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Professor Says Boyfriend Intimidated Her Into Identifying Alleged Rapist He's Charged With Murdering In 1995
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Marion "Suge" Knight stood trial on murder and attempted-murder charges, a judge ruled Thursday.
A 21-year-old man convicted in the fatal stabbing of his former girlfriend was sentenced Monday to 40 years in state prison.
Millionaire real estate heir Robert Durst has been formally charged by a federal grand jury with illegally possessing a handgun, a development likely to make it even more difficult for his attorneys to get him to California to face a murder charge.
Authorities Thursday identified a man who was fatally shot by his friend in Santa Ana.
A 59-year-old man was sentenced to prison Thursday in the cold case murder of a man in Victorville.
A lot of testimony shocked the courtroom.
A woman has been convicted of murder in the killing of a man prosecutors say was followed after winning $10,000 at a Hawaiian Gardens casino.
A former Los Angeles Unified elementary school teacher was convicted Monday of murdering his 43-year-old estranged wife outside a West Hills home where she had taken refuge after obtaining a restraining order against him.
Joseph Edward Duncan III was convicted of killing several members of a Coeur d'Alene family before snatching their two young children.
A 26-year-old man was sentenced to prison Friday for stabbing and murdering his former girlfriend in an alleyway.
A 42-year-old woman was charged Friday for murdering her mother-in-law in Diamond Bar.
Two suspects have been charged with kidnapping and murdering a 3-week-old baby from Long Beach.
The city of Los Angeles reportedly is undergoing a spike in crime, most notably an increase in shooting victims, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Jose Alberto Perez was charged with one count each of murder and assault with a deadly weapon as well as special weapon allegations, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight's bail was set at $25 million on Friday during a hearing in the murder case filed against him.
Prosecutors on Thursday requested that a judge set bail for Marion "Suge" Knight at $25 million in his murder case and say the former rap music mogul has extorted millions from rappers in recent years.
Her credits include "The Jerry Springer Show," "Divorce Court," "The Tony Danza Show," "Family Court With Judge Penny," "Rosie" and "Sally Jessy Raphael."
Police released sketches Wednesday of two suspects who are suspected in the kidnapping and murder of a 3-week-old infant.
The trial for a Los Angeles Unified School District teacher accused of killing his wife was scheduled to begin Tuesday.
The extradition of millionaire Robert Durst to Los Angeles may face delays due to murder charges after he appeared to admit guilt while wired to a microphone.
Police issued an arrest warrant Monday to charge an off-duty LAPD officer with the murder of a 23-year-old man.
The jury found the defendant was legally sane despite his insanity plea.
Officers who reportedly pulled over a vehicle driving erratically in Anaheim Wednesday morning discovered the woman behind the wheel was trying to take a man with stab wounds to the hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries.
A Los Angeles County man who killed his live-in girlfriend with a sword in front of her four children has been convicted of murder.
A food truck explosion in Whittier left five people wounded Friday morning including two with critical injuries.
In a Sierra foothills town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land taken from their ancestors for a state park.
Police say two 15-year-old boys were shot at a street takeover in South Los Angeles.
The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, has killed more than 38,900 people, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
A food truck explosion in Whittier left five people wounded Friday morning including two with critical injuries.
Police say two 15-year-old boys were shot at a street takeover in South Los Angeles.
The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, has killed more than 38,900 people, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
A food truck explosion in Whittier left five people wounded Friday morning including two with critical injuries.
Police say two 15-year-old boys were shot at a street takeover in South Los Angeles.
The Glendale Police Department was in pursuit of a speeding dirt bike near Hansen Dam.
Patrol officers requested the help of an LAPD SWAT team after the suspect and his girlfriend took over the floor.
As the Fork Fire, which has torched nearly 300 acres of brush, burns in the San Gabriel Mountains, residents are urged to remain inside due to the poor air quality brought on by the smoke.
Orange County investigators arrested a 29-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly starting several vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano right before the Fourth of July.
The family was on a bike ride in Garden Grove when the suspect allegedly crashed into them with a BAC three times the legal limit.
Six men have been charged with stealing more than 300 firearms from stores across Southern California, allegedly using stolen vehicles to ram into the gun shops before breaking into them.
The suspects stole a total of 85 handguns and rifles after they rammed a Kia through Fowler Gun Room.
Investigators claimed the suspect called the police on himself before charging at officers.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Deputies say that the man, who allegedly had a machete and a pipe, confronted park rangers as they cleaned a homeless encampment in the Santa Ana River bottom.
It is a sad night in too many of our communities when young people are forced to sell their bodies to survive. In San Bernardino, law enforcement and activists are on the move to fight human trafficking.
The Riverside Fire Department said four of the 18 injured children were taken to a hospital by ambulance.
A Southern California school district is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over the new California law on children's gender identity.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1.
Max Schuemann hit a three-run homer, JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers both added two-run shots, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-3 but lost top prospect Jacob Wilson to a left hamstring strain in his major league debut.
The Los Angeles Clippers have sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn.
Rookie Joseph Paintsil had a goal and two assists by halftime to spark the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids.
Los Angeles FC and Real Salt Lake both fell out of first place in the Western Conference while playing to a 1-1 tie.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has ratified a new contract this week amid ongoing labor negotiations.
Oscar Cabezas, executive chef at Telefèric Barcelona, gave KCAL a breakdown of the Spanish dishes served by Telefèric's locations, which span from Spain to Los Angeles. Their newest restaurant is opening in Long Beach, where Cabezas said a Mediterranean climate and authentic food will come together for the perfect vibe.
The heat is on with triple-digit temperatures across the Inland Empire while peak temperatures reach up to just the mid-80s from the beaches to downtown Los Angeles.
Workers at the Westin hotel in Long Beach rallied outside the location Saturday morning, demanding an end to what they call unsanitary conditions and other conditions not suitable for anyone present.
Like many others, cakes at the Orange County Fire are competing, beating out rivals to land the top spot.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.