Southern California coast braces for high tides and coastal flooding from Hurricane Polo
Southern California coastal cities including Long Beach are preparing for elevated surf, high tides, and potential coastal flooding from swells generated by Hurricane Polo.
Southern California coastal cities including Long Beach are preparing for elevated surf, high tides, and potential coastal flooding from swells generated by Hurricane Polo.
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.
What to know about kratom after Ole Miss student deaths
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.
2 dead, 4 injured in 8-vehicle crash in Oxnard
Speed and impairment are being considered factors in an eight-vehicle crash in Oxnard that left two people dead and four others hospitalized Friday afternoon.
Speed and impairment are being considered factors in an eight-vehicle crash in Oxnard that left two people dead and four others hospitalized Friday afternoon.
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.
$11M awarded to family in fatal LAPD shooting
A Los Angeles jury has awarded $11 million to the two children of Wilver Blanco, a 42-year-old father who was fatally shot by LAPD officers in South Los Angeles in May 2024.
A Los Angeles jury has awarded $11 million to the two children of Wilver Blanco, a 42-year-old father who was fatally shot by LAPD officers in South Los Angeles in May 2024.
Endangered sharks saved in Australia
The sharks were heavily impacted by hooks and lines.
The sharks were heavily impacted by hooks and lines.
2 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Oxnard
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Appeals court clears LAHSA to seek federal funds
The Ninth Circuit upheld a ruling blocking the Trump administration from suspending LAHSA's federal funding.
The Ninth Circuit upheld a ruling blocking the Trump administration from suspending LAHSA's federal funding.
Cato Fashions to close 120 stores amid pressure on shoppers’ spending
The Cato Corporation, parent company of Cato Fashions, plans to close 120 stores by the end of its fiscal year, citing pressure on consumers’ discretionary spending.
The Cato Corporation, parent company of Cato Fashions, plans to close 120 stores by the end of its fiscal year, citing pressure on consumers’ discretionary spending.
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.
Sugar recall: 1.7 million pounds recalled over possible allergens
Nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar have been recalled because of a “potential wheat kernel contamination.”
Nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar have been recalled because of a “potential wheat kernel contamination.”
Trump administration rescinds nearly $1B in funds already approved by Congress
President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."
President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."
LA celebrates Dolly Parton Day
September 25 has been declared Dolly Parton Day in California. FOX LA covered a party at GYM Bar in West Hollywood where people celebrated with special drinks, sing-a-longs and more.
September 25 has been declared Dolly Parton Day in California. FOX LA covered a party at GYM Bar in West Hollywood where people celebrated with special drinks, sing-a-longs and more.
SoCal coast bracing for incoming storm
Hurricane Polo is expected to send swells toward Southern California beginning late Sunday, raising the potential for elevated surf, coastal flooding and significant beach erosion.
Hurricane Polo is expected to send swells toward Southern California beginning late Sunday, raising the potential for elevated surf, coastal flooding and significant beach erosion.
Stranger jumps in to save dog from burning van on Skid Row
A stranger stepped in to save a four-year-old pit bull named Rosie after an arsonist threw a flammable object into a van parked on Skid Row.
A stranger stepped in to save a four-year-old pit bull named Rosie after an arsonist threw a flammable object into a van parked on Skid Row.
Good Samaritan saves pit bull from burning van on Skid Row
A stranger stepped in to save a four-year-old pit bull after an arsonist threw a flammable object into a van parked on Skid Row.
A stranger stepped in to save a four-year-old pit bull after an arsonist threw a flammable object into a van parked on Skid Row.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash in Oxnard
At least seven vehicles were involved in a fatal car accident in Oxnard Friday evening.
At least seven vehicles were involved in a fatal car accident in Oxnard Friday evening.
Officer voices concern over problems at LAX
More fallout over yet another delay in the opening of the People Mover at LAX. The project is years behind schedule and more than a billion dollars over budget. Now, the union representing airport police say it’s an example of bigger issues at LAX.
More fallout over yet another delay in the opening of the People Mover at LAX. The project is years behind schedule and more than a billion dollars over budget. Now, the union representing airport police say it’s an example of bigger issues at LAX.