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A Bell Gardens man who allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend's 15-year-old daughter and sexually assaulted her for a decade was charged Thursday, according to the Orange County District Attorney's office.
The jury deliberated for less than two hours.
A Ladera Heights mother is crediting a fallen veteran Los Angeles Police Department detective with bringing her kidnapped daughter home years ago.
Authorities Friday continued to investigate the apparent kidnapping and assault of a 14-year-old boy in San Bernardino County.
A witness reported seeing the teenager running naked down the alley with her mouth taped shut, her hands bound and her body dripping with gasoline.
Police arrested a 31-year-old kidnapping suspect after he evaded authorities in the Los Angeles area.
A woman who snatched a newborn child at an Orange County hospital because she wanted her estranged husband to believe she'd given birth has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and burglary.
A man who was beaten and kidnapped was recovering at a local hospital Friday after being found by authorities.
Police Thursday were investigating an apparent beating and kidnapping in Orange County.
A couple accused of abducting their four children and taking them to Mexico pleaded not guilty Tuesday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.
A 24-year-old man was sentenced Friday to 50 years behind bars for sexually assaulting three women back in 2012.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a statewide Amber Alert after authorities say a couple allegedly fled a Boyle Heights home with their four young children.
David Paul Fraijo, 36, is charged with five felony counts, including kidnapping to commit another crime, sexual battery by restraint and assault under color of authority.
A 55-year-old man who kidnapped a 3-year-old girl from a Boyle Heights party and sexually molested her was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in state prison.
A man has pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting three women who were attacked on Los Angeles streets two years ago — one so violently that her teeth were knocked out.
LAPD officers say a woman was attacked while walking in the area of Normandie Avenue and 54th Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning, when she was kidnapped and forced into a blue 1990s compact car.
A 34-year-old parolee allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old runaway girl in Riverside.
Authorities say a man is behind bars on suspicion of kidnapping and other charges for allegedly taking his girlfriend against her will on Christmas Day
A 29-year-old Oxnard man is behind bars accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, child endangerment and possession of a firearm by an ex-felon, according to authorities.
A woman and two men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and robbing a man who was looking for a New Year's Eve date on an online service.
Police say they're looking for three robbery suspects who kidnapped a man and forced him to withdraw money from an ATM.
A construction worker with "an extensive history of prior arrests" faces charges of rape and kidnapping Thursday in Tustin.
Authorities nabbed a carjacking and kidnapping suspect Thursday after the alleged victim drove to a police station in North Hollywood.
Neighbors of a 3-year-old alleged kidnap victim say she was rescued "in the nick of time" Saturday evening in Boyle Heights.
Police released a composite sketch Wednesday of a man who tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl in Venice, who may have also tried to commit the same crime in Torrance.
Family members were at the site Tuesday morning on Clara Street near Atlantic Avenue where the shootings happened, as a father tracked his missing 17-year-old son's phone to the location, according to deputies.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the San Jose Sharks shocked the Los Angeles Kings 7-2.
Upland police recently shared video of an unusual arrest outside of a shopping mall over the weekend, where they learned that a man had brought his teenage stepson along with him on a shoplifting spree.
Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Family members were at the site Tuesday morning on Clara Street near Atlantic Avenue where the shootings happened, as a father tracked his missing 17-year-old son's phone to the location, according to deputies.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday in their bid to be released from prison. They were convicted of first-degree murder in 1997 for the 1989 killings of their parents.
Family members were at the site Tuesday morning on Clara Street near Atlantic Avenue where the shootings happened, as a father tracked his missing 17-year-old son's phone to the location, according to deputies.
The suspect slowly walked into a Ross Dress for Less store, somehow evading police who were following close behind.
Police say that the suspect is both a popular tattoo artists and rap artist who goes by Franko Khalifa.
CHP officers say that the chase began over an alleged traffic violation.
The attack happened in September and left the 25-year-old woman with severe injuries, police said.
No one was seriously injured.
The historic fountain at the center of a roundabout in Orange was hit by yet another driver over the weekend, marking just another incident in a string that dates back years.
It happened just before 9 p.m. on Saturday in the 2000 block of S. Wood Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Two people are expected to be okay after a harrowing crash in Newport Beach early Sunday morning.
Police recovered more than $200,000 in Nike Jordan shoes during a California Highway Patrol operation in Anaheim.
Upland police recently shared video of an unusual arrest outside of a shopping mall over the weekend, where they learned that a man had brought his teenage stepson along with him on a shoplifting spree.
Traffic slowed down in San Bernardino County after a big rig crashed along the I-15 Freeway Monday afternoon.
A trio of officers from the California Highway Patrol became part of a woman's life-changing moment after she went into labor while near the Cajon Pass.
The parents were arrested after detectives discovered signs of neglect and child abuse at a home where they were called for reports of a 10-year-old boy in medical distress.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against the suspected sexual predator who tried to meetup with a Temecula teenager for sex because they said more evidence was needed before they could take action.
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.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
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.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
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.
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."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
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.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the San Jose Sharks shocked the Los Angeles Kings 7-2.
Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Andre Burakovsky and Brandon Montour scored 24 seconds apart early in the third period and the Seattle Kraken extended their winning streak over the Anaheim Ducks to eight games with a 3-2 victory Monday night.
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards, and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh improved to 3-0 against his brother as the Ravens beat Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers 30-23.
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee injury during the second quarter of Monday night's game against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens.
The bar opened in 2022, just a few months ahead of the reality TV pop culture moment known as "Scandoval," which revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval had an affair with castmate Rachel Leviss, the close friend of his girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
The family of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela hosted a turkey giveaway in Boyle Heights ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, something his son, Fernando Valenzuela Jr., says he would have appreciated as he had a special place in his heart for the Eastside neighborhood. The charity event was held near the new mural of Valenzuela, painted in his memory following his death on Oct. 22 this year.
With Thanksgiving travel already slowing traffic across Southern California, the cleanup following a big rig crash in the Cajon Pass is leading to even more congestion and longer travel times for drivers in the area.
Willow Brook is stationed at the Compton Sheriff's Station and has visited thousands of first responders. The department hopes its little pup can snag yet another award, the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award.
Los Angeles Police officers responded to a Venice Beach home around 3 a.m. Tuesday, where they spotted three to four burglary suspects inside. The suspects scattered once police arrived, and a search is underway.
A 17-year-old was found shot dead on a residential street in Cudahy around 1 a.m. Tuesday, with a 15-year-old found shot and in critical condition nearby.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
