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Gascon avoided addressing the reported elimination of the Hardcore Gang Unit, which was established in 1979 by the District Attorney's Office.
Matthew McConaughey is lending a hand to his home state of Texas while sharing his thoughts on the idea of running for governor.
The council voted 3-2 Tuesday night to adopt a resolution of a vote of no confidence in Gascon, who has been under increasing pressure to leave office.
The "Return to Campus Family Guide" walks LAUSD families through their options in returning to campuses, childcare and after-school activities.
The debris field from the explosion covered 80 surrounding properties.
Laurel Canyon Boulevard was shut down in both directions after the large tree went down at about 9:30 a.m. near Laurel Glen. No injuries have been reported, according to Los Angeles City Fire officials.
After being shuttered for over a year, Disneyland has announced that it will reopen to visitors at the end of April.
Bryant Guerrero, 34, was identified by Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives as the suspect in a Jan. 21 sexual assault. A 28-year-old woman reported that a man had broken into her home and sexually assaulted her.
The shootings occurred at three Atlanta-area spas and left at least eight people dead.
A Los Angeles Police Department officer was shot and injured, but able to walk away from the scene, during a barricade situation in L.A. about a mile north of the University of Southern California campus on Tuesday afternoon.
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with one of the shootings, and Atlanta police said it is "extremely likely" he is also the suspect in the other two shootings.
Since he was killed by a Fullerton Police Department officer last summer, family and friends of 34-year-old Hector Hernandez have refused to stop marching in front of City Hall.
On Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of the pandemic lockdown, USC Verdugo Hills Medical Center held an "Honor, Remember and Heal" memorial service for the 99 people who died at their hospital from COVID-19 this year.
A plodding, months-long review kicks off Wednesday to confirm what appears inevitable: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will face a recall election that could oust the Democrat before his first term ends.
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department shot and wounded an allegedly armed man Tuesday evening in South Los Angeles.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
An Amber Alert has been issued for three children who were allegedly abducted from Kern County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle that has been recovering from an unknown sickness and a fight with two other eagles in early July, has taken an "encouraging step forward" and has been removed from intensive care, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights honors the heavy metal icon in the all-original haunted houses, "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness," inspired by his solo career.
Roberto Machuca, 32, of Riverside, was charged with five felony counts, including three counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor more than three years younger than him.
An Amber Alert has been issued for three children who were allegedly abducted from Kern County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle that has been recovering from an unknown sickness and a fight with two other eagles in early July, has taken an "encouraging step forward" and has been removed from intensive care, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights honors the heavy metal icon in the all-original haunted houses, "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness," inspired by his solo career.
According to the CHP, the blue sedan wrapped around a palm tree just after the driver lost control when he crossed the train tracks.
The LAPD has no suspect information at this time. The robbery homicide bureau is continuing to investigate the incident.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
At just four days old, Valentina Isla Campbell has quite the story to tell after her mother had to give birth to her in a Jack in the Box parking lot.
Anaheim said it was having difficulty drawing water from ground wells, causing low water pressure citywide, including at Disneyland.
The Stockwells of San Clemente received free help from a nonprofit to navigate the struggles of their son's battle with two cancers, including a rare bone sarcoma.
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach rescued more than 400 people this weekend as dangerous rip currents hit Orange County shores.
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle that has been recovering from an unknown sickness and a fight with two other eagles in early July, has taken an "encouraging step forward" and has been removed from intensive care, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
Riverside County detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 2004, when a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Quinta.
A Kaiser Permanente employee was fatally struck outside of the Riverside Medical Center on Monday morning when police were in pursuit of a suspect.
A 38-year-old Los Angeles County man was arrested for murder and driving under the influence causing injury after the three-car crash just outside of Temecula's wine country.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Dominic Canzone hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Seattle Mariners past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6.
Yordan Alvarez homered and hit a go-ahead RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle that has been recovering from an unknown sickness and a fight with two other eagles in early July, has taken an "encouraging step forward" and has been removed from intensive care, according to the Ojai Raptor Center.
A police pursuit that began as a traffic stop in Victorville concluded in Pomona after the vehicle crashed into an apartment complex tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Connecting the past to the present at the last of the great stations, Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
Meteorologist Alex Biston heads to the Sherman Oaks Farmers Market at the Westfield Fashion Square to highlight some local vendors.
Three men were found dead inside a Hollywood Hills home when officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were conducting a welfare check. It is unknown how long the men were dead.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
