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- MISSINGFederal CaseMan Sentenced for Role in Smuggling Organization that Kidnapped Migrants and Extorted Their Families; One Dead, Another Missing After Families Paid Ransoms in Vain
Isaac Jimenez was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy that kidnapped migrants and extorted their families. One victim died and another is missing after ransoms were paid.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- DEVELOPINGArrestMoorpark Man Charged with Hate Crime After Making Threatening Comments Toward Mosque Members
A Moorpark man is charged with a hate crime after allegedly making threatening comments toward members of the Masjid Omar Muhammad Mosque.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- DEVELOPINGFireSanta Clarita Man Charged with Federal Arson Offense Alleging He Set Wildfire that Burned Over 1,000 Acres of National Forest Land
A Santa Clarita man is charged with a federal arson offense after allegedly setting a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest that burned over 1,000 acres of federal land.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- COURTSJustice Department and FBI Seize Vulnerability Scanning and Spear Phishing Tools Operated and Used by China-State Sponsored Hackers
The Justice Department and FBI announced court-authorized seizures to deny malicious cyber actors access to two hacking tools, “Microscan” and “FishHub,” used to scan and, in some cases, hack, U.S. and foreign critical infrastructure systems and other networks.
- COURTSFederal CaseMexican national illegally residing in Stanislaus County charged with federal firearms offense after train heist of firearms
Ricardo Landeros, 39, a Mexican national illegally residing in Stanislaus County, is accused of federal firearms offenses, including possessing a machine gun and an unregistered firearm.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- COURTSCourtsTHREE VALLEJO MEN CONVICTED OF MULTIPLE COUNTS OF GRAND THEFT IN CONNECTION TO CHINATOWN PICKPOCKETING SERIES
Three Vallejo men were convicted by a jury of multiple counts of grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft in connection with a series of pickpocketing incidents in San Francisco's Chinatown.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSFederal CaseElk Grove man convicted of defrauding COVID-era program
An Elk Grove man, 52, was convicted by a federal jury of wire fraud related to a COVID-era program.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSFederal CaseFormer President Of 26 U.S.C. § 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization Pleads Guilty To Using Organization To Defraud Charitable Matching Programs And To Falsifying Tax Returns
Dr. Raghava Reddy Ghosala pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States, admitting he used a non-profit to defraud charitable matching programs and falsified tax returns.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSFederal CaseTen-Time Convicted Scammer Pleads Guilty to $1.8 Million Romance Fraud Scheme Targeting Two Elderly Women
A Temecula man pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.8 million from two elderly women in a romance fraud scheme and obstructing a federal investigation.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSHomicideDriver Who Killed Oak Park Couple Sentenced to One-Year in Jail Over Family and Prosecutor Objection
Neil Liam Reb was sentenced to 365 days in Ventura County Jail after being the driver who killed an Oak Park couple, a sentence prosecutors objected to.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireCalifornia Deploys Fire and Flood Response Resources to San Bernardino County and Mono Counties
Cal OES deployed mud and debris flow resources to San Bernardino County ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel and firefighting resources to Mono County for Red Flag Warnings.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFire2026 California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
The California Fire Foundation hosted its 24th annual ceremony in Sacramento on October 3, 2026, honoring 37 fallen firefighters. Four Los Angeles County Fire Department members were added to the memorial wall.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireBreast Cancer Awareness Month
The Los Angeles County Fire Department recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, encouraging uniformed personnel to wear a special patch and professional staff to wear pink shirts with blue jeans on Fridays.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireStorm Season Kick-Off Press Conference
Los Angeles County officials, including LACoFD Chief Deputy Jon O’Brien, held a press conference to mark the start of storm season. They warned of heavy rain and flooding due to a strong El Niño, encouraging residents to prepare.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFire39th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony
The Los Angeles County Fire Department received multiple honors at the 39th Annual Los Angeles County Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony. The department was recognized for projects including a prehospital blood transfusion pilot and regional planning collaboration.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFirePublic Safety Dock Dedication Ceremony
Los Angeles County officials dedicated a newly renovated public safety dock facility in Marina del Rey, which will serve as a water interface station for the Fire Department's Lifeguard Division and the Sheriff's Department Harbor Patrol.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireForestry Welcomes the American Society of Landscape Architects
The Los Angeles County Fire Department's Malibu Forestry Unit hosted a field session for landscape architects on September 18, 2026, focusing on fire defensive landscaping and home hardening.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireHelpful Honda Gift Event
Helpful Honda, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and others surprised Fire Fighter Specialist Germain Aguilera and his family with a $1,500 check and gifted a barbecue to the Fire Up Program.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireJuly through September 2026 Quarterly Dispatch Statistics
The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported its 9-1-1 dispatchers handled 170,263 calls, leading to 124,809 dispatched incidents between July and September 2026. The busiest day saw 1,634 calls.
- COURTSFederal CaseFormer National Guard task force member sentenced for illegal firearm possession offenses that came to light during an investigation into leaks of sensitive operational information
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSFederal CaseNorth Hollywood Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for COVID-19 Fraud
A North Hollywood man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for his role in fraud schemes that caused nearly $5 million in losses to COVID-19 relief and small business lending programs.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- COURTSFederal CaseU.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 99 Border-Related Cases This Week
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California filed 99 border-related cases this week, including charges for bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importing controlled substances.
Allegation — not a conviction.
- COURTSDrugsPreviously Removed Illegal Alien Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking and Ammunition Offense
A previously removed individual was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking, unlawfully possessing ammunition as a felon, and illegally reentering the United States.
This story reports a conviction or sentence entered by a court.
- PUBLIC SAFETYFireMurrieta Fire & Rescue’s Eric Ackerman Earns Chief Fire Officer Designation
Murrieta Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Eric Ackerman earned the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing, recognizing his leadership and professional excellence.
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