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Osvaldo Miguel Manuel Sebastian, 24, of Riverside, is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on charges of rape and attempted murder. Sebastian is being held on $1 million bail.
An arrest warrant for rape and kidnapping was issued last week for 64-year-old Mark Thompson Hunter, who was arrested by the U.S. Marshal's San Diego Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday.
An Anaheim caretaker Friday pleaded guilty to raping a severely disabled woman in an assisted living facility and videotaping the sexual assault.
Rodolfo Fernandez Franco, 40, was arrested Saturday on charges of forcible rape and oral sex from crimes that happened in 2003 and 2020 involving three separate victims, according to Oxnard police. He is being held without bail.
Manuel Blanquet, 37, was arrested on Feb. 23 after a woman reported being raped in an alley in the 16200 block of Randall. The woman told police she had been chasing after her lost dog when she was attacked from behind, and felt a sharp tip on her back.
Kenneth Watson, 42, and Barnard Saddler, 23, have been charged with kidnapping, sexual penetration by force, forcible oral copulation, robbery, criminal threats, and forcible rape, with an added enhancement of street terrorism.
A former chef at a Seal Beach restaurant pleaded guilty Wednesday and was immediately sentenced to three years in prison for serving a spiked drink to one of his patrons and raping her while she was unconscious.
Juan Sandoval, 33, of Orange, was arrested Thursday at the Sunflower Gardens Senior Living Facility, where Santa Ana police say he has been working for the past three years.
Jason Ghassan Kailany, 26, was charged with one count each of forcible rape and forcible oral copulation.
Andres Alvarez, 25, of Hesperia, was arrested on suspicion of rape on Nov. 2.
Raul Salgadocastro, 40, of Anaheim, was arrested on suspicion of committing rape against a 45-year-old woman under his care, Anaheim police said Monday.
A woman reported to police on Aug. 26 that she had driven to an apartment complex in the 100 block of North Main Street to meet Dareante Fisher for a date.
The arrest follows an investigation into a March 23 incident. Officers that day had been called to an unknown disturbance on Dehaseth's street and found a 38-year-old woman who said she had been drugged and sexually assaulted by a man in his home.
Between 2017 and this year, police say Kamran Syed targeted drunk women at bars and nightclubs throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties, then drive them to Beverly Hills, where he would sexually assault them.
Steven Clark, 48, was arrested Tuesday on several charges in connection with one victim., for crimes that happened in 2019. Los Angeles police say his bail has been set at $475,000.
Masterson, 44, was charged with three counts of rape by force or fear, according to the DA's office. The case was filed for warrant Tuesday.
A 21-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man faces charges of rape and extortion after authorities say he raped a woman he tried to blackmail on Snapchat.
Darryl Lee Matanane, 55, was arrested on Aug. 30 in Midland, Texas in connection with the Feb. 18, 2018 sexual assault with a woman who dined at Bistro St. Germain.
Davis Moreno-Jaime, 20, of Loma Linda was convicted Wednesday of one felony count of forcible rape.
Fernando Venancio Jr., 27, of Lynwood was arrested Monday night and is being held without bail. Venancio has been charged with several counts of rape and robbery.
According to police, Omar Talley moved from New Jersey to California a few years ago and sold himself as a nightclub promoter and social media influencer.
A Perris man has been arrested in connection with a San Pedro rape, and investigators believe he may have more victims.
Detectives say the suspect lured her into a secluded emergency exit-room at the Metro Red-Line Station, where he strangled, punched, and raped her.
The former "Charmed" star was one of the first to go public with dozens sexual misconduct claims against now-disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Two Tennessee men are accused of raping a 9-month-old girl and filming the attack.
Phillips 66, the Houston-based oil and gas company, is facing federal charges for allegedly dumping hundreds of thousands of gallons of polluted wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.
From at least July 2018 to March 2019, Jerrell Eugene Anderson and his accomplices, distributed methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine that they sold on darknet marketplaces, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Phillips 66, the Houston-based oil and gas company, is facing federal charges for allegedly dumping hundreds of thousands of gallons of polluted wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.
From at least July 2018 to March 2019, Jerrell Eugene Anderson and his accomplices, distributed methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine that they sold on darknet marketplaces, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Phillips 66, the Houston-based oil and gas company, is facing federal charges for allegedly dumping hundreds of thousands of gallons of polluted wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.
From at least July 2018 to March 2019, Jerrell Eugene Anderson and his accomplices, distributed methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine that they sold on darknet marketplaces, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The fiery crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Palos Verdes Blvd. and Catalina Avenue.
Moreno Valley city leaders approved the Aquabella Project on Wednesday, making way for a massive development that will bring 15,000 apartments to the city by the time it's finished 15 years from now.
Los Angeles County Supervisors are calling for a county-run homeless department after a recent audit found that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority was having a number of issues, including the handling of funding provided for direct response to the homeless crisis.
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 cat was scared up a tree by one of the neighborhood's small dogs before getting tranquilized and relocated by wildlife officials.
Park officials say the ride had technical difficulties. Twenty-two riders were involved. Two were brought to a hospital.
The student told police that the alleged relationship was ongoing for six months.
One of the Orange County firefighters injured after his crew's truck rolled over during a crash near the Airport Fire will return home on Friday.
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.
The woman told firefighters that she had fallen into the hole sometime Tuesday evening and wasn't discovered until a passerby heard her screaming for help.
Undercover detectives posed as a teenage girl online and began talking with a 43-year-old man from Arizona who expressed his intent to meet up for sexual purposes.
It happened at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of SR-74 and White Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Investigators arrested the 46-year-old man after an undercover operation revealed he was trying to meet a minor for sexual purposes.
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.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least two people.
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.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Los Angeles County Supervisors are calling for a county-run homeless department after a recent audit found that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority was having a number of issues, including the handling of funding provided for direct response to the homeless crisis.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
City Council members on Tuesday will consider adopting an ordinance that will make Los Angeles a "sanctuary city," which will prohibit any city resources from being used to help the federal enforcement of immigration laws.
The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.
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.
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.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Sebastian Mack scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau hit 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points and UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game's only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0.
James Harden scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers won their sixth game in a row at their new arena, beating the Orlando Magic 104-93.
Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block.
Terrence Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo scored 20 points apiece, Wesley Yates III added 14 and Southern California beat San Jose State 82-68.
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.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
JT is back! Well, the rumors are swirling, but meantime he hosted his 8th annual foundation golf tournament which welcomed Dodgers old & new to Sherwood Country Club for a day of fierce competition on the links - if you ask Justin
From the mountains and valleys to the beaches and deserts, there are more than 170 cities in Southern California. Each has a proud history and culture, and every Friday on KCAL News Mornings, we highlight them in our "SoCal Spotlight" segment. Jamie Yuccas and Sheba Turk show us some of the communities KCAL News has visited this year.
"Never Give Up," presented by Sports Central and hosted by Darren Haynes, highlights Southern California's sports spirit, offering unique stories about perseverance and grit driving local athletes to incredible success.
Sunny skies, slightly cool temperatures across the Southland. While today will see slightly warmer, drier weather -- compared to recent days -- chillier conditions are forecasted in the coming days as temperatures drop.
From sweet treats to festive decor, there's plenty of ways to get your home in the holiday spirit this season -- and we break it all down in this edition of The Go-To Girlfriend.
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
