2 Nabbed in Stolen BMW in Cerritos; Driver Escaped, Still At Large

Inside the car, investigators found "a large quantity of possible stolen property," including "mail, tools" and other items, deputies said.

Victim Killed in Metro Blue Line Crash ID'd as Downey Man

The man was fatally struck about 6:55 a.m. Friday at the grade crossing at Willowbrook Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard, authorities said.

Clerk Stabbed in Anaheim 7-Eleven Store Robbery

Two men on a beer run took an 18-pack and stabbed the clerk in the lower back once, police said.

Girl, 7, Pushed Through Drive-Thru Window to Thwart Kidnap Attempt at Paramount Restaurant

Police said the family was dining in the restaurant when the transient, who was unprovoked, approached them and grabbed the girl.

Man Wounded in Norwalk Shooting May Have Strayed into Gang Territory: Authorities

The victim "unfortunately may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time," a sheriff's lieutenant said.

Broken Knott's Berry Farm Ride Strands 20 Riders 125 Feet in the Air for 5-Plus Hours

An apparent malfunction caused the Sky Cabin ride to become stuck, officials said. Authorities are using ropes to lower the riders down.

Convicted Car Thief Charged in Wednesday's Wild Chase through Buena Park

The chase started about 7:10 p.m., Wednesday when Buena Park police attempted to make a routine traffic stop and ended in Garden Grove.

Authorities Searching for More Victims of Cerritos Broker's Alleged Escrow Scam

The man was suspected of being involved in an escrow fee scam involving 32 victims with a total loss of $498,000, authorities said.

Cerritos Hiker Rescued after Being Stranded on Canyon Hillside

A 44-year-old hiker headed back from a local waterfall lost site of the trail and became stuck on the hillside without cell reception.

Know Who They Are? Authorities Say the Pair Robbed Cerritos Liquor Store

Both men were wearing Guy Fawkes masks and dark clothes. One of the men pulled out a black, semi-automatic handgun and demanded the money.

LAX Drug Bust: Airport Worker Accused of Smuggling Heroin Disguised as Christmas Presents

The heroin was found during a security scan of checked luggage that showed "an unknown dense material," authorities said.

Aspiring Pro Poker Player Sentenced for Follow-Home Robberies of Casino Customers

Dominick Blair Roberson, 27, of Paramount, followed three women home from the Hawaiian Gardens Casino, robbing them.

Ex-Bellflower Man Faces Indictment on Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor Charges

Victor James Sporman was indicted with attempted sex trafficking of a child and using the Internet to lure a minor into sexual activity.

Preliminary Hearing Postponed for USC Graduate Student Charged in Cerritos Professor's Killing

David Jonathan Brown, 28, is accused of stabbing to death Siaufung "Bosco" Tjan inside the professor's office at USC.

Man Sent to Prison for Life for Hiring Assassin to Kill Teenage Wife

Morrad Ghonim, 43, was convicted Nov. 21 of the murder of Victoria Ghonim, who was shot while sitting in a car in La Mirada Creek Park.

Driver Killed in Paramount Big-Rig Crash

The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol as an overturned big rig on the westbound 105 freeway transition to the 710 freeway.

Cerritos Business Owner Alerts Authorities to Burglary in Progress by Watching Surveillance Live Feed

Launderland owner gave deputies a play-by-play as the burglars were breaking in.

Man Wounded in Lakewood Shooting

Details about the shooting and the shooter were not immediately available.

Family Adds $10,000, Doubling Reward in Compton Shooting

Board of Supervisors also updated the reward in two unrelated fatal shootings.

Infant Killed in Downey Crash ID'd as Xavier Leon of Bell Gardens

The crash occurred shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard and Brookshire Avenue.

Infant Killed, Woman Injured in Early Morning Crash in Downey

The crash was reported at 1:54 a.m. at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard and Brookshire Avenue.

SWAT Standoff in Bellflower Ends After Suspect Gives Authority the Slip

After several failed attempts to persuade the man to give up, SWAT deputies entered the home and discovered the man had slipped out.

Authorities Searching for Man who Stabbed 3 at Norwalk Bar

The suspect, a man in his 40s, fled the bar after the stabbing.

Oakland Warehouse Fire: Missing Lakewood Woman Confirmed Dead

Friends and family of 21-year-old Vanessa Plotkin had been pleading on social media for her whereabouts for the past week.

USC Graduate Student Pleads Not Guilty to Cerritos Professor's Killing

David Jonathan Brown, 28, was charged with killing Siaufung "Bosco" Tjan inside the professor's office.

Man Pleads No Contest in Stabbing Death of AAA Driver

Tobias Ruben Cabrera is facing 15 years to life in state prison when he is sentenced Jan. 31 for the June 2, 2015 killing of Raymond Zabala.

Oakland Warehouse Fire: Lakewood Woman Among the Missing

UC Berkeley student Vanessa Plotkin are among the three students from the school reported as missing, according to the campus newspaper.

Hundreds Gathered in Remembrance for Cerritos Professor Killed on Campus

Psychology professor Bosco Tjan, 53, of Cerritos had taught at USC since 2001.

USC Professor Killed in Stabbing on Campus was from Cerritos

Bosco Tjan was allegedly stabbed to death by a student in a personal dispute, police said.

Man Arrested at Paramount House Fire was Shot by Deputy, Authorities Now Say

Sheriff's officials said the suspect lit at least four fires inside the house and threatened responding firefighters.

Bell Gardens Mayor's Wife Gets 90 Days Jail Term for His Death in Plea Deal

Lyvette Crespo pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for shooting Daniel Crespo in their home more than two years ago.

Driver Killed in Crash into Norwalk VFW Building ID'd as Martin Castro Jr.

Castro was pronounced dead at the scene and his passenger was rescued and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Man Killed, Another Injured in Crash at Norwalk's VFW Building

The driver died at the scene and his passenger was rescued and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries in critical conditions.

Armed Robber Killed in La Mirada Gas Station Shootout with Police ID'd

The shooting will be investigated by the sheriff's homicide and internal affairs bureaus and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Offi

3 Killed in Apparent Gang Shooting at Compton Park

The shooting apparently was gang-related and occurred inside an outbuilding at the park, according to the sheriff's department.

Kennedy High Assistant Coach Arrested on Suspicion of Sexually Assaulting Teens

Authorities believe there may be other victims of Joshua Christopher Owens.

Armed Robber Killed After 3-Hour Standoff with Police at La Mirada Gas Station Store

No employees or customers were reported to be inside of the store during the standoff, authorities said.

Husband Convicted of Hiring Hitman to Kill Teenage Wife in La Mirada

The murder went unsolved for nearly two decades until 2009 when the hitman was caught and convicted.

Man Fatally Shot During Argument at Norwalk Skatepark

During the argument, the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot the victim several times in the chest, police said.

Gateway Man Convicted of Killing Wife, Stabbing 6-Month-Old Baby

A Los Angeles Superior Court jury deliberated less than two hours before finding Felton Humphries Jr. guilty.