Actor Zach Avery arrested for allegedly running $227-million Hollywood movie Ponzi scheme
The actor is accused of touting fake film licensing deals with major studios like HBO, Netflix and others in an attempt to stave off demands for payment from investors. Avery used some of the money to purchase his Beverlywood home, now listed for $6.5-million, prosecutors allege.
The actor is accused of touting fake film licensing deals with major studios like HBO, Netflix and others in an attempt to stave off demands for payment from investors. Avery used some of the money to purchase his Beverlywood home, now listed for $6.5-million, prosecutors allege.
Tiger Woods was driving more than 80mph, nearly double legal limit when he crashed, sheriff says
Authorities said professional golfer Tiger Woods was driving 84-87 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed his SUV in Rolling Hills Estate back in February.
Authorities said professional golfer Tiger Woods was driving 84-87 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed his SUV in Rolling Hills Estate back in February.
Oscar the Grouch turns up to help Angels fans trash Astros
Even Oscar the Grouch showed up at Angel Stadium on Tuesday to trash the Houston Astros.
Even Oscar the Grouch showed up at Angel Stadium on Tuesday to trash the Houston Astros.
LAPD video shows Black man arrested by officers in search for white suspect
As part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the LAPD of racial profiling, a judge ordered the release of police body camere video that shows two LAPD officers arresting a Black man near his home in Hollywood even though they were looking for a white domestic violence suspect.
As part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the LAPD of racial profiling, a judge ordered the release of police body camere video that shows two LAPD officers arresting a Black man near his home in Hollywood even though they were looking for a white domestic violence suspect.
California plans to fully reopen economy by June 15; no more color-coded tiers
California plans to dissolve its color-coded tier system on June 15 that has for months determined what businesses and activities are permitted in each county, health officials said Tuesday.
California plans to dissolve its color-coded tier system on June 15 that has for months determined what businesses and activities are permitted in each county, health officials said Tuesday.
‘We can change the world’: Cancer-free Girl Scout sells record 32k boxes, using funds to help sick children
When 8-year-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national sales record for Girl Scout cookies, she wanted to use the money to help children battling cancer - like she did herself.
When 8-year-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national sales record for Girl Scout cookies, she wanted to use the money to help children battling cancer - like she did herself.
Series of quakes strike South LA, rattle Southern California
A series of quakes struck the South Los Angeles area within a half-hour on Monday morning and were felt across Southern California, waking up many residents.
A series of quakes struck the South Los Angeles area within a half-hour on Monday morning and were felt across Southern California, waking up many residents.
Steph Curry sports sneakers to show support for Asian-American community
Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.
Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.
Disabled Oakland Vet reunites with stolen service dog
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
‘I’m tired of pretending and lying’: Angels' pitcher Ty Buttrey unexpectedly retires from baseball
Ty Buttrey said he has decided to retire from baseball, saying his love for the game had diminished.
Ty Buttrey said he has decided to retire from baseball, saying his love for the game had diminished.
‘Super pod’ of dolphins dazzles boaters off California coast
A couple of lucky seafarers witnessed a “super pod” of dolphins swimming alongside a boat carrying whale watchers on March 14.
A couple of lucky seafarers witnessed a “super pod” of dolphins swimming alongside a boat carrying whale watchers on March 14.
‘They were ours’: Couple adopts 7 siblings after their parents die in car crash
The children had been in foster care for more than one year after losing their parents in a deadly car crash.
The children had been in foster care for more than one year after losing their parents in a deadly car crash.
California court rules USA Taekwondo must protect athletes
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that USA Taekwondo had a legal duty to protect athletes from sexual and other types of abuse.
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that USA Taekwondo had a legal duty to protect athletes from sexual and other types of abuse.
'One and done': Gov. Gavin Newsom receives Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Baldwin Hills
California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.
Three adults, child killed Orange office building shooting: police
Three adults and a child are dead after a shooting at an office building in the City of Orange.
Three adults and a child are dead after a shooting at an office building in the City of Orange.
Drama continues to engulf San Francisco public schools, as commissioner sues colleagues
Alison Collins says she is the target of a smear campaign to label her a racist.
Alison Collins says she is the target of a smear campaign to label her a racist.
Suspect in deadly hit-and-run stowed unconscious victim in back seat, hid car from police, investigators say
A California woman arrested in a deadly hit-and-run crash stowed the unconscious victim in the back seat of her car and hid from police behind the gate of a home, investigators said Tuesday.
A California woman arrested in a deadly hit-and-run crash stowed the unconscious victim in the back seat of her car and hid from police behind the gate of a home, investigators said Tuesday.
Serial killer on federal death row dies at Indiana hospital
A convicted serial killer whose victims included two young boys, including one from Riverside County, died Sunday at a hospital in Indiana, authorities said.
A convicted serial killer whose victims included two young boys, including one from Riverside County, died Sunday at a hospital in Indiana, authorities said.
California lawmaker wants to decriminalize jaywalking
Assemblyman Phil Ting planned to unveil Assembly Bill 1238, or “The Freedom to Walk Act,” which would decriminalize jaywalking across the state, which many say more negatively affects low-income people who can't pay the fines and people of color who often become targets of the police.
Assemblyman Phil Ting planned to unveil Assembly Bill 1238, or “The Freedom to Walk Act,” which would decriminalize jaywalking across the state, which many say more negatively affects low-income people who can't pay the fines and people of color who often become targets of the police.