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• WBRZ INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: FBI says arrested ex-New Iberia cop was on way to carry out attack in New Orleans Play Video

  December 16, 2025 12:47 PM

  NEW IBERIA — A former New Iberia police officer allegedly affiliated with four people accused of plotting a New Year's Eve bomb attack in southern California had two weapons on him when he was arrested during the weekend and likely was heading to New Orleans to carry out an attack,... more »

• Hammond PD: Man arrested for human trafficking in Hammond, had warrants in East Baton Rouge Play Video

  December 3, 2025 5:18 PM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department arrested a man they say posed as a hypnotist while trafficking women from out of state and using businesses to promote prostitution. Steven Bates, 58, of Farmersville, California had applied for occupational licenses for multiple locations in Hammond. Investigators found female employees who... more »

• Louisiana files criminal charge against abortion provider accused of mailing drugs to state Play Video

  September 29, 2025 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is pursuing a criminal case against an out-of-state doctor accused of mailing abortion pills to a patient in the state, court documents filed this month revealed. A warrant for the arrest of a California doctor is a rare charge of violating one of... more »

• Louisiana lawmakers could return for special session as AG questions district maps Play Video

  August 29, 2025 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - While California and Texas continue going back and forth amid a fresh redistricting battle, a Louisiana one has been going on for years. For the past couple of years, Louisiana lawmakers have had to draw and redraw the congressional maps, determining whether they follow the Voting... more »

• What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

  August 29, 2025 4:03 PM

  A battle between Texas Republicans and California Democrats to bolster their party's advantage in the U.S. House has led politicians in other states to consider ways they, too, could leverage partisan power to rack up more victories in the 2026 congressional elections. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed... more »

• 70 for 70: Ernest Gaines Play Video

  July 22, 2025 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ's 70 for 70 will profile some of the personalities who have been on Channel 2's air since it began broadcasting 70 years ago. This week on 70 for 70, it’s the story of a little boy who dreamed of being a writer and telling stories... more »

• Ohio man arrested after allegedly calling bomb threat to LSU Police headquarters Play Video

  July 11, 2025 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU Police arrested an Ohio man accused of calling in a bomb threat to their department on Friday. Michael Victor Lloyd, 33, was arrested after the May 29 bomb threat. Arrest records said the Akron, Ohio, man called from a California phone number and told the... more »

• ICE agents arrest mother of two, wife of Marine at New Orleans hearing Play Video

  June 11, 2025 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A young Baton Rouge family is anxiously waiting for what's next after ICE agents arrested a mother of two in New Orleans last month. Paola Clouatre had an appointment on May 27 at New Orleans USCIS for an interview pertaining to her permanent residence status. The... more »

• Firefighters brace for strong winds that could fuel Los Angeles fire growth Play Video

  January 14, 2025 7:46 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents were prepared for the worst as dangerous winds were expected to build Tuesday, a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24... more »

• Better Business Bureau warns of scams for those wishing to help with California wildfires Play Video

  January 13, 2025 8:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is no stranger to disaster; it's no wonder that people will want to help when our friends on the West Coast need support. The Better Business Bureau is warning of possible scams that could arise in the wake of the deadly California fires . Scam... more »

• Five dead, thousands displaced as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed Play Video

  January 8, 2025 7:33 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as the fires burned uncontained early Wednesday. LA County Sheriff Luna said that there are now five fatalities in the Eaton... more »

• Baton Rouge rapper Boosie indicted in San Diego a week after previous, unrelated indictment was dropped Play Video

  July 24, 2024 4:50 PM

  SAN DIEGO — Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has been indicted on gun charges for a 2023 arrest in San Diego, court records show. Hatch, also known as "Boosie BadAzz and Lil Boosie," was arrested in June 2023 on a felon in possession of a firearm charge following... more »

• San Francisco couple fined over $1,500 for parking in own driveway

  July 5, 2022 7:15 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - A couple who has been parking their car in one place for decades was fined by the city for $1,542 with threats of further charges if they didn't find another place to park in a crowded city. Judy and Ed Craine live in San Francisco... more »

• Naked suspect arrested after shooting on Greyhound bus leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

