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Lonnie Loren Kocontes, 62, was convicted of murder with a special circumstances allegation of murder for financial gain in the 2006 killing of 52-year-old Micki Kanesaki.
Durst, 76, faces one count of murder for the 2000 killing of his friend, Susan Berman.
An ex-LAPD officer charged in the fatal shooting a man in Pomona in 2015 and fleeing to Mexico was found guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday by a Los Angeles jury.
After months of legal wrangling over the use of handwriting experts to determine who wrote an anonymous December 2000 note to police alerting them to a body inside a Benedict Canyon home, an attorney for millionaire New York real estate scion Robert Durst now admits his client wrote the message.
Police arrested a 23-year-old Downey man Friday on suspicion of murder after a 6-year-old boy died Thursday night at a Long Beach hospital.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department launched an investigation into the death of Matthew Peter Sokalski after his body was found inside a Mission Viejo hotel room last year.
By all accounts, Guy Eugene Alford III was a popular student, great friend and teammate.
The victim's older sister says her 27-year-old brother was just doing his job and supporting his three young children.
A Los Angeles Police Department-FBI task force took the suspect into custody at Vineland Avenue and Ventura Boulevard at approximately 11:05 a.m
Lacey Ana Mazzarella, of Rancho Palos Verdes, faces one count each of murder and child neglect resulting in death.
The 84-year-old woman was found unconscious in a Pechanga Casino bathroom and later died from her injuries.
Robert Anthony Camou, 27, was charged Wednesday with killing his girlfriend, Amanda Custer, who disappeared in July.
CBS2/KCAL9's Nicole Comstock said outside the family's Ontario home there is a makeshift memorial of flowers, candles and stuffed animals. There were also sympathy cards for the father.
The victim's son was taken into custody in San Clemente.
David Rodriguez, 36, faces a possible maximum sentence of 40 years to life in state prison if convicted as charged.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged Tyree Dubois Jones, 34, with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
A suspect in the April murder of a man in Carson is in custody.
It was an evening of love and support for the entire Solano family as dozens remembered him.
An Ojai man faces charges Tuesday of murdering his roommate, whose body has not been found.
The male suspect remains in critical condition, authorities said.
Authorities say a mom who was reported missing was among two people found dead at a home in Newport Beach.
Authorities arrested a man Friday morning believed to be the suspect in the murder of a 76-year-old woman in Arcadia.
Kelsey Turner, 25, was arrested last week in Stockton, California.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Starbucks Workers United, the union that has organized workers at 535 company-owned U.S. stores, said Starbucks has failed to honor a commitment made in February to reach a labor agreement.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
Emotions ran high at a Riverside Unified School Board Meeting in a culture war over girl's sports.
Despite signs warning of trail closures on Mt. Baldy, locals say that some people seem to be ignoring the orders of the U.S. Forest Service for hikes.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The officer was placed on leave after he was arrested for being in possession of obscene material relating to a juvenile.
Amazon workers at four California facilities joined their striking colleagues on the picket line after reaching a stalemate during labor negotiations.
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.
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.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
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.
Troy Terry scored the tiebreaking goal with 24 seconds left, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied late for a 3-2 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
Chibuzo Agbo scored 23 points and Desmond Claude scored 21 points and USC distanced itself from Cal State Northridge in the second half beating the Matadors 90-69.
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.05-million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson and traded catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Catarah Coleman, Southern Girl Desserts demonstrates how to make chocolate Christmas trees and marshmallow snowmen to add to holiday treats.
Frances Locke with Good Smile Company drops off some Anime figurines to the CHiPs for Kids toy drive.
Desmond Shaw takes us to Long Beach to take a look at the annual holiday season event bringing together spectacular lights and acrobatics, the "JZ" Light Show.
Danny Masterson, the former actor who once starred on the hit sitcom "That '70s Show," is appealing his conviction for the rape of two women. His lawyers have argued the court made errors that led to him not receiving a fair trial.
It's the fifth year for El Pollo Loco to participate in the CHiPs for Kids toy drive, and Jason Ybarra delivers toys in his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles van.
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.
