A former judge in Orange County has been convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of his wife and now faces 40 years to life in prison.

Five individuals were arrested following a gang-related assault in a Thousand Oaks business; three people were injured. Suspects are linked to a local gang and face multiple charges including assault and conspiracy.

A man in Simi Valley, Andrew Chase, faces charges for assault with a deadly weapon and a hate crime for brandishing a gun and using a homophobic slur during a confrontation.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department arrested Arthur Wilder for suspected fentanyl trafficking during a traffic stop in Needles, amid a spike in overdoses.

A pawn shop owner in LA faces federal charges for conspiring to sell a stolen Warhol print; another involved party has pleaded guilty. The FBI's Art Crime Team is investigating.

Oren Sela received a 61-month prison sentence for a $1.8 million scam involving identity theft and mail fraud, after his guilty plea to bank fraud and identity theft charges.

Los Angeles Police warn of a surge in "distraction thefts" targeting the elderly, where thieves posing as friendly strangers swap victims' jewelry with fakes.

The LA County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Whittier; a man was found shot and later pronounced dead. Details are limited, and the suspects are unidentified.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a Craftsman-style home in South-Central LA within 23 minutes, avoiding injuries and preventing spread to adjacent structures. Cause under investigation; no further details on aftermath provided.

Four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the 110 Freeway in Eagle Rock, with two in serious condition. Traffic was affected as authorities investigated.

Operation Consequences led by San Bernardino County authorities culminated in 99 arrests and confiscated narcotics and firearms during a crime suppression event.

Los Angeles man Donald Jeffes faces felony animal cruelty charges for allegedly beating his dog with a chain leash; he pleaded not guilty and could be sentenced to three years in prison.

A U-Haul truck crashed into an Orange apartment building; driver fled the scene, no serious injuries reported.