upstairs balcony.
Rick Montanez reports from Long Beach, where at least three burglaries terrorized one neighborhood overnight, prompting local law enforcement to up their presence in an effort to combat additional incidents.
The Sheriff's office called in a ladder truck after a burglary suspect climbed up a roof.
A second suspect may still be inside the store. Mark Liu reports.
A business owner called police after his security system detected someone inside JC Company Mart. Mark Liu reports.
A total of four people were arrested after the wild chase ended with a crash. Kandiss Crone reports.
Police believe he has been vandalizing and burglarizing stores in the Pico Boulevard corridor. Chris Holmstrom rpeorts.
The thieves took clothes, but couldn't get to any of the shoes because there are no full pairs in the front of the store. Amy Johnson reports.
Many San Gabriel Valley residents are looking for ways to protect themselves after a man was shot and two women were zip tied during a home invasion in Temple City. Laurie Perez reports.
Reports of a burglary at a West L.A. shopping center prompted a large response from LAPD officers early Tuesday morning.
The break-in was caught on video, which shows two men wearing masks. Marci Gonzalez reports.
According to police, a vehicle drove through the front window of the store before a group of suspects made off with an unknown amount of property.
Sky9's Desmond Shaw was over the scene of an attempted burglary at a home in Tarzana. Several intruders attempted to break into a home, but the homeowner fired shots at them. It is unclear if any of the intruders were hit. LAPD is on the scene.
Police say Anthony Cifuentes was captured on video, standing over the residents of a home he broke into and staring at them while they slept. Chris Holmstrom reports.
Officers continued their investigation into a hot prowl turned homicide Tuesday morning after a 65-year-old man was found dead in his apartment in Lincoln Heights. Tina Patel reports on the burglary turned homicide.
A private jet carrying the Gonzaga men's basketball team stopped right as another plane lifted off the runway.
The Los Angeles Police Department accuses Dr. Babak Hajhosseini of using job recruiting websites to find his victims.
Los Angeles was the site of two Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project home builds -- in 1995 in the Watts/ Willowbrook neighborhood and again in 2007 in South Central Los Angeles and San Pedro.
Senate Bill 707 will require textile and apparel companies to address waste and create options for recycling unwanted items.
CHP Sgt. David Celaya said the dealership where the trucks were stolen from Sunday night had been tracking vehicle locations. Officers were able to catch up with the suspects, who were traveling together, on the 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita Monday afternoon.
A private jet carrying the Gonzaga men's basketball team stopped right as another plane lifted off the runway.
The Los Angeles Police Department accuses Dr. Babak Hajhosseini of using job recruiting websites to find his victims.
Los Angeles was the site of two Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project home builds -- in 1995 in the Watts/ Willowbrook neighborhood and again in 2007 in South Central Los Angeles and San Pedro.
Senate Bill 707 will require textile and apparel companies to address waste and create options for recycling unwanted items.
CHP Sgt. David Celaya said the dealership where the trucks were stolen from Sunday night had been tracking vehicle locations. Officers were able to catch up with the suspects, who were traveling together, on the 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita Monday afternoon.
A private jet carrying the Gonzaga men's basketball team stopped right as another plane lifted off the runway.
The Los Angeles Police Department accuses Dr. Babak Hajhosseini of using job recruiting websites to find his victims.
Senate Bill 707 will require textile and apparel companies to address waste and create options for recycling unwanted items.
CHP Sgt. David Celaya said the dealership where the trucks were stolen from Sunday night had been tracking vehicle locations. Officers were able to catch up with the suspects, who were traveling together, on the 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday for portions of the Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains and valleys.
It happened on Friday evening near S. Maywood Street and South Street, according to the Anaheim Police Department.
"It's a felony?" A recently viral video shows the moments that two shoplifters discuss Proposition 36, one of the new laws in effect in California that now makes stealing a felony, all while sitting handcuffed in the back of a police car.
Undercover police saw 43-year-old Anthony Hanzal steal multiple boxes of Legos before leaving a grocery store in Fullerton, prompting what ended up being a deadly pursuit on Dec. 18.
It happened at around 4:20 p.m. near Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
The suspect, 44-year-old Menifee woman Olga Mendez, was booked on suspicion of kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and two unrelated warrants, according to deputies.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Deputies were dispatched to a crash in the 13000 block of Leota Court at around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, according to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The scam is targeting attendees of the Mission Inn's beloved Festival of Lights, which features millions of holiday lights adorning the historic hotel.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
2024 was filled with breaking political news, international and domestic conflicts and world-changing events – but there was also heartwarming and good news. Here are the top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and the longest-living president in U.S. history, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
After Jimmy Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100, President-elect Donald Trump said "we all owe him a debt of gratitude."
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and the longest-living president in U.S. history, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
JuJu Watkins scored 31 points , making 13 of 14 free throws, and No. 4 Southern California beat No. 23 Michigan 78-58 in the Trojans' Big Ten home opener.
Anze Kopitar scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings got their seventh straight home win by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Sunday night.
Lauren Betts scored 21 points in her return, Kiki Rice added 18 and top-ranked UCLA routed Nebraska 91-54 in its Big Ten home opener.
Ryan Strome scored with 2:36 remaining as the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit in the second period to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
The Bañuelos were first invited to the Rose Parade in 2006. This upcoming Rose Parade will be their 16th appearance and they will be the only "charro" team out of the 18 equestrian groups. Rina Naknao reports.
Thanks to the Habitat for Humanity and President Jimmy Carter, Hector Valdez has a home to call his own. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Erin Quinn said she waiting to collect donations for a toy drive when her former house cleaner emerged from the back seat and attacked her. Joy Benedict reports.
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department released the photo of a 42-year-old doctor after prosecutors charged him with several felonies related to the sexual assault of an unconscious woman.
A look at some of the food choices at the Temecula Valley annual tribal Pow Wow at the Pechanga Resort Casino, taking place Jan. 3-5.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
