A man was convicted for a hit-and-run in Ventura County, causing the death of two dogs and injuring a driver. The jury found Leonardo Palafox guilty of charges including animal cruelty and leaving the scene.

Jose Zavala of Fillmore was sentenced to 100 years to life for sexually abusing two children, with his crimes prosecuted by the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.

CHP chased a suspect in a blue SUV without license plates and headlights across Southern California freeways at high speeds, ending with a crash and the suspect's arrest.

Glendale police and the bomb squad investigated suspicious materials found in an impounded vehicle, leading to evacuations and road closures, but no device was found.

A rideshare driver from Bakersfield, Simranjit Singh Sekhon, was arrested for allegedly raping an unconscious woman; authorities suspect there may be more victims.

South Gate Police removed two guns in separate incidents involving individuals with one apprehended as a gang member on parole and two others after a disturbance call.

San Diego doctor Mark Chavez, linked to actor Matthew Perry's death, has been sentenced to home confinement and community service for conspiring to distribute ketamine.

Amber Kristine Calderon faces upgraded charges for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, after hitting three bicyclists, resulting in a pastor's death, with drugs found in her system.

Baldwin Park police discovered an illegal marijuana cultivation operation after reports of suspicious activity. Multiple arrests were made, including for illegal cultivation, weapons, and electricity theft.

An LA County woman's cat was stolen by an Amazon driver, caught on camera; the driver is still not located, and Amazon is investigating with a third-party partner.

Southern California religious group leaders charged with murder in connection to the disappearances of two individuals, including a child, with multiple arrests made by law enforcement.

LAPD seeks public help in the unsolved double homicide of Clarence Simpson, 20, and Christian Hart, 18, offering a $75,000 reward for information leading to convictions.

Mark Wilkes, a 65-year-old from Yucca Valley, was arrested for sexual battery on teens, with suspicion of more victims. He is held at West Valley Jail with a $250,000 bail.