Calif. Trial Opens For Alleged Serial Strangler
Prosecutors will begin calling witnesses Tuesday in their case against 74-year-old Samuel Little, who faces life in prison for killing the three women who were found nude below the waist.
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Prosecutors will begin calling witnesses Tuesday in their case against 74-year-old Samuel Little, who faces life in prison for killing the three women who were found nude below the waist.
The woman, who asked not to be identified, told KCAL9's Stacey Butler she awoke to a strange man in her bed wearing only his underwear last month, and screamed for help.
Two teenage boys were arrested Monday after making specific plans to kill three staffers then gun down as many students as possible at their Southern California high school, police said.
Ezell Ford was killed August 11 in South Los Angeles after an officer-involved shooting near his home. Ford was unarmed, and according to witnesses, was face-down.
Sheldon Martin, a 20-year-old student and football player at Chaffey College, was killed in a car-to-car shooting east of Valley Way in Rubidoux Saturday night.
Community members along with Los Angeles City Council officials were set Monday for a public hearing on a proposed sidewalk repair program.
Los Angeles' bounty of world-class museums means a plethora of opportunities to learn about such subjects as great art, natural history, world music, classic cars and western heritage, among many other topics.
Yovani Gallardo pitched eight innings, Ryan Braun and Carlos Gomez homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers ended Clayton Kershaw's streak of 11 straight victories with a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.
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Los Angeles city officials Thursday are considering the idea of a big cash lottery prize as a way to boost low voter turnout.
Police did not have a description of the suspect vehicle.
With the lack of efforts with the city of Oakland renovating the 48-yer-old stadium O Co., owner of the Raiders Mark Davis will not sign a lease after the 2014 season.
It may soon pay to be a voter in the city of Los Angeles.
A pilot program launches Thursday offering free Wi-Fi in six Los Angeles parks and beaches.
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Social workers, mental health professionals and several Southland officials Wednesday took the streets of downtown Los Angeles to take part in an street- and sidewalk-cleaning initiative.
Justin Bieber will plead guilty to lesser charges stemming from his arrest in South Florida in what police initially described as an illegal street drag race, two people directly involved in the case told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
SKY9's Stu Mundel reports LAPD officers were called to Jefferson Boulevard and 10th Avenue at approximately 9:15 p.m. after receiving a help call.
Robin Williams was remembered by the fans he made laugh for decades, and by his colleagues, following his unexpected death on Monday at the age of 63.
Malibu City Council members discussed tightening enforcement on an occupancy tax similar to those required of hotels - something Mayor Skylar Peak calls a matter of fairness - at Monday night's meeting.
As the police commission gathers to discuss the potential re-election of LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, the veteran lawman will meet with officials in a closed-door meeting Tuesday to discuss allegations of scandal and inaccurate crime statistics.
Former investment banker and Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner was named publisher and chief executive of the Los Angeles Times, the newspaper announced Monday.
Opponents of a proposed water slide event are calling on city officials to reconsider their plans in the face of the ongoing statewide drought.
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Eight rail cars were involved in the BNSF Railway train derailment in Carson.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Animal keepers from the L.A. Zoo said the infants and their mothers are doing well and are bonding.
The victim was identified only as a 35-year-old man.
Jonathan Renteria is in custody on $4 million bail after being charged with murder by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.
Eight rail cars were involved in the BNSF Railway train derailment in Carson.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Animal keepers from the L.A. Zoo said the infants and their mothers are doing well and are bonding.
The victim was identified only as a 35-year-old man.
Jonathan Renteria is in custody on $4 million bail after being charged with murder by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.
Eight rail cars were involved in the BNSF Railway train derailment in Carson.
Animal keepers from the L.A. Zoo said the infants and their mothers are doing well and are bonding.
Jonathan Renteria is in custody on $4 million bail after being charged with murder by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
The scooter company Lime plans to ban the rider who crashed into a woman and left her on a Toluca Lake sidewalk.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
Orange City Council members gathered on Tuesday night to address much-needed security measures around the city's historic fountain, which has also doubled as the spot of dozens of crashes in recent years.
Body camera video shows the intense moments when Westminster Police Department officers rushed into a burning home and pulled a bedridden woman to safety last week.
A Marine veteran has a reason to smile today after a Huntington Beach dentist stepped in to fix his broken tooth.
With winter just around the corner, some small business owners in places like Big Bear and Wrightwood are concerned that the closure of Highway 38 could bring financial struggles.
One teenager was killed and three other people were wounded during a shooting early Tuesday morning, police said.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested last week for allegedly sexually assaulting children at religious gatherings over several years, according to authorities.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
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
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
As the fall respiratory season approaches, who should be getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against illness? Here's what varying recommendations say.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the Trump administration during his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
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.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
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.
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.
Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4.
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.
Geraldo Perdomo hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs, Salvador Perez moved into second place on Kansas City's career RBI list and the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4, shortly after being eliminated from postseason contention.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
After nearly a week off air, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the stage for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday evening, which drew droves of fans to the El Capitan Theatre as they hoped to watch one of the most-anticipated episodes in the show's history.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Fidel Ruiz-Healy independent filmmaker is sharing his story after his home was ransacked by copper thieves while he was away working in New York City.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen has new video of an armed suspect escaping arrest after Long Beach police officers cleared the scene.
Jonathan Renteria is in custody on $4 million bail after being charged with murder by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
A San Bernardino woman turned her home kitchen into a micro-bakery that has launched her to social media fame. Laurie Perez reports.
Kaiser Permanente hosted a luncheon for breast cancer survivors in Baldwin Park.
Desmond Shaw flies to Moraga Estate and Winery in Bel Air for tonight's Look at This!
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.
