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A Southern California man was convicted of kidnapping and raping a 6-year-old girl in a case that went cold before advancements in DNA testing led to his arrest. Francisco Javier Lopez, 51, of Montebello, was convicted of sexually assaulting the girl after he saw her in a Santa Ana area in 2012.

A Costa Mesa man was arrested Thursday after detectives linked him to a theft of tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of popular collectible anime cards. The victim called officers to investigate a theft from his vehicle on Stizza Avenue, according to the Irvine Police Department, and reported that about $45,000 in...

LOS ANGELES - Dutch Bros Coffee is opening its first location in Los Angeles. The store, which will feature a walk-up window, will be located at 3726 S. Figueroa Street near the University of Southern California. Customers can expect a variety of handcrafted beverages, including specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes,...

A $10,000 reward was offered Thursday in the death of a man who was shot when he and his son checked on a car security alarm outside his South Los Angeles home. Juan Luis Marquez, 41, was shot and killed Aug. 16 by one of four people, described by authorities as juveniles, in the alley behind his family's home in the...

ROSEMEAD – A 51-year-old man who was found injured in Rosemead was identified by county authorities on Friday. An undescribed incident was reported Sunday at 2:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Falling Leaf Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The man was taken to...

Last Updated on September 19, 2025 by Matt Staff There was a time when pulling up to the pump didn’t feel like bracing for bad news. Filling the…

Following recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across the country and throughout Los Angeles County, several National Hispanic Heritage Month community events have been cancelled out of concern for the Latine community. Long Beach city council member Mary Zendejas announced Friday that the annual Día de...

"It is a huge ... catastrophe." Residents report 'noxious waste' from nearby landfills releasing staggering amounts of air pollution: 'This is not normal' first appeared on The Cool Down .

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Authorities Thursday looked for additional victims as they arrested theft and vandalism suspects who targeted self-serve car washes across Los Angeles. Hulisses Ochoa and his significant other, Jocelyn Encalada, used pry tools and drills to open the metal door to individual kiosks and steal cash, including coins, the...