Fullerton man arrested on suspicion of attempting to lure teen for sex
John Gradney, 57, was arrested for contact with a minor with the intent to have sex and sending harmful matter to seduce a minor, police said.
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John Gradney, 57, was arrested for contact with a minor with the intent to have sex and sending harmful matter to seduce a minor, police said.
Traditionally located in arctic regions, one snowy owl decided to make a pit stop in sunny Southern California on Wednesday, treating birdwatchers to a rare sight.
Rain began to fall throughout the Southland early Tuesday afternoon and is expected to last through the night before a second storm heads into the area over the weekend.
A vehicle reported stolen in Orange County Monday night led police and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit from the city of Orange to downtown Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.
An elderly woman on a Christmas morning walk successfully deterred an attempted robber's efforts to steal her purse, instead spraying him in the face with pepper spray, causing him to run from the scene.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a mandatory prohibition on indoor and outdoor wood burning for much of Southern California.
Striking graduate students at the University of California approved a bargaining agreement Friday, ending an unprecedented 40-day strike that snarled classes at the prestigious university system.
The deadly crash involved eight total vehicles and resulted in one hospitalization as well as one death.
The man broke into a locked home in Santa Ana late Tuesday evening. The homeowners woke up to him standing over their bed and forced him from the home after realizing it was not one of their children.
According to store owners, the three birds, a white umbrella cockatoo, a green double yellow-headed amazon and a Congo African grey were all stolen early Tuesday morning from inside the store.
This is the 14th year now that Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley has organized the coat distribution in her community.
Scammers could take advantage of your desperation with just a text.
Don't be surprised if you won't be able to buy your favorite flavored vape at your local smoke shop today.
The fire was reported by people on boats in Newport Harbor at around 10 p.m.
The violent crash occurred Friday afternoon in Westminster as the suspect fled from police who attempted to pull him over for fraudulent registration tags.
Police arrested alleged thief Armean Shirehjini and suspected getaway driver Andranik Avetisyan on Friday afternoon.
The earthquake struck just after 5:10 p.m. about six miles north of La Verne, according to the USGS.
Neither of the officers' conditions was immediately known after they were taken to nearby hospitals.
The fire has burned about 400 acres and is 5% contained, according to Cal Fire officials.
The blaze spanned about 55 acres by Saturday evening.
The earthquake struck just after 5:10 p.m. about six miles north of La Verne, according to the USGS.
Neither of the officers' conditions was immediately known after they were taken to nearby hospitals.
The victim was on his lunch break on Sunday when he was stabbed multiple times, police said.
A teenager has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department over the "catastrophic injuries" he suffered when they allegedly rammed into the back of his motorbike in February, according to his attorney.
Rap icon Warren G has joined the ownership group for the Long Beach Baseball Club, an independent professional team that hopes to begin playing games as soon as 2026.
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
A fiery three-car crash killed a person and injured three others, including a child.
An Alabama man claiming to be the "Angel of Death" allegedly said he was the "rider of the pale horse," a biblical excerpt referring to the apocalypse.
The Alabama man allegedly issued threats against St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon via email and in person.
Some Newport Beach residents were asked to shelter in place as a hazardous materials investigation was underway on Monday afternoon.
Deputies seized 815 marijuana plants from the illegal grow operation in unincorporated Lake Elsinore.
The fire has burned about 520 acres and is 10% contained, according to Cal Fire officials.
Riverside County health officials say that the student fell ill towards the end of the 2024-25 school year and attended Indio High School, which is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District.
After her volleyball game, AB Hernandez spoke out against the people who believe she does not belong in girls' sports.
Residents claim the owners of the nudist resort recently changed the rules and made clothes mandatory.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot would be the second-biggest in U.S. lottery history, only trailing the world-record $2.04 billion grand prize won in 2022.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.8 billion, the second-biggest ever, after no one won Wednesday's $1.4 billion drawing.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
A sprawling crater at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again, marking the 32nd episode of volcanic activity at the site since December.
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
A House committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of Justice Department documents from the federal investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled in favor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom in his challenge to President Trump's deployment of troops to Los Angeles.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lucas Sanabria scored in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo.
Makai Lemon made touchdown catches of 62 and 74 yards in the first quarter, Jayden Maiava passed for 412 yards and four scores, and Southern California trounced former coach Clay Helton's Georgia Southern 59-20 Saturday night.
Jackson Holliday homered with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to deny Yoshinobu Yamamoto a no-hitter, and the Baltimore Orioles weren't satisfied with that, rallying for four runs in the inning to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 in a delirious comeback.
JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer during a seven-run third inning, Mason Barnett recovered after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-4.
Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday night in Sao Paulo.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
A person was killed and another was injured in an early morning shooting outside of a McDonald's in East Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Zach Boetto reports from Glendale, where police announced two arrests in connection with a wedding heist that saw a happy couple celebrating their special day out of $60k when a gift box was stolen from their ceremony.
The earthquake struck just after 5:10 p.m. about six miles north of La Verne, according to the USGS.
Neither of the officers' conditions was immediately known after they were taken to nearby hospitals.
Jim Benning, the Westways Editor-in-Chief, takes KCAL News through the exciting beachside city of Dana Point.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
