Family: Richard Simmons’ Death Accidental Due to Recent Falls
The cause of fitness guru Richard Simmons’s death has been deemed to be accidental, primarily due to “recent falls,” his family announced Wednesday. Simmons was found dead July 13 in his Hollywood...
View ArticleHome Invasion in Whittier
Several masked and armed suspects are on the loose Wednesday after robbing a family in Whittier during a home invasion. Sheriff’s deputies responded at around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday to Leffingwell Avenue...
View ArticleJury Selection Starts in Alleged Family Murder Case
Jury selection was scheduled to begin Wednesday in the trial of a 36-year-old man suspected of stabbing three of his family members, one fatally, following a dispute in Indio. In addition to a murder...
View ArticleMenendez Family Members Call for Brothers’ Release
A group of family members supporting Erik and Lyle Menendez called Wednesday for the brothers to be released from state prison, where they are serving life terms without the possibility of parole for...
View ArticleGroup of Family Members Want Erik and Lyle Menendez Released From Prison
A group of family members supporting Erik and Lyle Menendez called Wednesday for the brothers to be released from state prison, where they are serving life terms without the possibility of parole for...
View ArticleFirefighters Knock Down Blaze in Laguna Canyon, Rescue Family Dog
Crews knocked down a house fire in the Laguna Beach area Sunday and rescued a family dog from inside the burning home, authorities announced. The Laguna Beach Fire Department received reports of a...
View ArticleTrial Begins for Indio Man’s Accused of Stabbing Three Family Members
Opening statements were delivered Monday in the trial of a 36-year-old man suspected of stabbing three of his family members, one fatally, following a dispute in Indio. In addition to murder, Anthony...
View ArticleMan Accused of Stabbing Family Members Convicted of Murder, Attempted Murder
A 36-year-old man suspected of stabbing three of his family members, one fatally, during a dispute in Indio was convicted of two charges Wednesday. Anthony William Piña-German of Indio was found...
View ArticleFamily Asks for Funeral Funds in Roommate Murder Aftermath
The family of a 31-year-old man allegedly beaten to death by his Riverside housemate remembered the victim Thursday as a person with a “heart of gold,” whose sudden loss has been deeply felt, leaving...
View ArticleThermal Man Accused of Molesting Family Member Found Guilty
A Thermal man accused of molesting one of his daughters several times and then trying to intimidate her and his wife into changing their stories to spare him from criminal prosecution was convicted of...
View ArticleFamily, Community Bid Farewell to Fernando Valenzuela
Friends, relatives and teammates bid a final farewell Wednesday to legendary Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, saying he was an inspiration both on the mound, in the clubhouse and in life. Valenzuela...
View ArticleFernando Valenzuela Celebrated by Loved Ones, Community
Friends, relatives and teammates bid a final farewell Wednesday to legendary Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, saying he was an inspiration both on the mound, in the clubhouse and in life. Valenzuela...
View ArticleMission Viejo Garage Catches Fire, Family Pets Saved
Firefighters Monday were able to contain a blaze in the garage of a Mission Viejo home and save pets because a neighbor noticed smoke. The fire was reported at 7:14 p.m. Sunday on Plant Avenue by a...
View ArticleWestminster Man Charged with Killing Family Member
A 38-year-old Westminster man was charged Wednesday with killing a family member. Irving Abraham Ochoamondragon was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly...
View ArticleChurch, Family Mourn Young Man Killed in Van Nuys Crash; Friend Recovering
A fundraising effort was continuing Wednesday in support of two 22-year-old men and church volunteers whose car was struck by a Mercedes allegedly involved in a street race against a Rolls Royce in Van...
View ArticleMan who Molested Family Member Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
A Thermal man convicted of multiple charges after molesting one of his daughters several times and then trying to intimidate her and his wife into changing their stories to spare him from prosecution...
View ArticleFather of Missing Hawaiian Woman Found Dead in LA
A search was continuing Monday for 31-year-old Hannah Kobayashi, who disappeared after landing at Los Angeles International Airport and missing a connecting flight, but the family was also dealing with...
View ArticleMissing Hawaiian Woman’s Father Mourned After Death in LA
A search was continuing Monday for 31-year-old Hannah Kobayashi, who disappeared after landing at Los Angeles International Airport and missing a connecting flight, but the family was also dealing with...
View ArticleFamily Dogs Maul, Kill 5-Year-Old Girl in Covina
A 5-year-old girl was mauled on the head and torso as her father tried to protect her from two large family dogs in their backyard in unincorporated Covina, authorities said Monday. The attack occurred...
View ArticleFamily Confirms Missing Hawaii Woman `Found Safe’
Relatives of a Hawaii woman who went missing after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport and who police say voluntarily traveled into Mexico has been “found safe,” her family confirmed...
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