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Alleged Car Thief Barricaded in Apartment Building
LOS ANGELES-- At least one suspect believed to have stolen a vehicle has hidden in an apartment building, barricaded from police. more
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Man's Body Discovered Floating in Harbor Video
NEWPORT-- The body of a fully clothed man was discovered floating face down in Newport Harbor, according to police. more
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Car Crashes into Dry Cleaner, Seriously Hurts Child Photo
WOODLAND HILLS- A 5 year old girl was injured when a car slammed into a strip mall dry cleaners, fire authorities say. more
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3 Killed When Vintage Helicopter Crashes into Power Lines Photo
ADELANTO -- Three people were killed Saturday when a vintage helicopter hit power lines, crashed and caught fire in San Bernardino County. more
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Man Fatally Shoots Teen Girlfriend, Then Kills Himself
LINCOLN HEIGHTS -- A 20-year-old man shot and killed his 16-year-old girlfriend in Lincoln Heights Friday, and then fatally shot himself in the chest, according to police. more
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Man Poses as Cop, Robs People at Gunpoint Photo
LOS ANGELES -- Police in Los Angeles are searching for a man they say impersonates an undercover officer, then robs victims at gunpoint. more
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Joe Jackson Seeks Stipend from Michael's Estate Photo
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses, which he claims exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. more
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Police Arrest Man Suspected of Assaulting Women with Car Trouble Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A suspect was in custody Saturday in a series of sexual assaults on lone female drivers in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles. more
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United Commercial Bank Seized by Government Photo
LOS ANGELES -- United Commercial Bank, which had 13 branches locally in Los Angeles County and three in Orange County, has failed and was seized by government regulators. more
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Teens Charged as Adults in Wilson High Shooting Photo
LONG BEACH -- Two 16-year-old gang members have been charged as adults in the fatal shooting of Melody Ross after a Wilson High School football game. more
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J.Lo Sues Ex-Husband Over Movie, Home Videos Photo
LOS ANGELES -- Jennifer Lopez is doing everything she can to prevent her first ex-husband from releasing a scathing new movie about the couple as well as their intimate home videos. more
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'Girls Gone Wild' Creator Sentenced for Bribery, Tax Evasion Photo
LOS ANGELES -- "Girls Gone Wild" creator Joe Francis was sentenced to time served Friday for filing false tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers in exchange for food. more
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How to Protect Your Pets From Swine Flu Photo
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said, in what's believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline. more
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Suspected Gunman Arrested in ATM Shootout Photo
WESTMINSTER -- A man suspected of trying to rob an off-duty L.A. County sheriff's deputy at an ATM on Tuesday is in custody tonight. more
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Deputies Kill Pursuit Suspect near Azusa Photo
AZUSA -- An investigation is underway after a man in custody was shot and killed by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies following a short pursuit near Azusa. more
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Beverly Hills Considers Cat Declaw Ban Photo
BEVERLY HILLS -- The Beverly Hills City Council has given initial approval to a proposal that would outlaw the declawing of cats and other animals. more
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Serial Predator Targets Young Girls Walking to School Photo
LOS ANGELES-- Police are looking for a predator who has been luring young girls in the Westlake district for over a year, with the latest incident occurring on Wednesday, police say. more
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Hero Pilot Named Grand Marshal of 2010 Rose Parade Photo
PASADENA -- Hero pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger has been named the grand marshal of the 121st Rose Parade. more
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Man Fights City Hall Over $5,500 Water Bill Photo
GLENDALE -- Everyone's trying to cut back on expenses during these tough economic times. So, imagine getting a $5,500 water bill and a notice from the city saying you used 1.5 million gallons of water over a two month period. more
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Robbers in "Scream Masks" Hit SoCal Bank Photo
TEMECULA -- Deputies are searching for two men who wore "Scream" masks when they robbed a bank in Temecula and a woman who drove the getaway car. more
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'Train Enthusiasts' Killed by Train Identified Photo
FULLERTON -- A father and son described by authorities as train enthusiasts have been struck and killed by a freight train in Fullerton. more
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Oscar Winning Actor Nicolas Cage Broke? Photo
LOS ANGELES -- He's made millions during his career, and now Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage is reportedly broke. more
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4 Reputed Gang Members Arrested for Fatal Park Shooting
