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Orange County college student and convicted murderer who escaped probation program has been found

Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.

Public health officials issue bacteria warning at LA County beaches

LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.

Firefighters rush to extinguish flames at vacant downtown LA business

There were no immediate injuries.

Unreliable air conditioning system worries Inland Empire senior center amid heat wave

The Highland Senior Center is concerned with its unreliable air conditioning system as a potentially record-breaking heat wave hits San Bernardino County.

Duke's Malibu restaurant reopening more than a year after LA wildfires

More than a year after the Palisades Fire, the beachside restaurant Duke's Malibu reopened and welcomed back its customers on Friday.

2 people killed in stabbing outside Riverside courthouse

Two people were fatally stabbed behind the Superior Court of California courthouse in Riverside on Thursday.

CBS California to host live Governor's Debate with top candidates

Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.

LA district attorney launches healthcare fraud campaign on Metro buses

"Knowingly making a false statement to collect workers' compensation benefits is textbook fraud, and we are filing charges against anyone who engages in it — employees, medical providers, attorneys, or any other participants in the schemes," LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman said.

LAPD increases patrols across city following Michigan synagogue shooting

The LAPD said it is closely monitoring the situation and at the preliminary stage, there is no known threat to LA.

Both directions of 91 Freeway in Riverside closed for hazmat situation involving truck fire

The California Highway Patrol said propane can be smelled in the area.

East LA speeding pursuit suspect surrenders to officers after standoff at Bell home

At River Drive and Filmore Street in Bell, the driver pulled into a driveway, got out of the car, and went into a house. CHP officers and the city of Bell police officers surrounded the home, waiting for the suspect to come out.

Suspect in Detroit-area synagogue attack is dead, officials say

A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

Old Dominion gunman was released early from prison after conviction for ISIS support

The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.

Weather officials warn of potentially record-breaking heat across Southern California

Weather officials are warning residents about the increased risk of heat illnesses during the winter heat wave.