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Peter Quill, 45, is accused of repeatedly hitting his neighbor over the head with a flashlight after complaining about the loud hum of a generator during the widespread power outage.
San Diego Gas & Electric says it has restored power to 1.4 million customers affected by a massive 12-hour outage that stretched from Arizona to Mexico.
A fifth alleged victim has come forward to identify a 20-year-old Santa Ana man accused of exposing himself to four other teenage girls near Orange County high schools.
While donations are welcome, the hospital would prefer gift cards so its staff could pick out the DVDs most appropriate for children.
An Artesia man has been convicted of kidnapping, attempted kidnapping and sexual assault charges, in separate incidents with three underage girls.
A now-retired Laguna Hills High School Spanish teacher pleaded guilty Wednesday to having sex with one of his female students.
A high surf advisory is in effect until Friday evening along Southern California's coast as 12-foot waves pummel the shore.
An Orange County mother is in the hospital dealing with the physical and emotional aftermath of being bitten, repeatedly, by a rattlesnake.
A plan to bring call center jobs back from overseas may be in jeopardy after the government filed suit to block a $39 billion deal to buy T-Mobile.
Former Los Angeles Laker Javaris Crittenton was in custody Tuesday in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old woman in Atlanta.
Public health programs in Orange County could face substantial cuts if officials are unable to recover $48 million in loans to the state of California.
An Irvine man is behind bars on Monday for allegedly slapping his seven-year-old son aboard a tour boat and tossing him overboard into Newport Harbor.
Authorities are on the hunt for a man suspected of robbing three Orange County banks Friday morning.
A 32-year-old man was sentenced Friday to nearly six and a half years in prison for attempting to set anIrvinechurch on fire because he disagreed with its teachings on masturbation.
A 7-year-old Orange County boy can stand tall after climbing Mount Whitney in a single day.
With your support, your American Cancer Society is saving lives and helping more people facing breast cancer celebrate more birthdays.
An 83-year-old Santa Ana great-grandmother is making national headlines for getting breast implants.
A man charged with breaking into a former neighbor's home and climbing into bed with a 10-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty in an Orange County court.
The alleged victim of a sexual assault in her Irvine home testified Wednesday that when she saw the man accused of attacking her on the street she felt uneasy because he got a little too close for comfort.
Andrea Peck said her mother was letting their beloved parti poodle out of the front gate of their home when a coyote suddenly appeared.
Creditors say they'll sue unless owners of the Crystal Cathedral agree to sell the Orange County landmark.
Thuan Van Nguyen will also have to register as a sex offender and to serve three years of formal probation after being released from custody.
A civil rights group says the Orange County district attorney's office shouldn't be investigating the police-involved death of a mentally ill homeless man.
Ian Victor Kincheloe, of Laguna Hills, 25, reportedly arranged a meeting online with a 13-year-old girl at the Huntington Beach Pier.
As many as thirty bus-shelter ads are slated to go up in neighboring cities that challenge the Bible and question the existence of God.
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.
A group of Woodland Hills residents has teamed up to try to challenge the plans to turn Boething's Treeland Nursery into a cemetery.
Two people were taken into custody at the Arco station on Pioneer Boulevard and Lowemont Street.
The shooting happened at around 2:30 p.m. in the 5400 block of E. Slauson Avenue, according to LASD deputies.
City officials said that there have been no human cases of rabies reported in the city and that the exposure risk remains low.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
A group of Woodland Hills residents has teamed up to try to challenge the plans to turn Boething's Treeland Nursery into a cemetery.
Two people were taken into custody at the Arco station on Pioneer Boulevard and Lowemont Street.
The shooting happened at around 2:30 p.m. in the 5400 block of E. Slauson Avenue, according to LASD deputies.
City officials said that there have been no human cases of rabies reported in the city and that the exposure risk remains low.
A group of Woodland Hills residents has teamed up to try to challenge the plans to turn Boething's Treeland Nursery into a cemetery.
Two people were taken into custody at the Arco station on Pioneer Boulevard and Lowemont Street.
The shooting happened at around 2:30 p.m. in the 5400 block of E. Slauson Avenue, according to LASD deputies.
City officials said that there have been no human cases of rabies reported in the city and that the exposure risk remains low.
Ghost, a beloved giant Pacific octopus that has drawn thousands of people's attention at the Aquarium of the Pacific, has entered the final phase of its life, which will be fully devoted to eggs that can never hatch.
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.
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.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
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.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
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.
Two people were taken into custody at an Arco station following a slow-speed chase on Thursday night.
A daylong Los Angeles police investigation into a home invasion burglary continued late Thursday night, hours after they were first called to a Woodland Hills home. Hunter Sowards reports.
Desmond Shaw takes us to Beverly Hills' famous Spadena House, which is popularly known as the "Witch's House," in this episode of Look At This!
Kara Finnstrom reports from Altadena, where she speaks with the general contractor who came out of retirement to help with the city's ongoing rebuilding efforts after the Eaton Fire in January.
Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials are warning the public of the potential concerns that come with measles after a local child died years after they first fell ill with the viral infection. Nicole Comstock reports.
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.
