Teen arrested in Santa Monica Pier killing
A teenager was arrested in connection to the Santa Monica Pier shooting that killed a man earlier in the week.
A teenager was arrested in connection to the Santa Monica Pier shooting that killed a man earlier in the week.
YG questioned by police during Drakeo murder investgation
Rapper YG was questioned by police as officers were investigating the 2021 murder of Drakeo the Ruler. As of July 2026, YG has never been named suspect in connection to Drakeo the Ruler's death.
Rapper YG was questioned by police as officers were investigating the 2021 murder of Drakeo the Ruler. As of July 2026, YG has never been named suspect in connection to Drakeo the Ruler's death.
TikTok influencer accused in hitman plot
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her attorney father Francisco, and her ex-boyfriend face attempted murder, conspiracy, and solicitation charges over an alleged dark web hitman plot targeting singer Jack Avery.
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her attorney father Francisco, and her ex-boyfriend face attempted murder, conspiracy, and solicitation charges over an alleged dark web hitman plot targeting singer Jack Avery.
Man shot to death near Santa Monica Pier identified; Teen arrested
An investigation is underway after Edgar Buitmea was found shot to death near the Santa Monica Pier overnight.
An investigation is underway after Edgar Buitmea was found shot to death near the Santa Monica Pier overnight.
D4vd in court: Criminalist links plastic fragments on victim’s clothing to pool in singer's garage
A preliminary hearing continues for singer David Anthony Burke (D4vd) as prosecutors present forensic evidence and financial records in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
A preliminary hearing continues for singer David Anthony Burke (D4vd) as prosecutors present forensic evidence and financial records in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
D4vd in court: Judge addresses blogger, private investigator
The judge presiding over the preliminary hearing of David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, addressed two people accused of leaking information from inside the courtroom.
The judge presiding over the preliminary hearing of David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, addressed two people accused of leaking information from inside the courtroom.
18-year-old charged in fatal stabbing of 15-year-old football player in El Monte
Jonathan Castelan faces murder charges following a stabbing that claimed the life of 15-year-old Rosemead High student Aziel Zacapala in El Monte.
Jonathan Castelan faces murder charges following a stabbing that claimed the life of 15-year-old Rosemead High student Aziel Zacapala in El Monte.
Rapper YG briefly detained during search warrant raid linked to Drakeo the Ruler murder investigation
Rapper YG was briefly detained Thursday as California Highway Patrol and Burbank SWAT executed a search warrant at a commercial property in Burbank.
Rapper YG was briefly detained Thursday as California Highway Patrol and Burbank SWAT executed a search warrant at a commercial property in Burbank.
2 OC Mexican Mafia gang members convicted of murder ordered from behind bars
Ysrael Jacob Cordova and Ricardo Valenzuela were convicted of federal VICAR murder in connection with a fatal 2017 Placentia robbery ordered by incarcerated Mexican Mafia leaders.
Ysrael Jacob Cordova and Ricardo Valenzuela were convicted of federal VICAR murder in connection with a fatal 2017 Placentia robbery ordered by incarcerated Mexican Mafia leaders.
Arraignment delayed for TikTok star Gabbie Gonzalez over hitman plot against Jack Avery
Arraignment has been delayed for influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her ex-boyfriend, who are accused of hiring a dark web hitman to kill singer Jack Avery.
Arraignment has been delayed for influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her ex-boyfriend, who are accused of hiring a dark web hitman to kill singer Jack Avery.
Jubilant Sykes: New autopsy report details fatal stabbing of Grammy-nominated singer
A newly released autopsy report reveals Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes suffered nearly 70 stab wounds in the December 2025 attack at his Santa Monica home.
A newly released autopsy report reveals Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes suffered nearly 70 stab wounds in the December 2025 attack at his Santa Monica home.
Horrific details emerge in Jubilant Sykes' autopsy report
An autopsy report reveals Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed nearly 70 times.
An autopsy report reveals Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed nearly 70 times.
Influencer faces murder-for-hire charges
Gabriela Gonzalez, 24, her father Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and her former boyfriend Faron Cordrey, 26, were charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder.
Gabriela Gonzalez, 24, her father Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and her former boyfriend Faron Cordrey, 26, were charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder.
D4vd preliminary hearing enters day 3
A preliminary hearing resumes Thursday for singer D4vd following testimony from an LAPD criminalist, who revealed that 11 air fresheners were found in his Tesla just a day after a 14-year-old girl’s dismembered remains were discovered in the vehicle’s front trunk.
A preliminary hearing resumes Thursday for singer D4vd following testimony from an LAPD criminalist, who revealed that 11 air fresheners were found in his Tesla just a day after a 14-year-old girl’s dismembered remains were discovered in the vehicle’s front trunk.
Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
20-year-old shot in police standoff
A 20-year-old suffering an apparent mental health episode while carrying a knife was shot by police during a standoff.
A 20-year-old suffering an apparent mental health episode while carrying a knife was shot by police during a standoff.
Santa Monica using AI-powered cameras
Santa Monica has begun issuing traffic tickets using artificial intelligence-powered cameras.
Santa Monica has begun issuing traffic tickets using artificial intelligence-powered cameras.
2 dogs found alone at Will Rogers State Beach spark mystery over missing owner
Two dogs were found alone at Will Rogers State Beach alongside personal belongings, raising concerns about what happened to their owner.
Two dogs were found alone at Will Rogers State Beach alongside personal belongings, raising concerns about what happened to their owner.
Mystery surrounds 2 dogs found alone at beach
Two dogs were found alone at Will Rogers State Beach alongside personal belongings, raising concerns about what happened to their owner.
Two dogs were found alone at Will Rogers State Beach alongside personal belongings, raising concerns about what happened to their owner.