SANTA MONICA -- Four reputed gang members were arrested for murder after a man was found shot to death near a park in Santa Monica. more
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VW Bus Reported Stolen 35 Years Ago Found in SoCal Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A Volkswagen Bus reported stolen in Washington more than 35 years ago has turned up in Southern California. more
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Officer Shoots Robbery Suspect in West Los Angeles Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles police officer shot and wounded a robbery suspect this morning and one of his three accomplices was taken into custody, authorities said. more
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Jamie McCourt Strikes Out in Court Photo
LOS ANGELES -- Jamie McCourt's petition to be reinstated as the L.A. Dodgers chief executive has been denied. more
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Cops: Teen Admits Drowning Boy to Hide Sexual Assault Photo
MENDOTA, Calif. -- Authorities say a 14 year old boy charged with murder confessed to killing a 4 year old boy because the child was going to reveal that the teen molested him. more
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2010 Rose Queen Natalie Innocenzi Crowned Photo
PASADENA -- Natalie Anne Innocenzi, the 2010 Rose Queen, was crowned at a coronation ceremony held Wednesday at the Pasadena Convention Center. more
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7th Suspect Arrested in Celebrity Burglary Ring
LOS ANGELES -- A fugitive and convicted drug dealer sought for his role in the burglaries of at least ten celebrities' homes has turned himself in to police, authorities said. more
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Dodgers Pitcher Hospitalized With Gunshot Wound Photo
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his leg Tuesday, according to his agent. more
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Man Found Dead, Naked & Tied Up in Hollywood Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A homicide investigation is underway after a man's body was found bound and naked inside his Hollywood apartment. more
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Woman Convicted of Stealing Nearly $1-Million From Shelter For Abused Kids
ORANGE -- The former chief financial officer of Orange County's Orangewood Children's Foundation was convicted today of stealing more than $780,000 from the nonprofit for abused children. more
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Convicted Kidnapper Arrested in 23 Year Old Murder Case Photo
RIVERSIDE -- A convicted kidnapper is under arrest accused in the 23 year old murder of a young mother whose body was dumped in a remote area near Highland. more
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L.A. Doctor Accused of Faking Exams for Immigrants
LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles doctor is under arrest, accused of falsifying medical exam results for immigrants applying for visas. more
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Suspect Killed, Deputy Wounded in Lawndale Shootout Photo
LAWNDALE -- A suspect was killed and a sheriff's deputy was wounded during a gun battle in Lawndale Tuesday night. more
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Police: Softball Players Likely Didn't See Pond Photo
DICKINSON, N.D. -- Teammates and family members threw roses and softballs Wednesday into the farm pond where three North Dakota college softball players were found dead inside their sunken sport utility vehicle. more
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Mysterious "Fork in the Road" Appears in Pasadena Photo
PASADENA -- Drivers are constantly dealing with forks in the road, but in Pasadena a different kind of fork has people talking. more
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Prejean Settles Lawsuits with Miss California USA Pageant Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A pair of lawsuits involving former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean have been settled. more
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Poisoning Suspected in Deaths of 3 Dogs in Alhambra Photo
ALHAMBRA -- Police in Alhambra say they believe someone intentionally killed a man's three dogs by giving them poisoned meat. more
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Catalytic Converter Likely Sparked Diamond Bar Fires Photo
DIAMOND BAR -- The driver of a pickup truck with an overheated catalytic converter may have started a series of fires that threatened dozens of homes near the Pomona freeway in Diamond Bar, according to investigators. more
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Mom Pleads Not Guilty to Using 13-year-old as Designated Driver
SAN ANSELMO - A woman accused of using her 13-year-old son as a designated driver has pleaded not guilty to charges of child endangerment, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and allowing a minor to drive. more
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Police ID Woman Shot and Killed at Christian Campground Photo
ANGELUS OAKS -- Investigators are trying to determine what led to the fatal shooting of a 60-year-old woman at a religious retreat near San Bernardino. more
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Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to Host Oscars
LOS ANGELES - Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are teaming up to co-host the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony, to be held March 7, 2010. more
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Former Basketball Coach Guilty of Child Molestation Photo
