13 People, Including A Dozen District Employees, Accused Of Huge Textbook Theft
Thirteen people, including 12 district employees, have been indicted for allegedly stealing thousands of textbooks -- new and old -- from four school districts.
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Thirteen people, including 12 district employees, have been indicted for allegedly stealing thousands of textbooks -- new and old -- from four school districts.
The body of a 42-year-old man was discovered inside an apartment complex in Long Beach on Wednesday.
An excessive force investigation was underway Wednesday after a confrontation between Long Beach police officers and a man was caught on tape.
Scientists are warning tsunami events both near and far could have a devastating impact on the Southland.
A jury in Long Beach is deliberating a verdict in the case of an alleged beating of an elderly wheelchair-bound man by a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus driver more than three years ago.
Two bicyclists, including a 13-year-old girl, suffered injuries Monday afternoon after a driver ran a red light in Long Beach.
Just weeks after his first NFL game, a former Long Beach high school football star who spent five years in prison for a rape he didn't commit was cut Friday by the Atlanta Falcons.
Police Friday will be passing out fliers asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect behind a series of sexual assaults.
A Long Beach baby with a deadly heart condition is being kept alive with a revolutionary machine known as the Berlin Heart.
A 38-year-old Orange County math teacher was charged Tuesday with possession of child pornography after inappropriate images were allegedly discovered on his social media account and at his residence.
E Hula Mau, host to Southern California's only hula and chant competition, transforms the Terrace Theater in Long Beach into a Hawaiian Village on Labor Day Weekend for its 19th annual celebration of the Hawaiian culture.
A Long Beach man and his mother were in federal court Thursday for allegedly working together to prostitute a local runaway when the girl was only 15 years old.
The latest experiment in American journalism is a throwback: a new daily newspaper to compete against an established one in a big city.
Families looking for finger-lickin'-good food and a chance to enjoy the tail end of summer should bring their appetites to the Long Beach BBQ Festival this weekend.
Police Thursday offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to two persons of interest wanted in the 2009 murder of a 76-year-old woman.
A driver was killed Wednesday morning when a vehicle slammed into a big-rig that was stopped in the median on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach.
An ongoing capital improvement plan underway at the Port of Long Beach is generating thousands of local construction jobs.
About 2,000 youth from across the city descended on ocean waters Friday as part of an annual All Kids Beach Day.
Shawn Halloran, 23, and Marcus Word, 36, both of Long Beach, were taken into custody by Long Beach police late Wednesday.
Football fans watching tonight's Falcons/Bengals game would say a pre-season game doesn't really matter.
A federal appeals court has rejected the virtual life sentence for a Southern California serial rapist.
A 40-year-old man Thursday was jailed in lieu of $50,000 in connection with an attempted robbery of a Bank of America branch in Long Beach.
For the last 80 years, Long Beach and surrounding communities have gathered on the sandy shores of Long Beach to participate in the annual Great Sand Sculpture Contest.
Officials say a prominent restaurant owner caused a deadly accident that killed one motorcyclist and seriously injured another in Long Beach Friday evening.
Olympic silver medalists April Ross and Jennifer Kessy beat top-ranked Brazilians Talita Antunes and Taiana Lima 15-21, 21-18, 17-15 on Sunday in the inaugural World Series Cup final.
Pink dye will be placed in the water on as many as five occasions this month in order to test for water quality, according to UCLA researchers.
Police said the man allegedly ran from officers, leading to a short foot pursuit near the rear alley of an apartment complex.
ICE raids, the federally led English-only initiative and an anti-DEI push have changed the national climate in which Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations occur -- when they do at all.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Pink dye will be placed in the water on as many as five occasions this month in order to test for water quality, according to UCLA researchers.
Police said the man allegedly ran from officers, leading to a short foot pursuit near the rear alley of an apartment complex.
ICE raids, the federally led English-only initiative and an anti-DEI push have changed the national climate in which Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations occur -- when they do at all.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the deadly crash.
Police said the man allegedly ran from officers, leading to a short foot pursuit near the rear alley of an apartment complex.
The city of Long Beach has canceled its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration due to the ongoing immigration enforcement operations taking place across Los Angeles County.
The collision was reported just after 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police said that the three suspects approached the victims and held them at gunpoint while they stole high-end pieces of jewelry back in May. After nearly four months of investigation, the suspects were taken into custody.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the deadly stabbing.
Police said that the three suspects approached the victims and held them at gunpoint while they stole high-end pieces of jewelry back in May. After nearly four months of investigation, the suspects were taken into custody.
The chase began in Compton and ended with an arrest in Laguna Hills.
Instead of avoiding potentially divisive political discussions, a group of people in Orange County are embracing the opportunity to speak, listen, and learn to opinions they may not agree with.
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.
Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the deadly crash.
Police say that a man swung a sword at his neighbor during a confrontation on Thursday, which then led to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody.
Starting Saturday, Sept. 13, ZEMU will transport passengers along the 9-mile route along Metrolink's Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands, all the while reducing pollution.
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.
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.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
ICE raids, the federally led English-only initiative and an anti-DEI push have changed the national climate in which Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations occur -- when they do at all.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
President Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
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.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle's season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th, and the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine by routing the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 Sunday to take sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time since June.
Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams spoiled rookie Cam Ward's NFL home opener, scoring 20 straight points to beat the Tennessee Titans 33-19.
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 49th homer, Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run fifth inning after the Dodgers chased Giants starter Logan Webb, and NL West-leading Los Angeles rallied past San Francisco 13-7.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
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.
Joe Hari, founder of Bridging Dialogues, said he started the community group to bring people with differing political views together to discuss, listen, learn, and build hope.
The pursuit driver crashed with a police officer early Monday morning in the West Valley area at Burbank Blvd. and Woodley Ave., in the heart of the Sepulveda Basin.
The city canceled its Dia de los Muertos event out of community concerns surrounding immigration raids, as a recent raid left a car wash understaffed.
A man is in stable condition following an LAPD officer involved shooting in Boyle Heights Sunday night.
Southern California will begin to warm up again with an influx of tropical air from Mario. There will be a chance of showers and some thunderstorms by the middle of the week.
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.
