Derrick Thompson is charged with raping and sodomizing a 15-year-old in LA. He pleaded not guilty and is held without bail. He faces up to 75 years in prison.

An LA County sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man armed with a machete in Paramount. The incident is under investigation, with no deputies injured. The man did not obey commands to drop his weapon.

Fontana deputies arrested 62-year-old Angel Garcia for possession of suspected methamphetamine in a red-tagged home, under the strictures of Proposition 36.

Three men were arrested in Chino Hills for possession of stolen property, including catalytic converters and a firearm, after deputies responded to a suspicious activity call.

A driver died in Torrance when their 2025 Tesla Model Y hit a traffic pole and caught fire, making rescue efforts difficult due to the car's lithium-ion batteries.

An Orange County man is indicted for alleged fentanyl distribution leading to two deaths, possession with intent to distribute, and firearm charges related to drug trafficking.

LAPD seeks a suspect for a non-fatal stabbing of a woman in East Hollywood, captured on video. The public is urged to assist in identifying the assailant.

Amber Alert for abducted sisters Aryana and Alana Maldonado in Kings County after their mother's murder, with their father Jonathan Maldonado-Cruz suspected.

Two LA high schools were locked down after a bomb threat, with students evacuated to a football field while authorities, including K-9 units, searched. No devices were found and lockdowns were lifted.

A stabbing at Benjamin Franklin Senior High School in Los Angeles led to a police response and the suspect's arrest; the victim's condition is unknown.

A Glendale woman has been sentenced to nine years for a COVID-19 healthcare fraud scheme, involving false respiratory test claims, resulting in $46.7 million in fraud.

A man in Los Angeles was sentenced to over 5 years in prison for illegal ammo possession and threatening behavior.

GS Foods settled for nearly $950,000 over claims they didn't meet small business criteria for federal contracts. They've made internal changes but admit no wrongdoing.