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Eric Halem, 38, was sentenced to concurrent life terms after being found guilty of kidnapping and robbery in a brief jury verdict following a two-week trial. Superior Court Judge Mildred Escobedo denied a late request for a new trial, citing Halem's willingness to use violence out of "sheer and utter greed." He will be eligible for parole in seven years.

So far this is only the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show.

As internet-famous bald eagle Jackie receives treatment for anemia, the Ojai Raptor Center is urging the public to avoid spreading unverified rumors and fake AI-generated images. Amid a global outpouring of well wishes, the center warned that internet misinformation can spread quickly and be mistaken for fact before accurate updates can be released.

The City Council voted unanimously (14-0) to approve a motion by President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, directing the city administrative officer to hire expert consultants to help design a new homelessness agency structure and implementation plan, with results to be reported to the council and Mayor Karen Bass.

Actress Linda Blair was cited for operating an animal facility without a license and exceeding the number of animals allowed in a residence after inspectors found 251 dogs at her Acton animal rescue, Los Angeles County officials said Tuesday.

His identity has not been released.

A preliminary investigation by local authorities shows no initial signs of foul play surrounding his death.

Jianquan Bo, 66, pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in Rancho Cucamonga following a fatal shooting last week. Although investigators state his older brother fired the shot that killed 60-year-old Shukur Aikebaer in front of San Bernardino County deputies, Bo is still facing murder charges for his involvement in the incident.

An alleged kidnapping linked to a home invasion was underway in Van Nuys on Wednesday morning. 

Several homes were damaged during a high-speed crash in Orange. 

President Donald Trump says prospects for a deal are very good and there could be major developments as early as Wednesday. 

The pursuit started in Anaheim and ended in the Compton area. 

The restaurant chain said it had replaced the jalapeños with product from another supplier. More than 100 cases of salmonella have been confirmed in Minnesota.

Long Beach is launching an 18-camera Speed Safety System pilot under AB 645 to reduce excessive speeding in school zones and high-injury corridors.

Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey was charged Tuesday in federal court with possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle, a felony facing up to 10 years in prison.

Felix Valenzeula discusses his unimaginable loss of losing his wife and the couple's two children to a crash in Apple Valley.

A large tow-truck slammed into an apartment building in Panorama City.