Crowd at Boyle Heights vigil honors Minneapolis woman killed by ICE officer
Attendees later marched to the Metropolitan Detention Center to protest after learning of an ICE...
Crime and Public Safety
Man arrested nearly a month after alleged hate crime at ‘Hanukkah Town’ home in Redlands
The incident happened the same weekend as a mass shooting near Sydney, Australia, killed 15...
Irvine woman accused of poisoning husband is indicted again
The new, superseding indictment adds attempted poisoning charges. It's unclear if it will delay jury...
LA demonstrators want ICE officer charged with murder after fatal immigration shooting in Minneapolis
Some carried signs reading "Stop ICE terror now!"
Shop supervisor admits to embezzling more than $1 million from the Claremont Colleges
Steven Cowles, 45, of Santa Clarita, faces prison time when sentenced in April.
Nick Reiner’s attorney withdraws from case; defendant now off suicide watch
The 32-year-old son of Rob and Michele Reiner is now being represented by the county...
Infant found fatally injured in Santa Monica after mom tells UCLA Police she had harmed the child
The child was found in an apartment in the 2000 block of Broadway.
A driver of a mysterious, unmarked tow truck is stealing cars across Southern California
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating two thefts in its area and says...
Long Beach man agrees to plead guilty to sending cash to ISIS, possessing a bomb
Mark Villanueva, 29, will face up to 35 years imprisonment.
Boy, 17, killed in drive-by shooting in North Hills
2 separate shootings involving several boys occurred in an area near North Sepulveda Boulevard and...
West Covina man accused of killing grandmother, injuring grandfather
The suspect's 77-year-old grandmother died a day after the assault.
New LAFD chief admits there were missteps in analysis of Palisades fire response
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said the department has already implemented 74% of...
Pedestrian fatally struck by train in Bassett
It happened in the 13000 block of Temple Avenue. Authorities have not yet identified the...
Spectrum offers up to $25,000 reward for information after cables cut in Jurupa Valley
Communication companies nationwide are increasingly the target of thieves seeking copper to recycle.
Ex-CHP captain from Azusa gets probation for exposing himself on a flight to LAX, slapping attendant’s behind
Dennis Woodbury, 50, of Azusa, had pleaded guilty to simple assault on an aircraft.
Man trying to steal copper wire in Pomona dies after being electrocuted, police say
Copper wire was found near the body, a police spokeswoman said.
Norwalk man fatally shot during fight at South Gate equestrian center
Juan Toro died at the scene from gunshot wounds.
More rain expected Monday in parts of Southern California
Motorists are advised to stay off the roads if possible and to exercise extreme caution...
Probe sought after man killed by off-duty ICE agent in Northridge on New Year’s Eve
A civil rights leader says the man who was killed had been firing shots into...
Appeals panel says California’s ban on open carry of guns in more populated counties is unconstitutional
California has argued the law was crafted to comply with the Second Amendment right to...
Remaining 2 hikers who died on Mt. Baldy are ID’d
They were among 3 hikers found dead near the Devil’s Backbone trail.
Man arrested on suspicion of vandalizing LA City Hall on New Year’s Day
Damaged items included a historic menorah, computer equipment, windows and a glass display case, Mayor...
3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to close because of possible mudslides
Caltrans cites "saturated conditions" and says crews "will monitor and reassess road conditions daily as...
What happened in the first hours of the Palisades, Eaton fires — ‘We were all caught off guard’
Residents recount what happened in the early hours of the two vicious fires, one year...
5 LA County court cases to watch in 2026 include 4 Pepperdine students killed, Palisades fire
Here's a look at five cases likely to go forward in 2026 and, if they...
New California traffic laws for 2026 — some will affect you
Honk, with the CHP's help, explains some traffic laws that just took effect.
New Year’s Day downpour sets some records in Southern California, with more wet weather ahead
The soggy weather is expected to continue through the weekend and beyond, forecasters say.
Mt. Baldy trails closed through Jan. 7 after three hikers found dead
Closures were set for select trails and other areas starting Jan. 1.
Southern California storm could be largest in LA on New Year’s Day since 1934
Rain is expected to intensify overnight into New Year's Day, forecasters say, then taper off...
Cal Fire firefighter dies while fighting house fire in Riverside County
The firefighter, identified as engineer Danny Cook, suffered what was described as a medical emergency,...
Seal Beach man who died in Mt. Baldy fall was home for the holidays, freshman at Santa Clara University
The two other men found dead near the victim have not been identified yet.
A stretch of Angeles Crest Highway is closed after severe damage in 4 spots
The closure extends from Cedar Springs, about 3.3 miles east of Newcomb’s Ranch, to Highway...
How your key fob could help a thief steal your car
Thieves are exploiting keyless entry systems or reprogramming vehicles after break-ins, police in Southern California...
