Community Mourns Schoolchildren Lost in Crete House Fire Tragedy

Crete mourns as a house fire claims four lives, including Monee Elementary and Crete-Monee High students. Schools offer grief support services....

Charges Dropped for Woodward Fire Chief Amid Police Chief’s Resignation

Matt Cavanaugh’s charges dismissed; Woodward Police Chief resigns after arrest dispute. Investigation deemed insufficient by county attorney. Read More

Woman assaulted in Piedmont home invasion: What happened?

Two men broke into a woman’s home in Piedmont, demanding cash and assaulting her while she slept. Read More

Cryptic Facebook post precedes first murder in 20 years in Bay Area town

A cryptic Facebook post foreshadowed a targeted killing in a wealthy California enclave, marking the town’s first homicide in two decades....

Estranged Husband Denied Bail After Wife’s Murder with Vacuum Cord

Brian Hernandez, 28, charged with murder after wife Estefania, 26, found strangled in Villa Park home. Court denies bail amid protection...

Plymouth Officer and Husband Accused of Abusing Legal Ward for Years

Officer Samantha Pelrine, 31, and husband, Daniel Forand, 37, face allegations of sexually abusing their legal ward in Plymouth for years....

Dramatic moment LA sanitation staff nearly seal homeless people inside their sewer home

A homeless man in South Los Angeles narrowly escaped a terrifying fate when city crews moved to weld shut a storm-drain...

Ivanna Ortiz Pleads Not Guilty in Rihanna Home Shooting Case

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, faces charges for shooting at Rihanna’s LA home with an AR-style rifle. Bail reduced; next hearing set...

Crete-Monee Schools Enhance Support After Tragic Student Loss

Crete-Monee community mourns 3 students lost in fire. Schools offer counselors, social workers to aid grieving students and families. Read More

Brian Hernandez, 28, Held in Custody Amid New Evidence in Wife’s Death

Brian Hernandez, 28, faced court for strangling Estefania with a vacuum cord. He texted a confession and violated a protection order....