COMPTON -- Former Dominguez High basketball coach Russell Otis was convicted Tuesday of child molestation, requiring him to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Otis was acquitted on felony grand theft and forgery charges. more
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'Terminator' Actor Charged with DUI Photo
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Thomas Dekker has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI after he sideswiped a bicyclist in North Hollywood. more
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Mayor Selects Charlie Beck as New LAPD Chief Photo
LOS ANGELES -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has chosen Deputy Chief Charlie Beck to replace former Police Chief Bratton, it was announced Tuesday. more
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Man Accused of Stalking Ryan Seacrest Pleads Not Guilty Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A man accused of stalking T.V. and radio host, Ryan Seacrest, has pleaded not guilty to felony charges. more
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Suspects Steal $1 Million of Cargo Photo
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles police are searching for a pair of suspects who stole more than $1 million worth of cargo from three area warehouses. more
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Suspect Surrenders After Man Run Over, Dragged Photo
DOWNEY -- A Norwalk man is behind bars accused of a fatal hit and run that began with a fight outside a Downey bar. more
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Pregnant Mom, Pregnant Daughter Battle Swine Flu at Same Time Photo
LANCASTER -- A woman from Lancaster and her adult daughter have quite the tale to tell after they became pregnant at the same time, and then both contracted swine flu. more
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E.R. Doc Guilty in Road Rage Attack on Cyclists Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A former emergency room doctor has been found guilty on all counts of deliberately slamming on his car brakes in an apparent effort to injure two bicyclists on Mandeville Canyon Road. more
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Texting Driver Guilty in Death of 14-year-old Boy Photo
SANTA ANA -- A pickup driver accused of being under the influence of prescription drugs and texting when he struck and killed a 14-year-old bicyclist was found guilty of manslaughter on Monday. more
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Dumb Burglars Get in But Can't Get Out Photo
RIVERSIDE -- A trio of burglars managed to break into a liquor store, but ended up getting arrested after they couldn't find a way out. more
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Victims Scammed with Promise of Playboy Party Photo
VICTORVILLE-- Several people claim they were scammed after they were "recruited" to be security guards for the Playboy Mansion's Halloween party, sheriff's officials said. more
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Clerk Busted at Christian Bookstore After Peep Cam Found in Bathroom Photo
SIMI VALLEY -- A 28-year-old clerk at the "Family Christian Book Store" was arrested Sunday after authorities found a hidden camera in the store's restroom. more
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Pilot Walks Away After Crash Landing Photo
SAN DIEGO -- A pilot walked away unscathed Monday morning after his twin-engine airplane crash landed upside down. more
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Dr. Drew Being Hailed A Hero Photo
PASADENA -- "Dr. Drew", the famed radio and T.V. host, is being haled a hero after he came to the rescue of a student seriously injured during a high school football game Friday night. more
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6 year old Girl Crushed to Death by TV Photo
WEST COVINA -- A 6 year old girl died after a 32-inch television fell on her while she was playing with her younger siblings, police said. more
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3-year old Finds Gun, Shoots Himself in Face Photo
RIALTO -- A 3 year old boy was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday after shooting himself in the face with a handgun, according to police. more
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Masked Gunmen Posing as Police Burglarize Home
LOS ANGELES -- Three masked gunman who said they were police officers forced their wa y into a home in Hyde Park Saturday night, where they tied up the residents and stole cash and jewelry, according to police. more
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Pumpkin Catapulted Through Scoreboard at Cal State Fullerton Photo
FULLERTON -- A pumpkin shot from a makeshift cannon Saturday tore a hole in the scoreboard at Titan Stadium at Cal State Fullerton. more
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Huge Crowds Turn Out for WeHo Halloween Carnaval Photo
WEST HOLLYWOOD -- Halloween revelers packed the streets of West Hollywood Saturday as the city held its 22nd Halloween street party, which annually draws hundreds of thousands of people. more
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Police Following "Strong Leads" in Synagogue Shooting Photo
NORTH HOLLYWOOD -- Detectives may be close to making an arrest in Thursday's double shooting at a North Hollywood synagogue, but they remained tight lipped about their "strong leads." more
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Man Blows Off Finger Teaching Son a Lesson Photo
WOODLAND HILLS -- A man attempting to demonstrate the dangers of gunpowder to his son blew off one of his fingers in a blast that also injured the boy, authorities said. more
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Woman Disappears After Leaving Work
LOS ANGELES-- A 30 year old woman remains missing after she disappeared two weeks ago, police say. more