Woman found guilty in 2018 killing of nurse at Rolling Hills Estates mall

Cherie Lynnette Townsend was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2018 stabbing death of Susan Leeds in a Rolling Hills Estates parking garage.

Suspect holding baby shot dead by deputies
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A man who was shot by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during a standoff in Paramount has died, according to sheriff’s officials.

Shooting breaks out in front of child in Paramount

A shooting broke out in front of a child in the Paramount neighborhood of Los Angeles County.

SoCal business hit by back-to-back burglaries
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A local party rental company was hit by back-to-back burglaries. The thieves hit their warehouse twice in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

Not guilty plea from suspect in Alhambra cop's death
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Steven Ara Zapata, 27, was charged with two counts each of murder and fleeing a peace officer's motor vehicle causing death, along with one count of reckless driving on a highway causing a specified injury. The crash killed 28-year-old Alec Sanders.

Man pleads not guilty in pursuit crash that killed Alhambra officer

An El Monte man pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and other charges stemming from a pursuit crash that killed his passenger and an Alhambra police officer.

LA County records second-highest total of hate crimes in 44 years

Crimes against specific groups hit record highs, including African Americans (51% of racial crimes), transgender people, Middle Easterners, and women.

Prominent California farming mogul's wife found dead in Arizona amid divorce battle

Authorities are investigating the homicide of 59-year-old Kerri Ann Abatti, the wife of powerful Southern California land baron Michael Abatti, after she was found shot in their Arizona home amid their ongoing divorce proceedings.

Fire breaks out at Kennedy HS in Granada Hills
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Students and staff were evacuated after a fire broke out at John F. Kennedy High School on Granada Hills on Thursday morning.

LAFD knocks down fire in Boyle Heights
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A giant plume of smoke was seen for miles as crews worked to knock down a fire in Boyle Height on Thursday morning.

Former California deputy accused of killing his son, 11, shot after police chase

A former deputy out of Sacramento County who officials believe stabbed his 11-year-old son to death was shot and killed after a car chase with law enforcement officers, according to California authorities.

California police warn of new trend among criminals stealing cars

Police are warning of a new, sophisticated trend where thieves are using technology and computer smarts to steal cars.

These new California laws go into effect in 2026

The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.