Feds: Jealousy Prompted Long Beach Man To Plot Aliso Viejo Day Spa Explosion
Stephen Beal likely planted the bomb because he was angry that his ex-girlfriend was in a new relationship, authorities said.
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Stephen Beal likely planted the bomb because he was angry that his ex-girlfriend was in a new relationship, authorities said.
The two were shot while in the garage of a Long Beach home.
The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly in talks with Long Beach about a possible move.
Gov. Gavin Newsom met with a group of Southland mayors Tuesday, stressing the need for cooperation between the state and local jurisdictions to address what he called the state's growing housing-affordability crisis.
Studebaker Road was left looking like a lake, and the California Highway Patrol has shut down the offramp from the southbound 405 Freeway to keep people from driving into the standing water.
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the death of 20-year-old Jean Carlos Cheryl late Sunday night. Several helicopters and boats had been dispatched to search for him after he was reported missing at 10:48 a.m.
The university started accepting ideas for a new mascot Monday, with the deadline to submit proposals on March 8. The finalists will be announced in April after a campus-wide vote, with the winner named in May.
Army training drills continued Wednesday in the Long Beach area as loud explosions rang out and low-flying helicopters landed throughout the night.
Sergio Nieto has been charged with 115 misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy.
Video shows the elderly woman banging on a door and windows outside of Regency Palms, and later walking through a dark alley in bathrobe and sandals.
Police scoured a Long Beach street early Thursday after a man standing on a sidewalk was shot and killed.
The deluge of water isn't even close to over – the National Weather Service predicts another round of heavy rainfall Wednesday night, with as much as an inch of rain in one hour in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Sean Belk, a journalist who covered local Long Beach news, died Friday evening following a traffic collision in Long Beach.
Police say the driver dragged the victim for about 900 feet north on Paramount Boulevard before fleeing the scene.
Several streets near South and Olive were sealed off as a SWAT team scours through vehicles in the area in search of the suspect, who police say has a felony warrant.
The break-in occurred while students were away on winter break.
A veterinarian says 1-year-old terrier-poodle mix Chloe is healing faster than expected, after surgery to repair her broken leg and fractured skull and spine.
A couple found a bag of money and did the right thing and their reward was priceless. Greg Mills reports from Long Beach on a good deed and even better ending.
Chloe, a 1-year-old terrier-poodle mix, underwent surgery Friday night to re-align her fractured femur and get a titanium plate placed to support her leg during recovery.
Veterinarians in Long Beach were working to save a severely beaten dog's life as police searched for the pet's abuser.
Lawrence Alexander said he once supervised a large group of officers and had his own office, computer and cell phone. He now is assigned to patrol, just as he was when he first joined the Long Beach Police Department 28 years ago.
There was no immediate description of the suspect or the vehicle.
Fred Taft, a truck driver, was shot and killed while attending a family reunion.
The skateboarder had been crossing eastbound Bellflower Boulevard at 27th Street when he was hit by a vehicle that continued southbound onto Bellflower Boulevard.
A group of mobile home residents in Long Beach who said they were living in squalor won a multi-million dollar lawsuit Monday.
If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate Bill 627, known as the No Secret Police Act, would apply to California local and federal officers, and other officers from another state agency.
Stretching across a full city block along Hawthorne Boulevard, the sprawling shopping plaza has sat vacant for nearly 30 years.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
One person was taken to a local burn center in critical condition.
El Monte police responded to the gas station after receiving calls of a domestic violence incident.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate Bill 627, known as the No Secret Police Act, would apply to California local and federal officers, and other officers from another state agency.
Stretching across a full city block along Hawthorne Boulevard, the sprawling shopping plaza has sat vacant for nearly 30 years.
One person was taken to a local burn center in critical condition.
If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate Bill 627, known as the No Secret Police Act, would apply to California local and federal officers, and other officers from another state agency.
Stretching across a full city block along Hawthorne Boulevard, the sprawling shopping plaza has sat vacant for nearly 30 years.
One person was taken to a local burn center in critical condition.
El Monte police responded to the gas station after receiving calls of a domestic violence incident.
A Southern California congressman has joined the fight to secure a Studio City woman's release from federal detainment after she was arrested more than a month ago in downtown Los Angeles.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
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.
Riverside County authorities are seeking help from the public as they continue searching for the person or persons who have shot at least six free-roaming donkeys with arrows in recent months.
The retired truck driver pleaded guilty to another murder cold case in Titus County, Texas.
Police said the suspect had been arrested twice previously for burglarizing a different school in Murrieta and was expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.
The fire was stopped at 12 acres and was 50% contained by 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, firefighters said.
Felony charges are expected to be filed against the suspect who allegedly assaulted a man and left him lying in a busy Temecula intersection, where he was fatally struck by a car over the weekend.
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.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
As the job market weakens, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last weak to its highest level in nearly four years.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
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.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
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.
Rookie pinch-hitter Harry Ford drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 to move into a tie with Houston atop the AL West.
Blake Snell struck out a season-high 11 in six innings, Mookie Betts hit a grand slam in the eighth and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-0 for their fourth straight win.
Zach Neto hit a two-run homer, Mike Trout drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.
Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs and Emmet Sheehan pitched seven splendid innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Colorado Rockies 7-2.
Kyle Hendricks threw seven shutout innings, Chris Taylor and Yoán Moncada hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels scored all of their runs with two outs in a 12-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Raymond Cruz, the actor known best for his role as Tuco Salamanca in the "Breaking Bad" television series, was arrested on Monday after he allegedly sprayed women with water from a hose outside of his Silver Lake home.
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.
The graphic video of the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah spread quicky on social media. Tracy Foster, co-founder and executive director of Screen Sanity, claims social media companies play a role in the content regulations that allow for such material to spread.
Several people were taken into custody following an early morning SWAT search warrant served at a North Hollywood home.
A preview of what's happening this weekend in Los Angeles: DTLA Dog Day, Illuminate the Night in Frogtown, Dino Fest at the Natural History Museum, and Jaw the Exhibition.
A preview of what’s happening this weekend in Los Angeles: DTLA Dog Day, Illuminate the Night in Frogtown, Dino Fest at the Natural History Museum, and Jaw the Exhibition.
Grae Drake reviews: “The Long Walk,” ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” and “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.”
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.
