U.S. judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons

A federal judge has overturned California’s three-decade-old ban on assault weapons, ruling that it violates the constitutional right to bear arms.

VIDEO: Woman pumping gas severely beaten by man in random assault in Gardena

Investigators sought the public's help finding the man accused of severely beating a woman who was pumping gas in a seemingly random attack at a gas station in Gardena, police said.

Daughter of firefighter killed in shooting wears father's jacket to graduation

The daughter of a California firefighter who was killed days before her high school graduation wore his jacket as she tearfully received her diploma.

Reward increases to $500,000 in freeway shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos

The reward for information leading to the arrest in the road rage freeway shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos has increased to $450,000 after the Costa Mesa City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to provide $50,000 in reward money to help find his killer.

Disabled victim of violent, hours-long rape says praying to God saved her life

When a rapist broke into her apartment, a Fontana grandmother, who is paralyzed and was unable to run away, began praying out loud and telling her attacker, "I’m praying for you, God loves you."

Jonathan Tatone identified as gunman in fire station shooting that killed 1, injured another

An off-duty firefighter opened fire Tuesday at Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 81 killing firefighter specialist Tory Carlon and injuring another. The suspect then fled to his home in nearby Acton, barricaded himself inside, and set the house on fire before he was found deceased.

Body cam video shows moment officers respond to VTA mass shooting

Almost one week after a disgruntled Valley Transportation Authority employee carried out a deadly mass shooting at a rail yard where he worked, authorities released body-worn video of law enforcement officers' quick response to the active shooter scene.

Gabriel Fernandez: Mom convicted of murder, torture denied bid for re-sentencing

A judge Tuesday rejected a bid for re-sentencing by Pearl Fernandez, who pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of her 8-year-old son, Gabriel, who was routinely beaten, starved, forced to sleep in a closet and tortured until his death eight years ago.

American flags allegedly stolen at Los Angeles National Cemetery

On a day dedicated to honoring our fallen heroes, police were investigating after American flags were allegedly stolen at the Los Angeles National Cemetery.

California inmate's torture, beheading of cellmate was missed by guards, report says

Guards at a California prison didn’t notice that an inmate had allegedly tortured and decapitated his cellmate in 2019, having reported that both men were alive after making their overnight rounds, according to a report. 

New footage allegedly shows US Navy ship ‘swarmed’ by UFOs

A documentary filmmaker who recently leaked UFO footage that was later confirmed as authentic by the Pentagon has released more footage that allegedly shows a U.S. Navy ship being “swarmed” by UFOs.

LA couple giving back to parents by putting cash in baby products

A local couple is spreading kindness to strangers by giving away $1,000 as a surprise to people shopping for baby products.

Pittsburg body cam video shows armed man retreat up stairs, point gun at police before being killed

Pittsburg police released body cam video and the names of the officers who killed a young father who had been banging on his ex-girlfriend's door and then pointed a gun at them while retreating up an apartment complex stairwell.

Widow of slain VTA employee says her husband and 'rock' died in her arms

A widow of less than one day described how her husband of 20 years - Alex Ward Fritch - died in her arms; he was the ninth casualty of a mass shooting at the VTA light rail yard, the worst Bay Area mass shooting since 1993.