Tech CEO convicted in $2M Ponzi scheme, COVID loan fraud
Smart ring CEO Michelle Bisnoff was convicted of 16 federal counts after deceiving investors in a $2M Ponzi scheme and misusing $150K in COVID relief loans.
Smart ring CEO Michelle Bisnoff was convicted of 16 federal counts after deceiving investors in a $2M Ponzi scheme and misusing $150K in COVID relief loans.
Tech CEO convicted in $2M "smart ring" Ponzi scheme
Former tech executive Michelle Bisnoff (also known as Michelle Silverstein) has been convicted by a federal jury in Santa Ana on 16 counts, including wire fraud and securities fraud, for running a near-$2 million Ponzi scheme. Bisnoff, the former CEO of Esos Rings Inc. and a former Brentwood council chair, stole smart ring payment technology patents from a former employer using a forged signature. She then duped investors by fabricating major business partnerships with companies like Apple, Virgin Mobile, and Roc Nation.
Former tech executive Michelle Bisnoff (also known as Michelle Silverstein) has been convicted by a federal jury in Santa Ana on 16 counts, including wire fraud and securities fraud, for running a near-$2 million Ponzi scheme. Bisnoff, the former CEO of Esos Rings Inc. and a former Brentwood council chair, stole smart ring payment technology patents from a former employer using a forged signature. She then duped investors by fabricating major business partnerships with companies like Apple, Virgin Mobile, and Roc Nation.
DA warns of potential serial killer in Bay Area
Santa Clara County prosecutors warn of a potential serial killer after 28-year-old Marcelino Castro confessed to two murders in San Jose. Castro led police to two bodies—one buried near Tamien Station and another wrapped in a tent near the Guadalupe River Trail. Officials say Castro attacked one victim he knew and later lured a random stranger, raising fears that more victims may be found.
Santa Clara County prosecutors warn of a potential serial killer after 28-year-old Marcelino Castro confessed to two murders in San Jose. Castro led police to two bodies—one buried near Tamien Station and another wrapped in a tent near the Guadalupe River Trail. Officials say Castro attacked one victim he knew and later lured a random stranger, raising fears that more victims may be found.
Newsom signs Braun's Law in California
Inspired by 18-year-old student and tennis star Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged repeat drunk driver in May 2025, the new legislation closes key legal loopholes and gives prosecutors stronger tools to hold repeat offenders accountable.
Inspired by 18-year-old student and tennis star Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged repeat drunk driver in May 2025, the new legislation closes key legal loopholes and gives prosecutors stronger tools to hold repeat offenders accountable.
California enacts 'Braun's Law' to crack down on repeat DUI offenders with tougher penalties
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law to crack down on repeat DUI offenders, closing legal loopholes to ensure drunk drivers who kill face murder charges.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law to crack down on repeat DUI offenders, closing legal loopholes to ensure drunk drivers who kill face murder charges.
Southern California woman arrested year after newborn baby boy found abandoned in dumpster
Riverside police arrested 26-year-old Astrid Nohemi Lopez Ramos for child endangerment more than a year after her newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster.
Riverside police arrested 26-year-old Astrid Nohemi Lopez Ramos for child endangerment more than a year after her newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster.
Husband arrested for wife's 2006 murder
Human remains found under a Big Bear Lake house in 2020 were positively identified in 2023 as Jill Maiorca, who went missing in 2007.
Human remains found under a Big Bear Lake house in 2020 were positively identified in 2023 as Jill Maiorca, who went missing in 2007.
Watch: Father loses it, attacks killer in courtroom after spotting him laughing
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.
Hackers took home a stolen Flock camera. What they found was massive
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
Police K-9 officer killed in the line of duty on his final shift before scheduled retirement
An Oregon K-9 officer who was working his last shift before retirement was killed in the line of duty Thursday.
An Oregon K-9 officer who was working his last shift before retirement was killed in the line of duty Thursday.
Pittsburgh children's doctor stabbed to death by man who claimed to be God
A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,
A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,
Multiple LA homes targeted by burglars
Multiple homes across Encino and Sherman Oaks were targeted by break-in suspects this week.
Multiple homes across Encino and Sherman Oaks were targeted by break-in suspects this week.
Veteran sentenced to 3 years in prison for defrauding Navy out of more than $9 million
A former Navy veteran has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after a yearslong scheme to rig contracts and defraud the Navy of more than $9 million.
A former Navy veteran has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after a yearslong scheme to rig contracts and defraud the Navy of more than $9 million.
2 killed in small plane crash near Hesperia Airport
Authorities were investigating a deadly plane crash in the Inland Empire.
Authorities were investigating a deadly plane crash in the Inland Empire.
Chatsworth bus crash suspect pleads not guilty to murder, DUI charges
Rios remains held in jail and is scheduled to return to court on November 2, when a date for her preliminary hearing will be set.
Rios remains held in jail and is scheduled to return to court on November 2, when a date for her preliminary hearing will be set.
Bailee Rios pleads not guilty to second-degree murder in fatal Chatsworth Metro bus crash
Bailee Rios on Thursday pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and felony DUI charges stemming from the deadly high-speed Metro bus crash in Chatsworth on Sept. 15.
Bailee Rios on Thursday pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and felony DUI charges stemming from the deadly high-speed Metro bus crash in Chatsworth on Sept. 15.
Chatsworth Metro bus crash suspect pleads not guilty
Bailee Rios, 36, of Simi Valley is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and one felony count of driving under the influence causing injury, along with a misdemeanor count of reckless driving.
Bailee Rios, 36, of Simi Valley is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and one felony count of driving under the influence causing injury, along with a misdemeanor count of reckless driving.
Chatsworth Metro bus crash suspect to appear in court
Bailee Rios is scheduled for arraignment Thursday in San Fernando following recommendations from the Sheriff's Department after her court appearance was repeatedly delayed for medical reasons.
Bailee Rios is scheduled for arraignment Thursday in San Fernando following recommendations from the Sheriff's Department after her court appearance was repeatedly delayed for medical reasons.
Man found dead in Idaho church could be tied to 1980s Tylenol murders, police say
A man who poisoned himself with cyanide in an Idaho church more than 40 years ago has been identified, and investigators say he may be connected to the 1980s Tylenol murders that remain unsolved.
A man who poisoned himself with cyanide in an Idaho church more than 40 years ago has been identified, and investigators say he may be connected to the 1980s Tylenol murders that remain unsolved.
Chatsworth Metro bus crash suspect to enter plea
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department jail records showed Bailee Rios, 36, of Simi Valley was due in court for arraignment at Los Angeles County Superior Court in San Fernando Thursday morning.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department jail records showed Bailee Rios, 36, of Simi Valley was due in court for arraignment at Los Angeles County Superior Court in San Fernando Thursday morning.