California church shooting victim identified: 'Dr. Cheng is a hero'
The heroic actions of a Laguna Niguel doctor who died while trying to save fellow parishioners during Sunday's shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church are being described by authorities as "literally the meeting of good versus evil."
Former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time
Former mixed martial arts champion Cain Velasquez was denied bail a second time on Monday, after prosecutors charged him with trying to kill a man suspected of molesting a 4-year-old relative.
California church shooting: Suspect 'politically motivated' by hatred for Taiwanese people
Officials said they believe the shooting inside Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California was a "politically motivated hate incident” driven by the suspected gunman David Chou’s hatred for Taiwanese people.
Hero pastor helped stop Laguna Woods church shooter by hitting him with chair
Law enforcement say the parishioners showed 'exceptional heroism and bravery.'
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
Woman finds box of mail-in ballots on East Hollywood sidewalk; LA County Registrar investigating
A woman walking her dog in East Hollywood over the weekend found a box of more than 100 mail-in ballots for the upcoming election just sitting on the sidewalk.
Mother arrested after 3 children found dead inside Southern California home
A Southern California mother and a juvenile believed to be her 16-year-old son have been arrested after three children were found dead inside a San Fernando Valley home Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
VIDEO: Gun battle erupts after store employee returns fire on would-be robbers
Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a smoke shop in Compton that resulted in the death of a man.
Remembering Gigi Bryant: Rising basketball star would’ve celebrated 16th birthday Sunday
In honor of her late daughter’s memory, Vanessa Bryant announced two projects, with proceeds going to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, as Gigi was known for her passion for sports and her philanthropic heart.
Monique Muñoz: $18.85M settlement in death of woman killed by teen speeding in Lamborghini
Attorneys who represent the family of Monique Muñoz, who was killed when then-teenager Brendan Khuri ran a red light driving a Lamborghini SUV in West Los Angeles, announced that an $18.85 million settlement was reached in the case.
California man allegedly lured 80 children into making porn
In 2020 and 2021, Demetrius Carl Davis, 24, allegedly posed as a prepubescent girl named “Lizzy” to lure and groom children 6 to 13 years old, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Kidnapped baby found in San Jose, 3 suspects in custody: police
A three-month-old baby who was kidnapped from San Jose was found on Tuesday and three suspects were taken into custody.
Software created to solve Tampa public transit problem helps other agencies in California, France
A University of South Florida researcher Sean Barbeau created software to help transit agencies share better real-time arrivals, and it’s helped the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) for nine years through the OneBusAway app.
Man allegedly bites, stabs Fairfield police K9 dog
A man allegedly bit and stabbed a police dog in Fairfield as officers tried to take him into custody. Police say the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs.
Rapper A$AP Rocky arrested at LAX in connection to 2021 shooting: LAPD
Rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday morning after returning from a trip to Barbados with his pregnant girlfriend Rihanna, police said.
Jury awards $1.5M in Southern California mistaken body ID case
An Orange County jury awarded $1.5 million to the family of a man who was mistakenly declared dead by authorities, resulting in a stranger being buried in the family plot.
VIDEO: Customer claims he was assaulted by grocery store employees
A customer at a San Bernardino grocery store says he was beaten by employees. Cellphone video captured part of the altercation.
15-year-old girl stabbed to death by intruder at a Stockton high school
A high school student in Stockton has died at the hospital after being stabbed Monday by a trespasser on the campus, school officials said.
LA couple spends $500 on wedding day, bride says yes to $47 dress
A Los Angeles couple is going viral after spending only $500 on their wedding day and the bride saying yes to a $47 dress. The groom adds he'll be able to reuse his wedding day pants, vent and bowtie for future nights out.
9-year-old shot waiting for Easter photos gets visit from the Easter Bunny
The 9-year-old girl was shot while waiting in line for family photos with the Easter Bunny. On Sunday a special Easter Bunny gave her a visit.