Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing 5 patients after previous conviction overturned
Ex-UCLA doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing 5 patients, gets 11 years
Former Orange County sheriff’s deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say
During their investigation, police discovered the suspect allegedly had “numerous” images on his phone depicting child sexual abuse, as well as screenshots from a confidential law enforcement database.
Beverly Hills model accuses Swalwell of rape after drugging her drink in 2018
Lonna Drewes alleges Rep. Eric Swalwell drugged her drink and sexually assaulted her in 2018 in Beverly Hills: “I lost consciousness and I thought I died,” she said of the incident.
Hiker survives rattlesnake bite on a Southern California trail
A hiker was bitten by a rattlesnake in Santa Barbara County over the weekend and rescued by first responders, according to authorities.
Why Hezbollah Is ‘Central’ To Iran’s Leverage In War And Peace Talks
Iran has made an end to Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah a key demand in any peace deal with the United States. Why is the Lebanese militant group so important to Tehran?
Authorities search for man caught on camera abandoning puppy in SoCal ‘coyote country’
‘Surveillance footage shows the suspect exiting his vehicle and throwing the puppy through the closed shelter gate, leaving the animal alone and frightened in coyote country,’ the city of Mission Viejo said.
Defying US Blockade, Iran-Linked Ships Reportedly Transit Hormuz
Ships linked to Iran are reported to have transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 14, the first full day of a US naval blockade targeting vessels “entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas.”
Russia’s Lavrov Visits Beijing As China Steps Up Iran War Diplomacy
The Russian foreign minister’s trip comes amid a US blockade and Beijing’s push to seize diplomatic openings from the war in Iran.
Pope Leo XIV pushes back on criticism from Pres. Trump, renews call for peace
Pope Leo XIV responded forcefully to criticism from Donald Trump on Monday, saying he has “no fear” of the administration and will continue speaking out on global conflicts based on his religious mission. Speaking to reporters while
Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein story
A federal judge has thrown out President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, ruling that the former president failed to meet the legal threshold required to prove the outlet acted with malice in