Foreign national pleads guilty to Southern California armed robbery spree
Jesus Soto-Parada, 27, had been deported to El Salvador during the 2024 spree, but later...
3 hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy amid harsh weather that thwarted rescue efforts, officials say
Rescuers looking for a 19-year-old who fell near Devil's Backbone on Monday found 2 other...
Wayne C. Clayton, El Monte’s police chief for 22 years, dies at age 93
Wayne C. Clayton, who retired in 2000, was the second-longest-serving police chief in El Monte's...
Another storm set to hit Southern California around New Year’s Day. Will it be as bad as the Christmas rain?
Most of the rain will fall on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
38 inmates sue over sexual abuse, voyeurism at LA County’s women’s jail
The class-action lawsuit covers women incarcerated in solitary confinement from 2006 to 2025 at the...
Federal judge dismisses indictment against LA TikTok creator shot by ICE officer
The judge found the man was denied prompt access to a lawyer and pre-trial discovery information.
Many residents stranded in Lytle Creek remain ‘in limbo’
The sole bridge is not officially open to residents yet, pending further assessment. But some...
Woman killed, 10 people hospitalized in crash on 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights
The crash on the southbound 5 Freeway, just south of 4th Street, occurred around 5:10...
Washed-out bridge strands Lytle Creek residents in San Bernardino County mountains
The bridge on Sycamore Drive was overwhelmed by storm runoff on Christmas Eve.
A tornado did touch down in Southern California after all
A house on Lee Street in Boyle Heights suffered damage to the surface and structure...
TikTok challenge of violently kicking doors unnerves residents, puts police on alert
It's the 2025 version of the decades-old ding-dong ditch. But in this case, some teenagers...
LA gets most Christmas rain since 1971 and another storm is coming for New Year’s Day
Southern California will dry out over the weekend before rain is forecasted once again on...
Wrightwood residents begin to dig out after Christmas storm leaves 50 wrecked homes behind
County crews are assessing homes after the rain left damage that one resident said was...
Disgraced former Centinela Valley schools Superintendent Jose Fernandez dies
Fernandez, whose compensation totaled $750,000 for running the tiny school district before he was fired...
More driving secrets — how many do you know?
Honk, who answers transportation questions with the help of experts, rattles off what he has...
LAPD searches for shooter who killed man on Metro bus
A man in his 20s was fatally shot during an altercation with several people on...
The worst of Southern California’s Christmas storm appears to be over, forecasters say
Evacuation warnings are still in place for communities such as Wrightwood and Lytle Creek, which...
Man sentenced to death for OC killing in 1980 dies in prison
Benjamin Watta was convicted of killing Simone Sharpe in Seal Beach.
Caltrans works to reopen flooded 5 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley
A Christmas storm that drenched Los Angeles on Wednesday led to the partial closure of...
California equestrian in hitman plot against husband dies by suicide
A California equestrian who tried to hire a hitman to murder her husband fatally shot...
Strong, gusty Christmas week storm drenches Southern California with more rain on the way
Traffic at the start of a busy holiday travel period was treacherous at best across...
Wrightwood residents urged to shelter in place as storm runoff inundates town, closes Highway 2
There were no immediate reports of injuries requiring hospitalization, said Chris Prater, a Fire Department...
Tornado warning issued, and quickly cancelled, over Alhambra
Forecasters have said there is a small chance that a tornado could develop in parts...
Police can now use federal funding to purchase drones
The change could broaden the number of departments able to launch or expand drone programs...
Woman accused of driving drunk and killing high school tennis star in Manhattan Beach charged
The charges against Jenia Resha Belt come one month after the parents of the victim,...
Disneyland closing early on Christmas Eve as heavy rainfall approaches
A powerful ‘atmospheric river’ storm system is expected to bring up to 4 inches of...
Christmas week storm brings low tornado risk to Southern California, forecasters say
There is a 2% chance of a tornado in Los Angeles County Wednesday and Thursday,...
Remembering the Southern California law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2025
The deaths occurred in Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, and include shootings, explosions...
4 indicted in Southern California New Year’s Eve bomb plot face new charges
2 of the defendants are charged with conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction, according...
Body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard found in Utah, mother arrested
Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested after her daughter''s body was found in a rural area.
Detectives seek tips on South Whittier shooting that killed 19-year-old
Adrian Coreno, 19, and two 17-year-old boys were walking on the 10000 block of Mills...
Highway 38 in San Bernardino Mountains to reopen temporarily starting Christmas Eve
The reopening will be weather permitting and continue through Jan. 5, when repair work will...
‘Call of Duty’ game developer Vince Zampella killed in Angeles Crest Highway crash
The single-car collision happened on Sunday, Dec. 21.
Atmospheric river Christmas rainstorm looms for Southern California: Here’s what to know
Evacuation warnings are in place for LA County burn scar areas.
