Deputies summoned crisis negotiators to speak with a distressed and possibly armed man outside a Helendale church and evacuated nearby homes, authorities said.

A police K-9 helped officers seize 1,000 pounds of cocaine from inside a big rig on the 15 Freeway in Barstow over the weekend, authorities said.

Meet Serrano High School's newest staff member: a 3-year-old chocolate Labrador named Buddy who will serve as the school's first therapy dog.

Stater Bros. Markets has announced that current President and Chief Operating Officer Greg McNiff has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.