Word spread quickly in Rancho Peñasquitos in San Diego County, where residents continued to grapple with the news that a suspected mass murderer hailed from their suburban community. James Holmes, 24, who graduated from Westview High School in San Diego … Continue reading
Los Angeles and Santa Monica police are investigating at least three stabbings of homeless people as they slept and where typed and signed “death warrants” were left at the scene, according to several law enforcement sources. The victims, two men … Continue reading
A ski-masked gunman who wounded a Chino police officer in February after a bank robbery has been tied to two other bank robberies, the FBI said Wednesday. In the Feb. 29 robbery a the California Bank & Trust in Chino, … Continue reading
The manager of the adult theater in Hollywood where actor-comedian Fred Willard was arrested said Los Angeles police have conducted checks there dozens of times since late 2011. Tiki Theater manager Kazi Jafor said that since November 2011, officers have … Continue reading
The two men charged with the slayings of two USC graduate students pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all charges. Attorneys for Javier Bolden, 19, and Bryan Barnes, 20, told the judge they needed more time to review the case and … Continue reading
The county of Los Angeles is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunmen who killed a 14-year-old girl during a July 4 family celebration in the Westmont area near South L.A. The … Continue reading
Sage Stallone, the son of Sylvester Stallone, was found dead at his San Fernando Valley home Friday, a law enforcement source said. Los Angeles police who were asked to make a welfare check at the home found the body, said … Continue reading
Los Angeles police arrested 19 people after several hours of clashes with protesters during downtown L.A.’s popular monthly ArtWalk event, authorities said. Four officers were hurt and treated for minor injuries in the Thursday night incidents. One officer suffered a … Continue reading
Despite the large role Scientology is playing in the increasingly public Tom Cruise-Kate Holmes divorce drama, legal experts doubt it will play a deciding role in the terms of the final settlement. Mike Kelly, a Santa Monica divorce lawyer and … Continue reading
Los Angeles is once again raising fines for parking violations an additional $5, for the sixth time in seven years. The City Council voted unanimously for the fine increases, which will apply to the 2.5 million city parking tickets issued … Continue reading