  February 3, 2022 8:48 PM

  OROVILLE, Calif. - A man acting erratically opened fire on a Greyhound bus, killing one and injuring four others, before he was arrested while naked inside a Walmart. Police told ABC News that a dispute on the bus led the suspect to shoot his gun while the vehicle was... more »

• Teen killed in California store after police officer's shot goes through wall of dressing room

  December 24, 2021 5:14 AM

  LOS ANGELES, California - An officer-involved double-shooting that a Los Angeles Police Chief is referring to as “devastating and tragic,” led to the accidental death of a teenage girl as an officer shot and killed a nearby suspect. The incident unfolded Thursday morning at a North Hollywood area Burlington... more »

• 'Real Housewives' star robbed at gunpoint in Beverly Hills home

  October 29, 2021 10:35 AM

  BEVERLY HILLS, California - A reality star was robbed at gunpoint in her Beverly Hills home Wednesday, according to officials with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Dorit Kemsley of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" was the victim of a home invasion when three men wearing black hoodies... more »

• L.A. driver accused of trying to hit pedestrians found beaten to death

  October 11, 2021 4:43 AM

  LOS ANGELES, California - Los Angeles deputies were called to the scene of a gruesome homicide Saturday that involved the killing of 40-year-old male driver of a pickup truck who'd allegedly been trying to hit pedestrians with his vehicle when some of the pedestrians dragged him from the truck and... more »

• California wildfire swells in size over 2-day period; thousands evacuate

  August 19, 2021 5:08 AM

  EL DORADO COUNTY, California - In just 48 hours, the Caldor Fire in California's El Dorado County has grown 24 times in size and forced another 10,000 residents to leave their homes behind and seek temporary shelter elsewhere, California officials say. According to Cal Fire , the blaze swelled... more »

• California will require teachers to be vaccinated or submit to regular testing

  August 11, 2021 11:46 AM

  SACRAMENTO, California - Teachers in California will soon be required to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular testing, according to CNN . Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to officially make this announcement Wednesday, according to the news outlet. Newsom's new mandate will make California the... more »

• More than 870 structures destroyed in California's Dixie Fire

  August 10, 2021 10:58 AM

  PLUMAS COUNTY, California - The Dixie Fire has become the second largest wildfire in California's history and destroyed 873 structures, according to CalFire . As of Tuesday, much of the fire has yet to be contained and 16,035 more structures remain at risk, CNN reports. The city of... more »

• Over three weeks, Dixie Fire tears through 428 square miles, destroys more than 100 homes

  August 6, 2021 8:53 AM

  PLUMAS COUNTY, California - For three weeks, the Dixie Fire has grown to over 428 square miles (1,108 square kilometers) across California's Plumas and Butte counties. As the state's largest active wildfire, it's destroyed more than 100 homes and appears on its way to do even more damage. ... more »

• Firefighters battle flames of fast-moving Dixie Fire from roof of moving train

  July 21, 2021 10:47 AM

  BUTTE COUNTY, California - This week wildfires continued to tear through communities in the U.S.'s western regions, resulting in evacuations and hazardous air quality. The Dixie Fire became the largest blaze in California Tuesday, burning more than 23 square miles of land. The ongoing #DixieFire continues to... more »

• Amid record heatwave, western states battle wildfires

  July 12, 2021 7:30 AM

  As communities across the western region of the United States find themselves in the grip of a record heatwave, a series of wildfires have also swept through the area, triggering power outages and evacuations. According to BBC News , residents in California were encouraged to conserve power during the... more »

• California-Nevada border rocked by magnitude 6.0 quake

  July 9, 2021 7:28 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO - The California-Nevada border was rattled by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 Thursday afternoon, ABC News reports. The quake did not appear to cause any damages or injuries, but citizens who were hundreds of miles away reportedly felt its effects. The earthquake struck... more »

• California authorities crack case of 42,000 pounds of missing pistachios; one man arrested

  June 22, 2021 7:03 AM

  TULARE COUNTY, California - A man accused of stealing a significant amount of pistachios has been arrested, according to the BBC News . The case of the missing snack food unfolded earlier this month in Central California's Touchstone Pistachio Company, and for some time, it proved to be a... more »

• Rose Bowl stadium will be at 100% capacity when LSU travels to California to start football season

