DTLA tree chopper sentenced
Samuel Patrick Groft, 45, pleaded no contest to nine felony counts of vandalism and two misdemeanor counts of vandalism over the prosecution's objection after Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Verastegui offered the two-year term, which will be served in county jail, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Samuel Patrick Groft, 45, pleaded no contest to nine felony counts of vandalism and two misdemeanor counts of vandalism over the prosecution's objection after Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Verastegui offered the two-year term, which will be served in county jail, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Arraignment postponed for Micah Sykes in stabbing death of opera star Jubilant Sykes
A Los Angeles judge postponed the arraignment of Micah Sykes, charged with the murder of his father, renowned opera singer Jubilant Sykes, until April.
A Los Angeles judge postponed the arraignment of Micah Sykes, charged with the murder of his father, renowned opera singer Jubilant Sykes, until April.
Arraignment postponed for son of slain singer Jubilant Sykes
The murder charge against Micah Sykes, 31, includes allegations that he used a deadly weapon, with the criminal complaint specifying a knife, garden shears and a barbell, and that he inflicted great bodily injury on a person 60 or older.
The murder charge against Micah Sykes, 31, includes allegations that he used a deadly weapon, with the criminal complaint specifying a knife, garden shears and a barbell, and that he inflicted great bodily injury on a person 60 or older.
Islamic center vandalized in South LA
Following the incident, leaders are asking for help finding a safer worship environment.
Following the incident, leaders are asking for help finding a safer worship environment.
Fire in Marina del Rey Harbor destroys 2 boats overnight
Firefighters raced to keep a fire that destroyed two yachts from spreading to other docked boats in Marina del Rey.
Firefighters raced to keep a fire that destroyed two yachts from spreading to other docked boats in Marina del Rey.
Fire destroys yachts in Marina del Rey
A fire ripped through a dock and destroyed two yachts in Marina del Rey.
A fire ripped through a dock and destroyed two yachts in Marina del Rey.
Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked
A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.
A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.
South LA mosque vandalized, set on fire
A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing flaming objects at a South Los Angeles mosque in an attack leaders describe as targeted and frightening, coming about a week before Ramadan.
A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing flaming objects at a South Los Angeles mosque in an attack leaders describe as targeted and frightening, coming about a week before Ramadan.
Elderly sisters die in suspected arson fire at Hollywood home
Two elderly sisters died in a house fire that investigators believe was intentionally set.
Two elderly sisters died in a house fire that investigators believe was intentionally set.
Sisters killed in Hollywood arson fire
Two elderly sisters died in a house fire that is being investigated as arson.
Two elderly sisters died in a house fire that is being investigated as arson.
Nancy Guthrie case: Questions remain as search extends into its 11th day
It's now been 11 days since Nancy Guthrie was last seen. A man detained for questioning Tuesday night has been released, saying he is not tied to the crime.
It's now been 11 days since Nancy Guthrie was last seen. A man detained for questioning Tuesday night has been released, saying he is not tied to the crime.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 11 latest updates
Feb. 11 marks the eleventh day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Feb. 11 marks the eleventh day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Nancy Guthrie: FBI conducting 'extensive' search of Tucson-area roadways
Authorities say they will be "conducting an extensive search" on Wednesday in connection to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Authorities say they will be "conducting an extensive search" on Wednesday in connection to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Nancy Guthrie: Man detained, released by law enforcement speaks out
Carlos Palazuelos, the man detained on Feb. 10 in connection with the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, claims law enforcement targeted him because his eyes allegedly matched those of a masked suspect seen on surveillance footage.
Carlos Palazuelos, the man detained on Feb. 10 in connection with the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, claims law enforcement targeted him because his eyes allegedly matched those of a masked suspect seen on surveillance footage.
Police revoke licenses of three Simi Valley massage parlors
The operation took place on January 29 as part of a broader countywide effort to regulate massage businesses.
The operation took place on January 29 as part of a broader countywide effort to regulate massage businesses.
Family-run theft crew arrested by Glendale police in distraction theft sting
Glendale police arrested an alleged family-run theft crew -- including a husband, wife, and three children -- allegedly involved in distraction thefts and fraud across Southern California.
Glendale police arrested an alleged family-run theft crew -- including a husband, wife, and three children -- allegedly involved in distraction thefts and fraud across Southern California.
TMZ says new Nancy Guthrie ransom note received today
A new letter in the bewildering Nancy Guthrie case has been sent to TMZ, reportedly including a demand for one bitcoin in exchange for information about the elderly woman’s kidnapper.
A new letter in the bewildering Nancy Guthrie case has been sent to TMZ, reportedly including a demand for one bitcoin in exchange for information about the elderly woman’s kidnapper.
New details revealed in Nancy Guthrie case
New details were released Wednesday on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search enters the 11th day.
New details were released Wednesday on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search enters the 11th day.
Ring founder addresses FBI recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Santa Paula man sentenced to 110 years for decades of child abuse
Martin Herrejon Vieyra of Santa Paula received a sentence of 110 years to life plus eight years for rape and child molestation convictions in Ventura County.
Martin Herrejon Vieyra of Santa Paula received a sentence of 110 years to life plus eight years for rape and child molestation convictions in Ventura County.