Mater Dei football players claims teammate sexually assaulted him; police investigating
Laurie Perez reports from Santa Ana where new allegations of sexual assault in Mater Dei's football program have emerged in a police report from last fall.
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Laurie Perez reports from Santa Ana where new allegations of sexual assault in Mater Dei's football program have emerged in a police report from last fall.
Dozens of businesses have lost revenue after the construction of the new streetcar line closed parts of the historic Fourth Street and taken up valuable parking spaces.
One of the victims was on the Century High School baseball team and had just finished a game.
Orange County area law enforcement officers arrested Ike Souzer Sunday morning, after he escaped from a Santa Ana halfway house Wednesday, cutting off his ankle monitor before fleeing. Laurie Perez was on the scene where she spoke with several witnesses who saw the arrest go down.
Businesses and employees frustrated with the ongoing construction of a new streetcar line in Santa Ana took to the Orange County Transportation Authority meeting to voice their complaints. Michelle Gile reports
The confrontation between Jeffrey Vandervort and his 79-year-old neighbor, identified by police as Sarah Garcia, was captured on the boy's new GoPro which was strapped to his chest.
"You wouldn't do that in an affluent neighborhood, so why would you do it in mine?"
Michele Gile reports from Latino Health Access in Santa Ana will continue free COVID-19 testing despite the fact that the federal program funding tests for those who can't afford them is running out.
Santa Ana High School was placed on locked down for hours Thursday due to a bomb threat.
Terry Lyn Myers, 65, was arrested on March 2 in connection with the sexual assault of a minor in the 1990s, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. He is being held at Orange County Jail on $1 million bail.
Two elementary schools in Santa Ana were temporarily on lockdown Tuesday morning due to a possibly armed robbery suspect barricaded inside a vehicle nearby.
A woman hitchhiking along SR 241 was struck by a vehicle and killed Sunday.
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for kids 17-years-old and under in Orange County.
The Omicron surge was the most devastating for children's hospitals across the country in the past two years of the pandemic, according to Orange County deputy health officer Dr. Matthew Zahn.
Carlitos Peralta, 33, was the manager of one of the seven warehouses owned nationwide by Covid Clinic, 3401 W. MacArthur Blvd. The warehouses are where COVID tests are stored before they are shipped to clinics, pop-up testing sites, schools, and hotels.
Nicholas Vella, 44, was killed Saturday night when the Huntington Beach Police Department helicopter he was in crashed into the ocean off Newport Beach.
Spitzer blasted the former employee, saying he's disgusted by the mischaracterization of the discussion.
Authorities were working to investigate the cause of a crash where a vehicle appeared to back into a two-story apartment building in Santa Ana.
Cesar Fierros Gonzalez suffered a gunshot wound to the upper part of his body. The Santa Ana resident was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A man was fatally shot in Santa Ana early Saturday morning, prompting a homicide investigation from Santa Ana Police Department.
A stolen vehicle suspect led authorities on a wild pursuit throughout Orange County Thursday, sometimes driving speeds over 100 miles per hour.
Officers called to the scene at about 10:40 p.m. found 18-year-old Zion Gonzalez of Moreno Valley suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper torso, police said.
Love was in the air at the old County Courthouse in Santa Ana on Tuesday as couples got married on 2/2/22.
A 27-year-old man was fatally wounded Saturday in Santa Ana, authorities said.
Manager Aleen Feris typically has more than 30 vendors at her farmers' market but with the wind wreaking havoc she had to scale back.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
The crash happened on Feb. 24 at around 7 p.m. on Figueroa Street and 104th Place, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Federal investigators said the father-son duo sold fentanyl pills and several guns between 2023 and 2025.
LeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter, Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
Both Pasadena Humane Society and the Riverside County Department of Animal Services are waiving pet adoption fees this week.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
The crash happened on Feb. 24 at around 7 p.m. on Figueroa Street and 104th Place, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Federal investigators said the father-son duo sold fentanyl pills and several guns between 2023 and 2025.
Both Pasadena Humane Society and the Riverside County Department of Animal Services are waiving pet adoption fees this week.
An Orange County pet owner was left heartbroken after someone stole her 10-month-old cat from her Westminster driveway.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
The crash happened on Feb. 24 at around 7 p.m. on Figueroa Street and 104th Place, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Federal investigators said the father-son duo sold fentanyl pills and several guns between 2023 and 2025.
Officers say that the driver was seen driving along the shoulder of the 101 Freeway.
The department said they were using the faulty DNA test kits for eight months until the manufacturer notified them. Deputies said the defective kits were "not likely to have falsely identified any individual."
An Orange County pet owner was left heartbroken after someone stole her 10-month-old cat from her Westminster driveway.
Santa Ana Unified said that the Orange County School of the Arts owes $19 million.
Police found the suspects' stolen car on the ground floor of the parking garage.
At least 20 birds taken to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center have died after being poisoned by the domoic acid algae.
A pursuit suspect in Huntington Beach tried to lose police by jumping into the water and swimming away.
Two people were killed, 35 structures were destroyed and more than 28,000 acres burned in 2022 when the Fairview Fire erupted in Hemet.
The shooting happened at around 8:15 a.m. on March 16 while two drivers were involved in a dispute over a lane change, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two officers can be seen as they take the teen down inside of Galleria at Tyler Mall on Sunday before placing him into handcuffs.
William Thomas Trader, 55, and Merriam Dogillo, 46, were both arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child that was ongoing for several years, police said.
The shooting happened at around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue, according to deputies.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Chaz Lanier made four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as No. 2 seed Tennessee advanced to a program-record third straight Sweet 16, beating seventh-seeded UCLA 67-58 in the NCAA Tournament.
.JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Top-seeded UCLA kicked off its quest for its first Final Four appearance in the women's NCAA Tournament with an 84-46 victory over 16th-seeded Southern in the first round.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
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.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
LeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter, Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
The Clippers prevented the Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113 victory Wednesday night.
Kevin Fiala scored twice, Darcy Kuemper stopped 22 shots, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 3-1.
Outfielder Maura Carey was released by the Los Angeles Angels after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary.
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
Gio Insignares provides the latest from Walnut Park, where an allegedly armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by South Gate police on Wednesday afternoon.
Police shot and killed an armed robbery suspect in Walnut Park on Wednesday afternoon. Gio Insignares reports.
Amy Johnson travels to Paradise, CA to see how the community is still persevering after the state's deadliest and most destructive fire. The town's mayor delivers some sage advice to help LA as the county rebuilds.
Laurie Perez reports from the Pacific Palisades, where she speaks with a group of residents who are working to form their own fire brigades in the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire in January.
The property owners, who are not affiliated with Black Series, claimed that the RV company had placed about 100 campers on the land without their consent or knowledge since at least 2023. In January 2025, a Los Angeles County court ordered Black Series to pay landowners $95,610, according to Legacy Point.
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.
