Former sheriff’s deputy arrested in kidnapping, sexually assault of girl, 14
A former sheriff’s deputy was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl, authorities said.
Brooke Mueller, at nine months sober, gets real about the costs of rehab
Brooke Mueller, the ex-wife of actor Charlie Sheen who assisted in Matthew Perry’s death investigation, says she’s nine months sober after years of rehab.
Online fraudster on the loose after bilking investors out of millions with fake inventions, websites
Santa Clara County fraudster Dennis Fountaine fled sentencing last month. Fountaine was convicted of three felony counts of grand theft by fraud. He also admitted to the aggravated white-collar enhancement for defrauding four victims of over $350,000.
UCLA aims to rebuild trust after protests with new ‘free speech’ zones, more security, dialogue
UCLA, convulsed with protests over the Israel-Hamas war last spring, unveiled a plan to rebuild community ties with enhanced safety measures, broader dialogue.
100 days of 100-degree misery: A summer of relentless, oppressive heat across the West
A broiling heat wave is expected to bring triple-digits to Southern California and much of the Southwest this week, coming on the heels of what experts say has been the hottest summer on record for most of the region.
Sheriff’s deputy facing federal charge over violent incident outside Lancaster WinCo
Over a year after a violent incident outside a Lancaster WinCo was caught on video, Deputy Trevor Kirk has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Two fires, fueled by heat and dry winds, inch toward communities in Sierra and Fresno counties
High winds, dry brush, and steep terrain have made the Bear fire in Sierra County a challenge to fight since it was sparked Monday. Officials said the flames are within a mile of a Sierra Nevada community.
High heat and high bacteria levels spell trouble at these L.A. County beaches
Los Angeles County public health officials are warning residents about swimming at several popular beaches after water samples showed unhealthy levels of bacteria.
‘Shameful’: Gov. Newsom decries Elk Grove’s opposition to homeless housing, announces legal settlement
California officials announced a settlement with Elk Grove that requires the city to identify sites for low-income housing and pay the state’s legal fees.
Worst of dangerous SoCal heat wave hitting over next few days: What to know
Meteorologists say temperatures could reach 115 degrees in the San Fernando Valley. Burbank, Woodland Hills and Palm Springs could also see triple digits.