OC man charged with murder for decapitating parents, dog

An Orange County man was charged with the murder of his parents after the elderly couple and their dog were found mutilated and decapitated inside their home.

Son accused of decapitating parents in Orange County

Joseph Brandon Gerdvil, 41, is accused of killing 77-year-old Ronald Walter Gerdvil and 79-year-old Antoinette Gerdvill on Tuesday.

California heat wave temperatures continue to break records

Lancaster and Palmdale extended their records for the most consecutive days over 110 degrees on Tuesday with six, and are expected to extend that record to a seventh day on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Lancaster is expected to reach 112 degrees and Palmdale 110, the NWS said.

Driver's BAC was 3x legal limit during crash that left dad, son in coma, police say

Ceferino Ramos had a blood alcohol content of .22 when police pulled him over, officials said. A father and his 5-year-old son are still in comas after the crash.

Improvised firework blows up in OC 10-year-old's hands

Edther Ocampo lost three fingers and has internal damage after a firework exploded in his hands. His mother said the explosion was so loud it could be heard from a mile off.

Driver throws fireworks at a dog in Santa Ana

A man threw fireworks at a dog in Santa Ana before taking off from the scene in a gold-looking sedan.

Man throws fireworks at dog in OC
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A man threw fireworks at a dog in Santa Ana before taking off from the scene in a gold-looking sedan.

Disneyland workers to vote on potential strike

The union representing Disneyland custodians, ride operators, candy makers and merchandise clerks will vote on a potential strike next week.

Man charged in deadly 4th of July stabbing in Huntington Beach

26-year-old Logan Christopher Kelley was allegedly drinking and under the influence of drugs when he approached a random group of people watching fireworks in the street and started stabbing, killing two men and injuring three others.

Homicide at sober living facility
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A homicide investigation is underway at a sober living facility in Irvine.

Man accused of killing roommate at Irvine sober living facility

The suspect, 24-year-old Braxton Tysean Hill of Indiana, was arrested in Barstow after he allegedly killed his roommate at a sober living facility in Irvine.

Hit-and-run injures family on bike ride
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A suspected hit-and-run driver was arrested after injuring a family of five in Garden Grove.

2 adults, 3 children injured in hit-and-run
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Five people were taken to the hospital after officials said they were struck by a hit-and-run driver in Garden Grove.

Fashion Island Newport Beach robbery: 3 suspects charged with murder

The three suspects face a possible death sentence after dragging a tourist to death under their getaway car during an armed robbery.