Samuel Woodward's attorney says he did kill Blaze Bernstein, but not for the reasons prosecutors allege

The trial of Samuel Woodward, a Newport Beach man accused of the 2018 murder of a University of Pennsylvania sophomore, Blaze Bernstein, is expected to conclude on Wednesday with closing statements being read at Santa Ana’s Central Justice Center.

Trial of Blaze Bernstein's accused murderer
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Six years after the case was filed, attorneys delivered opening statements Tuesday in the trial of Samuel Lincoln Woodward of Newport Beach, who is charged with the Jan. 3, 2018, killing of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein.

Blaze Bernstein's suspected killer begins trial 6 years after charges filed

The defense attorney admitted Samuel Woodward killed Blaze Bernstein in 2018, but said it wasn't because of Nazi beliefs or because he hated gay men, as the prosecution says.

Blaze Bernstein's accused killer to stand trial
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Samuel Woodward has been charged with murder for the 2018 killing of Blaze Bernstein, his former high school classmate.

Southern California gas prices continue to climb

Gas prices in LA County rose for the 22nd consecutive day and are at the highest amount since Nov. 1.

California storm returns: Here's what to expect

Another storm is heading to Southern California Thursday. Here's how long the rain and snow could last.

Newport Beach landslide: 3 homes flagged by officials

A landslide early Thursday morning prompted officials in Newport Beach to yellow-tag three homes in the Galaxy Drive neighborhood, reminiscent of a similar incident last year that resulted in the demolition of a nearby house.

Newport Beach mudslide threatens homes
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The recent storms have led to a mudslide in Newport Beach, threatening nearby homes.

House fire turns deadly in Santa Ana
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Fire authorities said a body was found after a home erupted in flames in Santa Ana.

AI-generated nude photo scandal at CA school
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The Laguna Beach Unified School District released a statement about the photos and said the safety and security of students is the district's top priority.

Man allegedly hired for attack for Mexican Mafia gets break on sentence

Alex Gonzalez was allegedly hired to attack a man who was hitting on reputed gang boss Johnny Martinez's girlfriend. He was sentenced to four years in prison

Baseball gear stolen from locker room of OC high school

A local high school varsity team is in need of help after their equipment was stolen from the school lockers.