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Vacant Building on American River Drive Catches Fire

Firefighter injured while responding to blaze at boarded-up structure

1 Dead After Stolen Car Overturns on I-5 in Fresno

CHP says the vehicle was involved in a Las Vegas carjacking before the fatal crash.

Burglars Target Diddy's Son's $3M LA Mansion

Authorities investigating attempted break-in at Christian 'King' Combs' home

Police Respond to Burglary Attempt at Christian Combs' LA Home

Incident occurs as Diddy, Christian's father, continues to serve prison sentence

Hemet Police Recover $10K in Stolen Goods, Arrest Suspect

Authorities served a search warrant and arrested a 37-year-old man for organized retail theft.

California police bust toy theft ring, recover $10K in stolen LEGO sets

Hemet police arrested Hugo Omar Sanchez-Sanchez, 37, on theft charges after recovering $10,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets and other merchandise.

String of Madera County Robberies Ends in Fresno County Arrest

Surveillance footage and community tips help authorities identify and apprehend suspect.

Hemet Police Bust Organized Toy Theft Ring, Recover $10K in Stolen Goods

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man and returned the stolen LEGO sets and Hot Wheels to local retailers.

Adult Star Mia Ventura Faces Six Felony Charges

Ventura accused of using dating apps to burglarize and steal from victims across Los Angeles

Ridgecrest Man Arrested for Alleged Monster Energy Theft

Suspect accused of stealing energy drink cases from local grocery store

Las Vegas Man Accused of Stealing 500 Gallons of Diesel from Lodi Gas Station

Suspect allegedly used crowbar to break into pump and pump fuel into hidden tanks in his truck, causing $10,000 in damages

Family Loses Home in Fire Sparked by Homeless Squatters, Blames LA Mayor

Couple's Larchmont home destroyed, three dogs killed in blaze started by meth-cooking squatters next door

Massive $7M Cargo Theft Bust Uncovers Trove of Stolen Goods

Authorities recovered everything from golf carts to top-shelf liquor in the massive SoCal operation.

Massive Cargo Theft and Money Laundering Ring Busted in Los Angeles

Authorities recover $7M in stolen goods and $1M in cash after serving 13 search warrants across three counties.

School District Employee Arrested for Theft of Hundreds of Devices

Moreno Valley man accused of stealing over $750,000 worth of school district property

$8.25 Million Settlement Recovered in Catastrophic Truck Collision

Lawsuit results in major payout for severely injured family in California crash

LA County Increases Rewards for Cemetery Metal Theft Info

Supervisors renew and raise rewards for leads on vandalism and plaque thefts at Compton and Carson cemeteries.

California State Parks sues alarm company for $38 million over Bidwell Mansion fire

The historic property was destroyed in a 2024 arson attack, and the state alleges the alarm company failed to properly monitor the mansion.

City College Boosts Security After Cafeteria Break-Ins

Multiple incidents over two months prompt new security measures on campus

Palo Alto Police Search for Suspect in Charleston Gardens Burglary

Resident confronted intruder who fled the scene before police arrived.

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