'Instinct kicked in:' Clerk fatally shoots armed suspect who robbed, pistol whipped him
The supsect had entered the Bay Point store Sunday about 11 p.m. and began to strike the clerk, the employee said.
The supsect had entered the Bay Point store Sunday about 11 p.m. and began to strike the clerk, the employee said.
Firefighters rescue man trapped underneath fallen tree in Echo Park
A transient staying beneath a "massive" hillside tree in Echo Park was trapped for nearly 30 minutes on Monday when it toppledover following a night of heavy rainfall, bringing down energized electricwires and significantly damaging an adjacent duplex.
A transient staying beneath a "massive" hillside tree in Echo Park was trapped for nearly 30 minutes on Monday when it toppledover following a night of heavy rainfall, bringing down energized electricwires and significantly damaging an adjacent duplex.
Los Angeles church to eliminate $5.3M in medical debt for low-income families
A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million worth of medical debt for nearly 6,000 households in Southern California, according to one of the church’s pastors.
A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million worth of medical debt for nearly 6,000 households in Southern California, according to one of the church’s pastors.
Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
Eagle Rock church to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt for SoCal families
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
Police K-9 launches inside vehicle to apprehend pursuit suspect in Corona
A police K-9 went to great lengths to apprehend a suspect.
A police K-9 went to great lengths to apprehend a suspect.
Glendale woman confronts porch pirate, yells at him to put down package
A porch pirate was caught in the act... trying to steal a package from a Glendale home.
A porch pirate was caught in the act... trying to steal a package from a Glendale home.
California woman offers $7K reward, flies plane banner to find her stolen dog
A San Francisco woman is offering a $7,000 reward for her blue-eyed miniature Australian Shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store. She has hired a plane to fly a banner over the city in hopes of finding him.
A San Francisco woman is offering a $7,000 reward for her blue-eyed miniature Australian Shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store. She has hired a plane to fly a banner over the city in hopes of finding him.
Groom beaten to death on wedding night in Chino
On what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, a groom in Chino was murdered just hours after saying “I do,” investigators say. Joe Melgoza, 30, died Sunday morning, the day after his wedding, from blunt head trauma.
On what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, a groom in Chino was murdered just hours after saying “I do,” investigators say. Joe Melgoza, 30, died Sunday morning, the day after his wedding, from blunt head trauma.
L.A. County Health officials confirm possible measles exposures at LAX
Los Angeles County health officials said Monday they have confirmed three cases of measles in non-residents who passed through Los Angeles International Airport, possibly exposing other people.
Los Angeles County health officials said Monday they have confirmed three cases of measles in non-residents who passed through Los Angeles International Airport, possibly exposing other people.
California killer Lawrence Bittaker, who preyed on teenage girls, dies in prison at 79
Lawrence Sigmond Bittaker, one of the “Tool Box Killers” who preyed on teenage girls in Southern California 40 years ago, has died of natural causes, state corrections officials said Monday.
Lawrence Sigmond Bittaker, one of the “Tool Box Killers” who preyed on teenage girls in Southern California 40 years ago, has died of natural causes, state corrections officials said Monday.
Search and rescue crew member, beloved teacher dies while searching for missing hiker in Mt. Baldy
A volunteer rescuer and beloved teacher died Saturday while searching for a missing hiker in Mt. Baldy.
A volunteer rescuer and beloved teacher died Saturday while searching for a missing hiker in Mt. Baldy.
Pittsburg patriarch killed during family gathering
Rafael Lopez was shot and killed in his own home during a holiday party by two masked men, his family said.
Rafael Lopez was shot and killed in his own home during a holiday party by two masked men, his family said.
Two horses die in first race at Los Alamitos Race Course
Two horses died after the first race at Los Alamitos Race Course Saturday, adding to the death toll in a year that has seen increased scrutiny of the sport in Southern California.
Two horses died after the first race at Los Alamitos Race Course Saturday, adding to the death toll in a year that has seen increased scrutiny of the sport in Southern California.
Babe Ruth’s 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark.
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark.
Anaheim police use GPS 'bait package' to catch porch pirate
A 34-year-old man was taken into custody for suspicion of stealing a bait package with a GPS locator Anaheim police planted on adoorstep, authorities said.
A 34-year-old man was taken into custody for suspicion of stealing a bait package with a GPS locator Anaheim police planted on adoorstep, authorities said.
Woman, 2 children found dead inside Ontario home following officer-involved shooting
A woman and two children were found dead inside a home in Ontario Saturday morning following an officer-involved shooting.
A woman and two children were found dead inside a home in Ontario Saturday morning following an officer-involved shooting.
Starbucks apologizes after two Riverside County deputies were reportedly denied service
Starbucks is sending an apology to two Riverside County Sheriff deputies after they were reportedly denied service at a local store.
Starbucks is sending an apology to two Riverside County Sheriff deputies after they were reportedly denied service at a local store.
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
California Kindergarten student sells cookies and hot cocoa to pay off classmates' lunch debt
A 5-year-old girl's act of kindness helped clear the overdue lunch balances over 100 of her fellow classmates in Southern California.
A 5-year-old girl's act of kindness helped clear the overdue lunch balances over 100 of her fellow classmates in Southern California.