Massive fire burns in industrial area of Compton
A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton lit up the sky Friday morning, engulfing piles of wooden pallets and spread to a nearby bus yard, damaging several buses, but no injuries were reported.
Catholic school kicks out kids after mom posts explicit photos online
Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal
A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."
Ravens' CB Jimmy Smith, family robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith and his family are safe after they were robbed at gunpoint shortly after flying into Los Angeles earlier this week, it was reported Friday.
Family of 20-year-old California investor who died thinking he lost over $730,000 sue Robinhood
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.
Woman accused of trying to kidnap Joe Montana's granddaughter in Malibu released from jail
A woman accused of breaking into the Malibu home of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana last September and attempting to kidnap his infant granddaughter was released from jail Friday morning, jail records show.
Father, stepmother arrested in 11-year-old boy’s death
The father and stepmother of an 11-year-old boy who was found dead in Northern California a year ago have been arrested in his death and are accused of torturing and poisoning the child.
70-year-old tortoise recovering after California man charged with animal abuse
Police said Michelangelo was found with a piece of wood stabbed through his outer shell. Dr. Tal Solomon called it the worst case of abuse he’s seen.
Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave
As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.
Ghost Ship master tenant pleads guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter
Derek Almena is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison, but because of good behavior and time served, the 50-year-old artist and former master tenant of the Ghost Ship warehouse will not be spending any more time in custody.
California probing separate coronavirus variant linked to large county outbreaks: officials
Scientists have discovered a new coronavirus variant in California, different than the variant that was found in the U.K.
2nd try a success for Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit as rocket reaches space
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.
Deputies fatally shoot 91-year-old homeowner while responding to report of attempted break-in
The elderly homeowner was fatally shot after she exited the residence armed with a shotgun. Deputies gave her commands to drop the gun, but her family members told FOX 11 that the 91-year-old was legally blind and deaf.
Superspreader ‘swinger’ party busted in South LA
It was advertised as a "swinger's party." However, they were swapping more than just spouses.
6 inmates escape from California jail with 'homemade rope'
They were identified as Jorge Barron, 20, of Atwater, California; Gabriel Francis Coronado, 19, of Atwater; Manuel Allen Leon, 21, of Vallejo, California; Andres Nunez Rodriguez Jr., 21 of Planada, California; Fabian Cruz Roman, 22 of Los Banos, California; and Edgar Eduardo Ventura, 22 of Portland, Oregon.
Woman who falsely accused Black teen of stealing phone arrested
A woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him while being filmed at a New York City hotel apologized but defended her actions in a television interview conducted before she was arrested in California.
2021 Grammy Awards postponed amid surge of COVID-19 cases, deaths in LA County
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
2 teens charged in deadly attack of youth counselor in South LA
A youth counselor was beaten to death by a group of teens after he tried to break up a fight at a youth center near South Los Angeles over the weekend.
California has six confirmed cases of the new coronavirus strain
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state health department is investigating to see how those people were infected: "Did they travel? Did they not travel? Did they have contact with someone who was traveling?"