Woodland Hills barricade: Human remains found after standoff ends in fire

Human remains were found after an hours-long standoff involving a domestic violence suspect came to a fiery end in Woodland Hills, authorities said.

Man shot to death near Santa Monica Pier

An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death near the Santa Monica Pier overnight.

Man shot to death near Santa Monica Pier
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A man was found shot to death at a parking lot next to the Santa Monica Pier. 

Studio City burglars steal $100,000 in valuables
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Three masked burglars stole about $100,000 in valuables from a Studio City home in roughly seven minutes while the family watched remotely. Neighbors say recent burglaries and vehicle thefts have left them fearful and prompted them to increase security measures.

FOX 11 investigation examines elder abuse allegations against Torrance City Council member

A FOX 11 investigation examines allegations that Torrance City Councilmember Asam Sheikh exploited a 92-year-old neighbor to gain control of his home, finances and health care decisions.

OC serial robber pleads guilty to federal charges in restaurant crime spree

Freddie Alexander Lopez of Santa Ana has pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges following a series of armed restaurant holdups across Orange County.

Driver charged in 'car surfing' crash that killed Huntington Beach surf star Kolby Aipa

Brandon Scott Soleau faces felony manslaughter charges a year after the fatal 50 mph "car surfing" e-bike crash of rising surf star Kolby Aipa in Huntington Beach.

Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta

A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.

2-year-old IE boy fatally shoots himself after finding gun in sofa; 2 arrested

A 2-year-old Highland boy has died after finding a gun hidden in a couch and fatally shooting himself, according to authorities. His mother and her boyfriend face child abuse charges.

Family of death row inmate blames doctor in botched execution

The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May. 

South LA Crips street gang member sentenced in $2.8M bank fraud scheme: DOJ

Authorities announced 26-year-old Chase Matthew Griffin, a member of the South LA-based Crips, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his role in a $2.8 million scheme advertised on social media.

Murder charges in Compton student's July 4 death
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A Los Angeles man is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on murder and other charges stemming from a Fourth of July shooting that left a 19-year-old college student dead and two female teenagers injured in Compton.

Two moms say their 85-year-old neighbor abused their daughters

Mothers Malina Chandler and Alize Ostalaza discovered that their 85-year-old neighbor allegedly sexually abused their young daughters for nearly a year in their apartment complex's play area.

Victims' moms say elderly neighbor abused 2 girls
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Malina and Alize discovered that their 85-year-old neighbor allegedly sexually abused their young daughters. Following the disclosure, the LAPD investigated the allegations and arrested Simon Verastegui, who is now charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14.

Status conference for Palisades Fire suspect set for Aug. 2026

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of sparking the historic Palisades Fire, is back in court after his case was previously declared a mistrial.