  June 15, 2021 4:23 PM

  PASADENA, California - California started to fully reopen Tuesday and with it, announced there will be no capacity restrictions when LSU travels there for the season opener against UCLA. The Tigers start the season on the road against UCLA on Saturday, September 4, at the Rose Bowl. The... more »

• California high school athlete collapses during game and dies

  March 22, 2021 6:22 AM

  SACRAMENTO, California - A high school athlete passed away after collapsing during a game on Friday (March 19) night, CNN reports. According to CNN affiliate KCRA , Emmanuel Antwi, a senior at John F. Kennedy High School, collapsed on the sidelines of a football game and was rushed to... more »

• SU's Human Jukebox prepares for performance during 2021 Rose Parade's New Year Celebration

  December 28, 2020 9:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Talented representatives of the Bayou State will be performing for a national audience during the upcoming Rose Parade's New Years celebration. According to a Sunday (Dec. 27) Facebook post on Southern University's Facebook page , the university's 'Human Jukebox' nationally recognized marching band will be featured... more »

• California approves its first commercial driverless delivery service

  December 24, 2020 9:54 AM

  For the first time, California residents can legally receive deliveries from a driverless vehicle delivery service. According to the BBC , a robotics start-up called 'Nuro' expects to launch its driverless delivery service in the state by 2021. In April, California became Nuro's testing ground for its R2... more »

• New reopening guidelines likely to keep Disneyland closed until summer of 2021

  October 21, 2020 8:29 AM

  ANAHEIM, California - The state of California may have cleared theme parks to reopen after more than seven months of coronavirus closures, but the happiest place on earth is not among the parks that will likely be allowed to reopen. Shortly after the state's decision was revealed, the theme... more »

• Massive wildfires in California, Washington, and Oregon kill 15

  September 11, 2020 8:13 AM

  A series of wildfires in Oregon, California and Washington have killed 15 and left communities in ashes, CNN reports. On Friday morning, firefighters discovered at least 11 victims in California and a total of four others in Washington state and Oregon. In Oregon, at least three people were... more »

• Helicopter rescues continue in California as at least 22 fires rage

  September 8, 2020 11:42 AM

  Survivors of California's massive wildfires were rescued by helicopter Tuesday morning in Sierra National Forest, CNN reports. At least 13 visitors who were trapped by the swiftly-spreading Creek Fire were rescued overnight from the forest by helicopter and more than 200 other people were airlifted from the forest to... more »

• Southern California shaken by 4.2 earthquake, Thursday

  July 30, 2020 9:08 AM

  A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Southern California's San Fernando Valley just before 4:30 a.m. Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said. The light quake which felt like a jolt, a pause, and then a bit more rocking, was centered near Pacoima. Pacoima is about 23 miles northwest of... more »

• 'Glee' star, Naya Rivera, presumed drowned

  July 10, 2020 7:36 AM

  VENTURA COUNTY, California - Authorities say actress Naya Rivera is presumed dead following an extensive search for her on Wednesday (July 8) and Thursday (July 9) in and around the waters of California's Lake Piru. According to Variety , crews consisting of more than 100 personnel searched for the... more »

• California governor creates website encouraging residents to 'give back' without spending a cent

  April 22, 2020 7:00 AM

  As celebrities and big companies make headlines for donating millions to virus relief efforts, it can make those with lesser means feel as though they have little to contribute. But California Governor's says this isn't the case and is encouraging everyone to give what they can, even in ways... more »

• 5.8 magnitude earthquake rocks northern coast of California

  March 9, 2020 10:08 AM

  PETROLIA, CA - The coast of northern California was rocked by a preliminary 5.8 magnitude earthquake, Sunday night. According to CNN , the quake occurred near Petrolia, which is about 268 miles northwest of Sacramento. Officials say there were no immediate reports of damage. The Tsunami Warning... more »

• Little girl goes to grocery store with mother, leaves with an extra $100

  February 13, 2020 12:42 PM

  SACRAMENTO, CA - During a trip to the grocery store, a little girl in California picked up an item that made her day. CNN reports that when six-year-old Daphne Kenny accompanied her mother to a Raley's Supermarket in Sacramento she saw a piece of paper sitting on a shelf... more »

