Gas Prices Skyrocket Past $4 Per Gallon

An oil shortage forces gas prices to spike. Patch has your cheapest prices around town.

Man Gets 40 to Life in Random Molotov Cocktail Attack

A Long Beach man was sentenced for severely burning a man standing on PCH by throwing molotov cocktail at him.

If You Are Calling Yourself, Don't Answer That Phone!

It's a scam, the FTC explains.

LAX-Bound Jetliner Makes Emergency Landing

Passengers were told to “brace for impact” before landing.

Man Allegedly Vandalizes LA Buildings with Anti-Vaccination Graffiti

A man surrendered to police after allegedly spraying painting messages around town in opposition to the state's new mandatory vaccine law.

Appeals Court Upholds Long Beach Strangler's Conviction

Evidence that Jeffery Dixon strangled his girlfriend is overwhelming a state appellate court panel ruled.

Hacker-for-Hire Pleads Guilty in Massive Revenge Porn Case

A man hired to hack into hundreds of people's emails to get nude photos to post on the revenge porn site isanyoneup.com has pleaded guilty.

Man Beaten with Tire Iron in Gas Station Attack

Seal Beach police are asking for help finding an assault suspect in a seemingly random beating.

Dentist Turned Bank Robber Sentenced to Prison

Damian Newhart, the “rolled- sleeves bandit,’ became addicted to drugs as a dentist and started robbing banks to support his habit.

Muggy Weather to Continue with Chance of Thunderstorms

Humidity continues to build this week, bring a chance of heavy rain to the mountains and valleys, say forecasters.

Trial Date Set After Double Murder Victim's Father Begs for Justice

An October trial date has been set in the murder of a man who was dismembered and left in El Dorado Park.

Have You Seen this Missing Seal Beach Man?

Police are looking for a 73-year-old man who has been missing since Wednesday.

Parched Landscape, Forecast Lightning Storms Put Fire Crews on Edge

Dry lightning, strong winds and an already parched landscape have prompted an increase in fire staffing this weekend.

Long Beach Man Pleads Not Guilty in Police Shootout

A 31-year-old Long Beach man faces 80 years to life in prison if convicted in shootout that caused one Long Beach officer to shoot another.

Woman Struck and Killed Crossing PCH

A 62-year-old woman died from her injuries when she was struck by a car while trying to cross PCH outside of a crosswalk at night.

3 Deputies Convicted in Inmate Beating and Cover-Up

It took a jury less than an hour to find a trio of deputies guilty of punching and pepper spraying a jail visitor and then lying about it.

Teenage Girl Shot to Death in Alley

Early Wednesday morning a girl was shot to death in an alley at 21st Street.

Fatal Crash Closes 405 in South Bay Area

An early morning crash on the northbound 405 in Torrance killed a man and shut down all but the carpool lane.

Pilot Hurt in Plane Crash at Long Beach Airport

A small plane crashed into a fence at Long Beach Airport, sending its pilot to the hospital.

Supreme Court Rules Against Double Murder Defendant

Community theater actor and accused killer Daniel Patrick Wozniak can't get judge booted from his death penalty trial, court rules.

Injured Officer Shot By Fellow Officer During Gun Battle with Suspect

An officer recovering from a bullet wound was shot by a fellow officer, but evidence shows the suspect fired too, police say.

Man Faces Murder Charges for Crash that Killed Officer Chasing his Friend

A Long Beach Man faces life in prison for allegedly crashing into a patrol car to aid a friend being pursued by the police.

Natural Causes to Blame in Death of Child Found Unconscious on Roller Coaster

A ten-year-old girl found unconscious at the end of a roller coaster ride at Magic Mountain died of natural causes, authorities say.

Man Gets 25 Years for Shooting Code Enforcement Officer

A Long Beach man was sentenced Tuesday for shooting a code enforcement officer in the face, blinding him and triggering a 7-hour standoff.

Long Beach Police Officer Undergoes Surgery after Shooting

A LBPD officer is expected to recover. The suspect he exchanged gunfire with is stable and booked on attempted murder of an officer.

Girl Dies After Passing Out on Magic Mountain Roller Coaster

An autopsy is pending to find out what killed a 10-year-old girl, who was found unconscious on a Magic Mountain roller coaster.

Police Officer and Suspect Wounded in Long Beach Shooting

An officer and a suspect were both shot in an exchange of gunfire at a Long Beach apartment complex.

Long Beach Teen Struck by Car on PCH Dies

A 15-year-old girl died from her injuries after she was hit by a vehicle driven by a 62-year-old Huntington Beach man on PCH.

Retired L.A. Judge Allegedly Fires at Cops in Westside Standoff

Retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Bascue has been arrested for allegedly shooting at officers during a standoff at his home.

Long Beach Man Accused of Breaking into Home and Raping 88-Year-Old Woman

A Long Beach man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a woman's home and raping her.

Boy Lied About Attempted Kidnapping, Police Say

An 11-year-old boy faces possible legal trouble after admitting he made-up an attempted kidnapping that prompted a manhunt.

Deputy Donates Liver to Partner

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy will get another chance at life today with a little help, and a liver, from a friend.

Rally to Honor Unarmed Student Killed by Police

Supporters will gather at a march to honor Feras Morad, an honors student shot by police during an allegedly drug-fueled confrontation.

Multiple Inmates Stabbed in County Jail Riot

Multiple inmates were stabbed at the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles where about 80 inmates rioted.

Sheriff's Deputy Donates Liver to Save Partner

On Thursday, a 24-year LA County sheriff's deputy will receive a liver transplant thanks to a donation from a fellow deputy.

Deputy Pleads Guilty in Abuse Case, Agrees to Testify Against Others

An LA County Sheriff's Deputy pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with FBI agents alleging inmate abuse at the county jail.

Cargo Containers Spill into Ocean at Terminal Island

Firefighters are responding to Terminal Island where five cargo containers fell into the water.

Police Release Sketch of Would-Be kidnapper

An 11-year-old boy who escaped a pair of kidnappers provided a detailed description of the attempted kidnapper and the van he was driving.

Former Honor Student Killed by Officer Acted Bizarrely, Police Say

A former honor student from Woodland Hills jumped out a second-floor window and threatened an officer before being shot to death.

Bystanders Rescue Teen from Rapist, Police Say

Police arrested a man who lured a teen from the Seal Beach Pier into his car with cash and alcohol.