CALWIRE Crime Watch (Thursday, November 5, 2026) — Morning Edition
By Calwire Public Safety Desk
Today's top story: SoCal restaurant owner was killed in botched kidnapping. Family has justice 28 years later. This roundup covers 5 stories from LA Times.
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SoCal restaurant owner was killed in botched kidnapping. Family has justice 28 years later
Manuel Vasquez, 20, and William David Hampton Jr., 19, botched the kidnapping scheme. When Ventura restaurateur Felipe Arambula ar... — LA Times
Manuel Vasquez, 20, and William David Hampton Jr., 19, botched the kidnapping scheme. When Ventura restaurateur Felipe Arambula ar... — LA Times
Assault charge dropped against U.S. citizen ICE allegedly shot from behind; lawyers say this isn't over
The decision to drop the charge of assault on a federal officer came after Carlos Jimenez's defense lawyers demanded records relat... — LA Times
The decision to drop the charge of assault on a federal officer came after Carlos Jimenez's defense lawyers demanded records relat... — LA Times
Welfare check leads to Santa Barbara man's body stored in plastic wrap, police say
Two people were charged with concealing a man's death inside his Santa Barbara apartment. They are accused of wrapping his body in... — LA Times
Two people were charged with concealing a man's death inside his Santa Barbara apartment. They are accused of wrapping his body in... — LA Times
Palisades arson case: Second trial begins against man accused of sparking wildfire
The first trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht — the man accused of intentionally starting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades f... — LA Times
The first trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht — the man accused of intentionally starting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades f... — LA Times
How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff
On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff — a feat not seen...
On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff — a feat not seen...
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