• Coronavirus quarantine ends at CA reserve base Play Video

  February 11, 2020 6:19 PM

  MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE - A man with ties to Baton Rouge is one of 195 people who have ended their 14-day quarantine for the Coronavirus. For the last two weeks, Patrick "Randy" Stockstill and his family have been living at March Air Reserve Base while being monitored by the... more »

• Louisiana part of 13 state lawsuit over eggs Play Video

  December 5, 2017 8:27 AM

  Over a dozen states are part of a lawsuit over eggs. The states want the U.S. Supreme Court to block California's 2008 law that requires any eggs sold there to come from hens that have room to roam and stretch their legs inside their habitats. Yesterday, the case to... more »

• Army servicemember stabbed during argument over uniform

  November 10, 2017 12:45 PM

  SAN DIEGO- An apparent argument over a military uniform sparked an altercation that led to the stabbing of an Army servicemember in the Gaslamp Quarter Thursday night. KGTV reports that according to San Diego police, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. in the 600 block of 5th Avenue.... more »

• VIDEO: Firefighters rescue deer from Arizona wildfire

  July 3, 2017 9:21 PM

  ARIZONA - Count baby deer among those saved by firefighters battling a stubborn Arizona wildfire. The U.S. Forest Service posted photos and a video on Facebookshowing the Friday night rescue, where Hotshots rounded up two deer fawns. The baby animals were found too close to the spreading blaze... more »

• One dead, four hurt in large four-alarm fire in Oakland

  March 27, 2017 10:23 AM

  OAKLAND - An attorney for the biggest tenant of an Oakland building that caught fire while housing people recovering from addiction, prison and life on the streets says the landlord was trying to evict the nonprofit organization. Lawyer James Cook, who represents Urojas Community Services, said the organization rented the... more »

• Troopers arrest wanted sex offender, locate 4 missing children

  August 29, 2016 4:09 PM

  ACADIA PARISH - State Police reported they located four missing children and arrested a wanted sex offender from California Sunday morning. At around 3 a.m. on Sunday, the Marshals Service reported to Troopers that the sex offender, 37-year-old Joseph Moreno, was believed to be traveling through the state with... more »

• Bregman awaits call to Majors, tries to stay focused on Fresno

  July 21, 2016 12:20 AM

  Fresno, CA - Alex Bregman says he wants his head to be where his feet are - currently they both reside in Fresno, California, but Bregman is hoping for a zip code starting with 770 soon. Bregman has been stellar at his AAA assignment, hitting .371 for the Grizzlies... more »

• Two dead in California campus shooting Wednesday

  June 1, 2016 1:53 PM

  LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Police Chief says the UCLA shooting was a murder-suicide and the campus is now safe. A LAPD statement says the two people who are dead were both male, but provides no other identification. Police reported an hour after the shooting that two... more »

• Check out Airbnb's most popular rental of all time

  March 8, 2016 11:51 AM

  REDWOODS, Calif. - While most local rental properties on Airbnb are fairly pedestrian , the most popular rental on the service is an extraordinary looking geodesic dome loft in the Redwoods of California. The dome/loft/cabin hybrid, nicknamed the “mushroom dome,” rents for $110 with amenities including a futon, double... more »

• Woman's body found in car that had been parked at Walmart for months

  February 11, 2016 3:30 PM

  MARINA, Calif. - A California woman’s body was in a busy parking lot for more than three months before someone noticed something was amiss and reported the vehicle to investigators. 22-year-old Lauren Moss, of Marina, California, was found dead inside of her parked Volkswagen Jetta just last week. The... more »

• 'Operation Goldy Locks' leads to 11 indictments in heroin trafficking scheme

  December 16, 2015 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - 11 men, including individuals from Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with a drug-trafficking conspiracy involving the shipment of heroin and other controlled substances from California to the Baton Rouge area. The indictment, resulting from an investigation dubbed... more »

• Police say 12 pipe bombs found at home of California shooters

  December 3, 2015 1:58 PM

  SAN BERNARDINO - Police said investigators found more than a dozen pipe bombs at the scene of a mass shooting in San Bernardino and the rented home of the two people investigators said were responsible. Police Chief Jarron Burguan said they included a cluster of pipe bombs tied to... more »