9 public safety issues raised by Eaton, Palisades fires – and what’s been done about them
The Eaton and Palisades fires exposed an array of public safety response issues. A year...
Suspect hospitalized after deputy shooting at Bassett Jack in the Box
It happened Sunday evening on Workman Mill Road.
Glendale doctor indicted, accused of submitting more than $45 million in bogus claims to Medicare for Botox injections
Violetta Mailyan, 45, operated Healthy Way Medical Center in Glendale.
Surge in cargo thefts in Southern California driven by swift, organized rings
Law enforcement is struggling to keep up with the proliferation of cargo theft cases as...
LA County can’t keep up with drug treatment demand inside jails
Use of addiction medications in the jails doubled in 2025, while waitlists surged. A coalition...
19-year-old man killed in gang shooting in South Whittier
It happened Saturday evening in the 10000 block of Mills Avenue, near Mulberry Drive,
2 girls killed in mobile home fire in Murrieta; a twin and parents injured
Fire crews arrived to find the mobile home, a carport, three vehicles, two outbuildings and...
Man and woman die in apparent murder-suicide in Long Beach
A domestic violence incident preceded the shooting deaths Friday night.
1 person killed, 3 injured in fire at Alhambra home
A person was trapped in the front house and others in a back house had...
Irvine couple with jewelry businesses hid $127 million in cash from the IRS, feds say
The pair and one of the companies they own pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges...
Southern California activists spotlight Adelanto ICE detention centers on International Migrants Day
The Adelanto ICE detention centers have faced scrutiny for alleged and documented cases of abuse...
Tyler Skaggs jury considering $75 million to $115 million verdict before Angels settled with family
The jury was in the beginning stages of assigning responsibility and damages, which could have...
Alleged killer of ‘American Idol’ exec and husband in Encino to be sent to state hospital
Raymond Boodarian, 22, was charged with two counts of murder stemming from the July 10...
Five people sue Universal Orlando, claiming Stardust Racers caused severe injuries
It’s the same intense roller coaster that 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala rode on the night...
Angels settle Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death trial, halting jury deliberations
The foreman says the jury had already discussed finding anywhere from $75 million to $115...
No, pedestrians can’t just step into the roadway without breaking the law
Overall, the law is restrictive as to when a pedestrian can enter a roadway to...
These were the 13 largest wildfires in LA, OC, SB and Riverside counties in 2025
2025 saw high-profile blazes in Los Angeles County, though the number of acres burned was...
Jury hints at potential financial penalties against Los Angeles Angels in Tyler Skaggs case
The jurors are tasked with deciding whether the team had any responsibility for the death...
LA, OC, SB and Riverside counties added 20 new police and fire chiefs in 2025. Here’s each one.
Across the region this year, a wave of leadership changes led to the appointment new...
How officials plan to keep attendees safe at Pasadena’s Rose Parade and Rose Bowl
Thousands are expected to attend the Rose Parade, which will honor the theme "The Magic...
Southern California is expecting a rainy Christmas
The storm system is predicted to bring widespread showers to the region beginning as early...
Brother of Rams’ receiver Puka Nacua accused of taking Laker Adou Thiero’s BMW in West Hollywood
27-year-old Samson Nacua and 27-year-old Trey Rose were arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle...
LA County associate of Sinaloa cartel admits to role in laundering millions of dollars in drug money
Prosecutors said money was laundered through an underground Chinese money exchange.
ATF-led probe on Puente 13 gang ends in 17 arrests, seizure of 76 weapons
Gang members are accused of drug sales, shootings and a kidnapping.
The most notable moments from the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death trial against the LA Angels
An Orange County jury must sift through two months of evidence and testimony that provided...
3.1 earthquake hits southwest of Devore in San Bernardino County
The quake was felt at 8:04 p.m. Tuesday.
LA man pleads guilty to assaulting a federal agent during an immigration enforcement protest in Paramount
Christian Cerna-Camacho, 28, was arrested in Boyle Heights days after the protest.
Odor leads to 1,300 marijuana plants in Baldwin Park warehouse
Police arrested three people and also found two handguns.
Jury gets Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death case against the Angels
Jurors began deliberating following a two month trial with more than 40 witnesses.
What attorneys argued in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death trial closing statements
Closing arguments will continue Tuesday.
Redlands police investigate shooting at ‘Hanukkah Town’ home as possible hate crime
Authorities say a Magnolia Avenue home was the target of racist epithets, apparent airsoft shots.
Wrong-way driver killed after head-on crash on 210 Freeway in Arcadia
The crash shut down four eastbound lanes, a CHP sergeant said. The SigAlert was cancelled...
‘Secretive and manipulative’ Hemet church leaders killed 2 for greed and control, officials say
Warrants were served on Thursday, Dec. 11, in Colton and at the base of operations...