Mexican Mafia members arrested in federal sweep across Southern California
In a coordinated law enforcement operation targeting organized crime, five individuals believed to be associated with the Mexican Mafia prison gang were arrested this week in Southern California, federal authorities announced Thursday.
Perris Police Arrest Six Allegedly Connected to Retail Theft Operation
Six people were arrested Thursday during a retail theft operation at multiple store locations in Perris. The operation was designed to proactively address retail theft, said Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kevin Mahoney. The arrestees were:. — Michael Stratton, 39, of Perris, arrested on suspicion of petty...
Cathedral City man accused of stealing and using fraudulent checks from former elderly employer
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)-- A Cathedral City man was arrested on suspicion of stealing and using fraudulent checks from his former 90-year-old employer. The Cathedral City man, 31, was arrested and booked in connection to first-degree burglary, embezzlement of more than $400, check fraud and committing a felony...
Pair Admit Robbing Coachella Valley Postal Worker
Two men who robbed a U.S. Postal Service delivery workerin the Coachella Valley were each bound for state prison today to serve twoyears behind bars after admitting the offense. Luis Alberto Gonzalez, 32, of Victorville, and Jose Estevan ChavarriaJr., 28, of Los Angeles, both pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree...
Man in fake law enforcement uniform arrested in Riverside County
HEMET, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was arrested after being stopped by Hemet police for impersonating a law enforcement officer and possessing illegal weapons. The incident occurred when officers conducted a traffic stop on a motorcyclist who was seen activating emergency lights and committing multiple vehicle code...
Kentucky organ transplant investigation has ripple effect on local organ procurement organizations
The federal investigation into a Kentucky organ procurement organization found what it calls "concerning patterns of risk." ABC7 spoke with OneLegacy, an organ sourcing organization in Azusa, about its robust process for organ donations in California.
Amtrak to suspend service on stretch of Southern California route
Amtrak will suspend train service between Goleta and San Luis Obispo from August 1 to 16 to replace the La Cañada Honda Bridge.
Mayor Bass signs 2 new orders to expedite rebuilding in Pacific Palisades
Mayor Karen Bass issued two new executive orders Wednesday aimed at further streamlining the rebuilding process for single-family homes in Pacific Palisades.
LA Archbishop announces aid program for families affected by immigration enforcement raids
Archbishop José Gomez has launched a program Wednesday to offer aid to families who have been impacted by immigration enforcement raids across Southern California. The Family Assistance Program will administer aid directly to individual parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as they work to provide...
Southern California couple stole nearly $1 million through COVID fraud scheme
A Southern California woman was sentenced to prison for stealing nearly $1 million through a scheme that targeted COVID-19 unemployment benefits. The woman was identified as Lizette Berrios Lathon, 48, of Moreno Valley, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. She worked alongside her husband, Kenneth Andrew Lathon,...
