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Spitzer said Jeffrey's kidnapping from Anaheim Hills gives Orange County jurisdiction to file charges against Rasmuson, who has previously served time for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in Santa Barbara County and a 3-year-old boy in Los Angeles.
Santa Ana residents interested in receiving a COVID-19 can sign up for an appointment on the county's website, Othena. Vaccinations are available by appointment only.
Sgt. Mike McCarthy was finally released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon, after 52 days in the COVID-19 ICU hospital wing, according to Santa Ana police.
An Orange County Sheriff's Deputy has been charged with two felonies in connection with allegedly filing a false police report under his trainee's name and forging a victim's signature, the O.C. District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
Grace Coleman, 22, has pleaded not guilty to murder and hit-and-run charges in connection with the Dec. 8 crash on Newport Coast Drive in Newport Beach. At Tuesday's hearing, Coleman's attorney asked for $1 million bail and that she be sent to a rehab facility.
The prisoners were charged along with two business owners who were accused of opening a Garden Grove storefront for the purpose of filing false unemployment claims for people who did not qualify.
An Orange County woman is accused of stabbing her husband in what police suspect was an attempted murder-suicide.
A 37-year-old man housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died Thursday morning from medical complications after testing positive for COVID-19, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said.
The Orange County Department of Public Health on Thursday said said use of a certain lot of Moderna vaccine can resume after usage was paused due to reports of adverse reactions.
Orange County will open a second regional COVID-19 vaccine super site Saturday at Soka University in Aliso Viejo, officials announced Wednesday.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Wednesday reported 1,701 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 31 more deaths, bringing countywide totals to 216,509 cases and 2,508 deaths.
Orange County officials announced Friday that some senior centers would be utilized as vaccination sites to help inoculate the elderly against COVID-19.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Wednesday reported 3,847 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 31 additional deaths, bringing countywide totals to 199,532 cases and 2,179 deaths.
Felony charges were filed Tuesday against a school bus driver accused of sexually assaulting two young girls over a period of several years, starting when they were 7 and 8-years-old.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Thursday reported 610 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and one new death, bringing countywide totals to 157,183 cases and 1,875 deaths.
Two people were rescued on Monday after getting trapped in a flood control channel in Santa Ana.
A man accused of felony sexual battery of a 19-year-old Orange Coast College student was charged on Monday.
Residents rushed out to buy generators to keep the lights on and keep their holiday food from spoiling.
Santa Ana has more COVID-19 cases than any other city in Orange County, yet testing for some of the most vulnerable has become more difficult to access as funding for the largest free testing site at Santa Ana College ran out Sunday.
Winds could reach up to 60 miles per hour by Wednesday night. This coupled with dry conditions and low humidity levels will create an increased risk for wildfires that could down trees and power lines.
The nurses taking part in the protest are asking their hospital administrators to cancel elective surgeries so they can focus more on COVID-19 patients. They are also asking state health officials to stop granting staffing waivers which increases the number of patients a nurse can be assigned to.
A former Orange County sheriff's deputy has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly breaking into the home of a Yorba Linda man he found dead during a welfare check.
The arraignment for Grace Elizabeth Coleman, 22, was postponed again to Jan. 27, 2021 during Tuesday's hearing.
Three young girls injured in a violent car accident that killed their parents returned home from the hospital Tuesday — surprised with dolls, games and toys.
According to the plea agreement, 28-year-old Steven Lopez, of Chino, received approximately $128,000 in bribes from an individual seeking to influence Lopez in the performance of his official duties as a police officer.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
It happened at around 5 a.m. on northbound lanes of the freeway near Manchester Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
The crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. at the Victoria Golf Course, located in the 400 block of MLK Jr. Street, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. at the Victoria Golf Course, located in the 400 block of MLK Jr. Street, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
It happened at around 5 a.m. on northbound lanes of the freeway near Manchester Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The incident happened on Dec. 11 just before 6 p.m., police said. The victim, a 55-year-old store employee, died on Sunday.
It happened at around 5 a.m. on northbound lanes of the freeway near Manchester Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. at the Victoria Golf Course, located in the 400 block of MLK Jr. Street, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The incident happened on Dec. 11 just before 6 p.m., police said. The victim, a 55-year-old store employee, died on Sunday.
One person was wounded in a shooting in Redondo Beach early Sunday morning.
Two people were killed in a two-vehicle collision on a highway in the Victorville area.
It happened at around 4:20 p.m. near Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
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.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The scam is targeting attendees of the Mission Inn's beloved Festival of Lights, which features millions of holiday lights adorning the historic hotel.
The blaze, which spread quickly, caused more than$100,000 worth of damage to equipment inside of the facility, deputies said.
Deputies say that the victims were father and son.
Investigators say that the incident happened at Sky Trail Mobile Village in Moreno Valley.
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.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
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.
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
Chibuzo Agbo hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth straight game.
Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic.
JuJu Watkins scored 25 points and No. 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point second half lead to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
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.
There is hope for some of the most vulnerable in our communities. Thanks to two organizations, those without family or in difficult situations can still find comfort and joy this holiday season. Erica Olsen reports.
Cool temperatures are expected this upcoming holiday week. Alex Biston reports.
The holiday travel season is in full swing, and if you're headed anywhere by plane or car, brace yourself—record-breaking numbers are expected. Alys Martinez reports.
One Long Beach family is dazzling crowds with a holiday show like no other, featuring fire dancers, 90,000 lights and aerial dancers.
Dozens of lowriders hit the streets of East LA to cruise into the Christmas holiday on Saturday evening.
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.
