No charges filed in Colton middle school fight caught on camera
District Attorney Jason Anderson called the situation an anomaly. "My expectation is that both children can move on from this and will not be defined by the conduct," he said.
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman says prosecutors will start seeking the death penalty in some murder cases
"Effective immediately, the prior administration's extreme and categorical policy forbidding prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in any case is rescinded," the DA's office said in a statement announcing the policy change.
Hemet investigators seek info in 2014 murder of woman found dead in trailer
After speaking with friends, family and neighbors, police learned that Dori De Ann Jamison had recently ended a relationship with her boyfriend and started dating another man.
Car crashes onto beach access stairs in Redondo Beach
First responders arrived around 5:30 a.m. at the Knob Hill beach stairs to find a white convertible with its top down and airbags deployed on the steps overlooking beach sand.
Palisades Fire debris removal deadline approaches, "We need your cooperation"
Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart said at a Monday news conference, that the ROEs being requested are critical not only for property owners but for the well-being of the city.
New Cal Fire hazard maps released for Southern California
Cal Fire said the maps are proactive, to be used in wildland-urban interface building standards for new construction and natural hazard real estate disclosures at the time of sale.
Pacoima evacuated residents to return Saturday evening after controlled burn
LAFD said there were small explosions up to 2 a.m. on Saturday from the night's controlled burn, but none since then. Saturday afternoon, officials said residents can return at 5 p.m. as the area has been declared safe.
Big Bear nest baby eagle names wanted!
Friends of Big Bear Valley said Friday that the "chick naming contest is on," and the winning names will be chosen by Big Bear elementary school students.
Mother charged with murder for allegedly killing 11-year-old son in Santa Ana hotel
Police said they responded to a 911 call at the hotel around 9:15 a.m., made by Saritha Ramaraju, stating that she murdered her son, Yatin Ramaraju.
Family of man holding cell phone, shot and killed by LAPD officers speaks out
During Friday's rally, his sister, Evelyn Sanchez, said that her brother had texted her that night after leaving his parents' house, saying he got pulled over by the LAPD. "He got killed within minutes from that," she said.
Portion of southbound 605 Freeway in Santa Fe Springs closes this weekend for repairs
For paving, there will be full southbound 605 Freeway closures Friday night and Sunday night between Slauson Avenue and I-5 in Santa Fe Springs.
Man pleads not guilty to death of San Bernardino sheriff deputy during Victorville pursuit
Ryan Dwayne Turner Jr., 22, pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder in connection to the death of Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., 36.
Landmark LA restaurant Pacific Dining Car demolished after sustaining damage from second fire in months
This marks the second fire at the iconic restaurant within one year. The century-old, official historic cultural monument was heavily damaged by fire in August 2024.
Jury awards $6 million to widow of Laguna Woods man killed by OC sheriff deputies
Attorney Morgan Ricketts said law enforcement is trained to use de-escalation techniques and in this case, deputies rushed -- "and that's why this man lost his life."
11-year-old allegedly killed by mother at Santa Ana hotel
Police arrived at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport and located a woman who had ingested an unknown substance, and then allegedly stabbed her son multiple times.