Americans over 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023, FBI says
Elder fraud losses in the U.S. jumped to $3.4 billion in 2023, according to a new FBI report. Tech support and investment scams led the way in targeting Americans over 60.
Elder fraud losses in the U.S. jumped to $3.4 billion in 2023, according to a new FBI report. Tech support and investment scams led the way in targeting Americans over 60.
Tired of spam? Use this email trick to stay private and safe
Think twice before giving out your real email. Here's how using an email mask — also known as a burner email — can protect your privacy and reduce spam.
Think twice before giving out your real email. Here's how using an email mask — also known as a burner email — can protect your privacy and reduce spam.
USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury as Trojans advance to Sweet 16
JuJu Watkins sustained a season-ending right knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded Southern California's win against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday night.
JuJu Watkins sustained a season-ending right knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded Southern California's win against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday night.
Family outraged after girl receives monkey, toilet with fake poop as prize gift from school
A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The district says the prizes were communicated to families ahead of time.
A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The district says the prizes were communicated to families ahead of time.
Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Michelle Obama says she’ll never run for president, calls it ‘unthinkable’
Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.
Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to prison time for 2022 shooting
Velasquez pleaded no contest to the charges last August.
Velasquez pleaded no contest to the charges last August.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at these Southern California airports
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband
Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.
Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.
San Jose man arrested after viral video shows him keying Tesla
A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.
A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.
Big changes ahead for FIDM amid merger with ASU
Los Angeles has its own grip on the fashion industry and now, there are major changes coming to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
Los Angeles has its own grip on the fashion industry and now, there are major changes coming to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
Scott Peterson allegedly attacked in California prison by fellow murderer: "God's plan"
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was attacked by a fellow inmate at the California prison where he is incarcerated for killing his wife and unborn son.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was attacked by a fellow inmate at the California prison where he is incarcerated for killing his wife and unborn son.
1st day of sex crime trial for former FCI Dublin guard 'Dirty Dick' Smith
Darrell "Dirty Dick" Smith is accused asking women at FCI Dublin to flash him parts of their breasts, pinning them against the wall and bribing them with cellphones in exchange for sex.
Darrell "Dirty Dick" Smith is accused asking women at FCI Dublin to flash him parts of their breasts, pinning them against the wall and bribing them with cellphones in exchange for sex.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
Apparent active shooter, bomb threats at Claremont McKenna College deemed hoax: Police
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
Pico Rivera tornado confirmed by NWS as storm leaves homes damaged, knocks down trees
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down in Pico Rivera overnight.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down in Pico Rivera overnight.
Alleged California children's hospital shooting threat deemed a hoax: Sheriff
Chaos unfolded at a children's hospital in Southern California after reports of an armed person possibly being at the scene.
Chaos unfolded at a children's hospital in Southern California after reports of an armed person possibly being at the scene.
Scott Peterson reportedly injured in pickleball prison fight
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was on the losing end of a beatdown in prison over a dispute over pickleball, according to reports.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was on the losing end of a beatdown in prison over a dispute over pickleball, according to reports.
Menendez brothers case: LA DA asking court to withdraw predecessor Gascón's resentencing motion
LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that he does not support the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez because the brothers have repeatedly lied about why they killed their parents at their Beverly Hills home in 1989.
LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that he does not support the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez because the brothers have repeatedly lied about why they killed their parents at their Beverly Hills home in 1989.
Menendez Bros.: LA Dist. Attorney speaks out
Nathan Hochman, the District Attorney in Los Angeles, said he does not support the resentencing of Eric and Lyle Menendez. The two are serving life without parole for the 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Nathan Hochman, the District Attorney in Los Angeles, said he does not support the resentencing of Eric and Lyle Menendez. The two are serving life without parole for the 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills.