The ACLU's lawsuit against the Orange County Sheriff's Department over jailhouse informant use has been dismissed with prejudice, signaling its finality and lack of merit.

A 66-year-old pedestrian from Phelan was killed in a collision on Bear Valley Road, hit by an Audi A6. The investigation is underway, with authorities probing possible causes.

A Yucaipa man was shot defending his brother from assault. The shooter, Kris Morgan, was arrested and charged with attempted murder by the San Bernardino County Sheriff.

A high-speed police chase ended at a downtown LA parking garage, with the driver's status unclear after eluding police and creating traffic disturbances.

Investigation is ongoing after a fatal car crash in Adelanto involved a Mazda and a Chevrolet, resulting in the death of Mawusi Z. Fiagbenu and the hospitalization of two others.

Two people died in Long Beach after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle. Police are investigating the crash, which occurred on March 23, and have ruled out impaired driving.

Convicted "Pillowcase Rapist" Christopher Hubbart is approved to live in Juniper Hills, LA County, despite community protests. This is the third such placement in the area in three years.

California man with drug history arrested under new law for suspected meth possession; recent Prop 36 allows for stricter charges against repeat offenders.

An alleged road rage incident led to a stabbing in a Starbucks parking lot in Riverside; the suspected aggressor was arrested and treated for an arm wound.

A man was arrested for the stabbing death of 60-year-old Dixie Ortiz in Menifee; her relative, Vicente Ortiz, faces murder charges after her body was found with a stab wound.

A woman was fatally shot in Cudahy, and the LA County Sheriff's Department is investigating. The incident occurred early Monday morning. The victim's identity is withheld pending notification of kin.

Irvine Police are searching for missing person Jianhua ShangGuan, 53, last seen early March 22 and left home without wallet or phone. His silver Toyota RAV4 with plate 9ANG107 is also missing.

A man died in a downtown Los Angeles "gun battle" with reports of multiple gunshot wounds. The LAPD is investigating, and no suspect has been identified.