Trial Could Classify Child Rapist As Sexually Violent Predator
Orange County prosecutors say a man convicted of sexually abusing two girls in 1983 will face a trial on their bid to have him classified as a sexually violent predator.
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Orange County prosecutors say a man convicted of sexually abusing two girls in 1983 will face a trial on their bid to have him classified as a sexually violent predator.
prosecutor Noorul Hasan says Douglas Mackenzie should be committed to a mental hospital because he is a danger to society.
Jury selection is expected to begin Thursday in the trial of a Fullerton man accused of twice ejaculating into a female co-worker's water bottle.
A cook at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana was arrested Monday after being accused of touching a female inmate's breast, a sheriff's department spokesman said.
he 12th increase in 13 days has seen local pump prices hit their highest point in nearly two-and-a-half years.
Authorities say a man has died after being struck by a commuter train in Orange County.
Authorities are still trying to free a dog that somehow became trapped in a flood control channel drain pipe behind Northcutt Elementary School.
Prosecutors say an Orange County woman has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after she lured her ex-boyfriend with the promise of sex, then had her current boyfriend kill him.
Orange County is taking its fight over a sheriff's pension plan to the California Supreme Court.
An Orange County judge has ruled that there is enough evidence to keep a convicted child sex offender in custody and for prosecutors to continue in their effort to have him declared a sexually violent predator.
A young actor from Orange County has won the hearts of millions after landing a Superbowl ad. Now he's opening up about his heart condition, so that other kids can know that they're not alone.
A 20-year-old Laguna Niguel woman is behind bars Thursday night for allegedly making up a story about a rape attempt earlier in the week.
Gas prices in Los Angeles and Orange counties hit their highest mark since 2008.
An Orange County jury has convicted a 33-year-old man of raping five women and sexually assaulting a sixth.
Governor Jerry Brown's plans to shut down local redevelopment agencies to help fund the gaping state budget gap isn't going over well in Orange County.
You can already 'friend' D.A. Tonny Rakaucas on Facebook and of course he's on twitter - now Chief of Staff Susan Kang Schroeder says they decided to go one step further.
Health officials are reporting the season's first Orange County flu death. Three other deaths have recently been reported in Los Angeles County.
Former Orange County sheriff Michael Carona plans to surrender to a federal prison in Colorado on a witness-tampering conviction before he is due in court Tuesday.
Orange County prosecutors want to put a convicted rapist behind bars for good.
Six homeowners affected by last week's hillside collapse have hired an attorney to pursue claims against the city, with a trial expected sometime later this year.
A former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has pleaded guilty to the off-duty firing of a weapon in her Westminster home and filing a false police report against her ex-husband.
An Orange County paint company has agreed to pay about $1 million to settle a lawsuit that claims it illegally transported and mismanaged hazardous waste and materials.
The final stretch of the mud-covered Foothill (241) Toll Road between Irvine and Corona was still closed Saturday even as Orange County braces for more rain this weekend.
Authorities announced Thursday the arrest of a suspect wanted for robbing — or the attempted robbery of — more than 30 fast food restaurants in Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties.
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.
Ventura police are investigating the theft of three bronze statues worth thousands of dollars that were taken from a historic cemetery last week.
A nearly daylong investigation into a home invasion robbery in the San Fernando Valley early Thursday led to a lengthy standoff with the potential suspects nearly 15 miles away the next day.
A second person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
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.
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.
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.
Ventura police are investigating the theft of three bronze statues worth thousands of dollars that were taken from a historic cemetery last week.
A nearly daylong investigation into a home invasion robbery in the San Fernando Valley early Thursday led to a lengthy standoff with the potential suspects nearly 15 miles away the next day.
Ventura police are investigating the theft of three bronze statues worth thousands of dollars that were taken from a historic cemetery last week.
A nearly daylong investigation into a home invasion robbery in the San Fernando Valley early Thursday led to a lengthy standoff with the potential suspects nearly 15 miles away the next day.
A second person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ventura police are investigating the theft of three bronze statues worth thousands of dollars that were taken from a historic cemetery last week. Alys Martinez reports.
Juan Fernandez introduces Bridging Dialogues, an Orange County group working to overcome political divide through discussion and finding common ground.
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. Joy Benedict reports.
A nearly daylong investigation into a home invasion robbery in the San Fernando Valley early Thursday led to a lengthy standoff with the potential suspects nearly 15 miles away the next day. Jasmine Viel reports.
A North Hollywood homeowner shot a person who was trying to break into their apartment through a window early Friday morning.
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.
