Two Los Angeles men have been arrested in connection with a string of motorcycle thefts in Southern California in which suspects allegedly loaded parked motorcycles into a van and drove away, authorities announced. The suspects, identified as 24-year-old Brian Anthony Velasquez and 46-year-old Yury Edson Velasquez, were taken into custody following an ...

A Riverside County music teacher was arrested on sexual abuse charges involving two young children. Authorities identified the suspect as Omar Garcia Herrada, 54, of Woodcrest. On Oct. 18, Lake Elsinore deputies responded to a home in the La Cresta area to investigate a report of inappropriate contact between a music teacher and two young [...]

Two people, including a juvenile, were hospitalized in critical condition after an incident in Hawthorne Thursday. Hawthorne Police were called to a residence on the 4000 block of 139th Street around 3:20 p.m. Paramedics transported a woman and a juvenile to the hospital. Emergency room doctors said the woman was pronounced death imminent, while the [...]

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of arson and conspiracy in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several businesses in Santa Clarita's historic Old Town Newhall district, causing an estimated $13 million in damage, authorities announced Thursday. The suspects were taken into custody Oct. 29 after Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives ...

A Riverside County man was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl. The Redlands Police Department identified the suspect as Jack Henry Doshay, 34, of Cherry Valley. On Oct. 25, authorities investigated reports of a sexual assault incident reportedly involving Doshay and the young girl that occurred in the parking lot of [...]

The deaths of an elderly couple found inside their Ventura County home earlier this month have been ruled a homicide and suicide, according to newly released information. Charles D. Jaseph, 79, and his wife, Shirley K. Jaseph, 91, both died from gunshot wounds at their home on Tahquitz Court in Camarillo, the Ventura County Star [...]

Universal Studios Hollywood is offering guests a way to experience its newest coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, without spending much time in line. However, the option comes at an additional cost. Beginning Nov. 2, guests can purchase the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Timed Express Access Add-On for $19.95 per guest. With the purchase, [...]

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the discovery of burned human remains at an encampment inside a storm drain near the 105 Freeway in Los Angeles Thursday morning. At approximately 8:24 a.m., the Los Angeles Communications Center received a call about the remains, which were found behind the Chevron Gas station at 1340 E. Imperial [...]

Hollywood is honoring Patrick Stewart. The "Star Trek" actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, "following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimers Disease and Lewy Body Dementia." He was 86 years old. George Takei, also of "Star Trek," penned a heartwarming tribute to Stewart on Instagram. "Fans across the [...]

A coaster that once called a now-shuttered Georgia amusement park home will soon make the journey to Southern California and find a new home at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The 155-foot-tall ArieForce One reaches a top speed of 64 mph along a 3,400-foot-long track, according to the Roller Coaster Database. The four inversions include a [...]

A Los Angeles police officer was charged on Wednesday with the alleged kidnapping and assault of the mother of his children while he was off duty in the San Fernando Valley, the District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. The charges against Anthony Guiterrez, 30, stem from an argument during which Guiterrez allegedly held the victim at [...]

As California-based In-N-Out Burger celebrates 78 years of serving burgers, fries and milkshakes to the masses, its CEO is dropping her clearest hints to date about the next states potentially in line for expansion. Lynsi Snyder, granddaughter of founders Harry and Esther Snyder, recently sat down with television host Terry Crews for a 50-minute interview ...

Drivers who illegally park in bus lanes or at bus stops in Los Angeles could soon receive tickets in the mail as the city rolls out a new camera enforcement program. Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will use cameras installed on DASH buses to identify vehicles illegally parked in bus [...]

Famed British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his iconic roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "X-Men," has passed away. He was 86 years old. The actor's spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, told The Hollywood Reporter that he passed away on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles after a brief and poignant journey [...]

A new chapter is beginning at the La Brea Tar Pits, and a groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to kick off the next phase of the historic site. The La Brea Tar Pits are known for preserving the past -- 50,000 years of history, to be exact. But now the focus is on the future, [...]

After decades of awkwardly rolling up plastic bags and hoping our cereal doesn't go stale, Cheerios and Ziploc are finally giving us the resealable box weve been begging for.

U.S. officials said the troop surge follows signs of elevated activity from drug cartels.

A woman was arrested in Ventura County early Thursday morning after a police camera detected a stolen vehicle traveling through Simi Valley, authorities said. According to the Simi Valley Police Department, a Flock license plate-reading camera flagged the vehicle around 1:37 a.m. Thursday. A patrol officer located the vehicle shortly afterward and conducted ...

Twenty-nine years after a pregnant 15-year-old girl was found slain on an Oxnard embankment, there is a renewed plea for information to help identify her killer. On Oct. 29, 1997, a bicyclist riding on Victoria Avenue, south of the Santa Clara River bridge, found Gabriela "Gabi" Maldonado dead from gunshot wounds to her head and [...]

While many may be putting the final touches on their costumes or loading up on candy for trick-or-treaters, officials are sharing tips and tricks to help everyone enjoy Halloween safely. Experts with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shared guidance on how pedestrians and motorists can stay safe while celebrating the spooky holiday. Heres ...

Another round of high tides is expected to inundate California coastal communities again Thursday, sending water spilling over berms and flooding into streets. One city plans to shut down roads to help minimize damage. Bay View Drive in Huntington Beach has been hit hard in the past few weeks, with flooding virtually every single day. [...]

Ocean water levels along the California coast are reaching some of their highest readings in more than a century, with massive underwater waves linked to El Nio contributing to the unusually high seas, federal officials say. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Wednesday that tide stations across California have recorded new ...

Authorities are investigating reports of possible human remains found near the 105 Freeway in Los Angeles on Thursday morning. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of an arson suspect around 7:51 a.m. in the area of East Imperial Highway and Compton Avenue in the Watts neighborhood. Arriving deputies found possible human [...]

Ian Choudri, CEO of the embattled California High-Speed Rail Authority, abruptly resigned late Wednesday night, ending a turbulent two-year tenure marred by financial setbacks, interminable delays and -most recently- a travel expenses scandal. According to an emailed resignation obtained by CalMatters, Choudri cited the need to focus on important personal ...

(Inside California Politics) Californians are already voting in high-profile elections across the state, from the gubernatorial race to congressional contests, along with dozens of other state and local races. But voters aren't just electing candidates; they're also voting on 14 propositions the most on a single California ballot since 2018. On this ...