Excessive heat warnings in effect in Southern California

A sweltering late-season heat wave has triggered excessive heat warnings across Southern California, with forecasts predicting potentially record-breaking temperatures that could reach up to 115 degrees in some areas through Friday.

California forecast: September heat wave to bake SoCal

Sweltering heat is expected in SoCal over the next several days, with the peak of the heat wave expected Wednesday through Friday.

Overcrowding at animal shelter in Camarillo
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The ongoing overcrowding issue at a shelter in Camarillo is getting more dogs sick.

These California cities were ranked as the safest in the US

A recent study listed the top 13 safest cities in the US. Out of those 13 cities, four of them were in California.

Simi Valley home from horror film ‘Poltergeist’ hits the market

The Simi Valley home, which is on the market for the first time in 45 years, is listed for $1,174,999, according to Realtor.com.

Man viciously attacked by dog in Simi Valley

A man and his dog were both viciously attacked by another dog, possibly a Pit bull, in Simi Valley.

Man viciously attacked by dog in Simi Valley
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A man and his dog were both viciously attacked by another dog, possibly a Pit bull, in Simi Valley.

Man tries to kidnap teen girl in Simi Valley Library parking lot

Police said the girl was walking with her mom when a man came up and grabbed her. She screamed and was able to get away.

Suspected serial killer charged in Ventura County strangulation murders nearly 50 years later

Warren Luther Alexander, 73, has been charged with the strangulation murders of Kimberly Carol Fritz, 18, Velvet Ann Sanchez, 31 and Lorraine Ann Rodriguez, 21, that occurred in Ventura County in 1977.

Sea lions washing up onto Santa Barbara, Ventura County beaches showing signs of algae poisoning

Animal rescuers in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties say they've been inundated in recent days with reports of sick sea lions washing up on shore, showing signs they may have been poisoned by a harmful algal bloom.

California doctor defrauded Medicare out of $3 million: DOJ

Medicare paid approximately $3.2 million of the $3.9 million in fraudulent claims submitted by Dr. Victor Contreras.

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.