Nathan Hochman wins race for LA County DA, beating incumbent George Gascón

After a highly publicized race, former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman defeated incumbent George Gascón, becoming the next district attorney of Los Angeles County.

Dodgers fan blows up hand with firework in downtown LA

An impromptu World Series street celebration goes horribly wrong for a fan who flew his hand off with a firework.

Menendez Brothers: Decision on resentencing recommendation announced

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been serving life sentences without parole for the killings of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in 1989.

Menendez Brothers: Erik and Lyle's family push for their release from prison

More than a dozen family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez called for the release of the brothers from prison after the killings of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago.

Menendez Brothers: Gascón reveals 'new evidence' letter that led to case review

The letter revealed by LA Co. DA George Gascón appears to be from Erik Menendez to his cousin Andy Cano, in which Erik allegedly detailed the abuse he suffered from his father months before the killings.

Rock thrown through car windshield kills woman on California highway

Sarina Rodriguez was killed when the car she was driving was hit by a rock when she was driving with her boyfriend in the Antelope Valley.

Venice Canals rape survivor seeks $5M in damages

Mary Klein, the woman who survived the Venice Canals attacks, is demanding $5 million in damages.

Menendez Brothers: What is the new evidence causing DA Gascón to review the case?

LA County DA George Gasón's office is reviewing new evidence from a third party to see if Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989, could be resentenced.

Menendez Brothers: Could Erik and Lyle be resentenced? LA DA makes major announcement

There may be a new-found hope for Lyle and Erik Menendez, as Los Angeles County DA George Gascón announced Thursday that he will be reviewing the brothers' cases.

Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.