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The calls handled by unarmed specialists could include mental health, substance abuse, suicide threats, behavioral distress, conflict resolution and welfare checks.
An abandoned dog wandering in the desert by Joshua Tree was saved from the scorching heat after being found by a group of hikers.
The watch will take effect at 3 a.m. Friday and continue until 6 p.m. that evening.
Nathan Juarez, who previously suffered a traumatic brain injury, said he was mistreated at work and fired in 2019 on the basis of his disability, alleged behavior that Target says it stands against as a company.
Orange County Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley says that in order for the collection of ballots to be legal under the state's ballot harvesting law, ballots must be handed to a person and not placed into a box.
In a study called the "Back to Normal Barometer" reports that 52% of people plan to begin stockpiling or have already stockpiled essential goods. More than have of those surveyed cited concern over a COVID-19 resurgence in their area as the reason.
The city will resume parking enforcement and impounds when applicable for street cleaning, abandoned vehicles, oversize and overnight restrictions, peak-hour and anti-gridlock zones, and expired vehicle registration.
L.A. County will allow outdoor private gatherings with three or fewer households starting Thursday, though the gathering cannot last more than two hours and everyone must wear a face covering and maintain physical distance
The three special edition library cards feature "Raise Your Voice" by Laura Vazquez Rodriguez, "Resistance and Restitution" by artist Moses X Ball, and "Unify" by artist Amy Smith.
A Riverside County Animal Services officer helped rescue a dog hiding underneath a home Tuesday after the dog was scared off by fireworks.
A 73-year-old woman who was under Gabriel Arce's medical care, told police he had exposed and brushed himself against her hand as he was providing medical attention, according to Santa Ana police.
Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, has tested positive for the coronavirus but has no symptoms.
The L.A. Zoo will host three themed weekends of movies, starting with this weekend's "Animal Adventures."
People living or working in areas where air quality is unhealthy are advised to minimize outdoor activities, reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors, and take more breaks during all outdoor activities.
The City of Angels is still the second-most rat-infested in the United States, according to a new survey.
Waymo was approved to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Crews will help assist with search and rescue operations, conduct structural engineering assessments and provide technical expertise to Colombian officials.
Several shell casings were found along the street. Neighbors nearby said they heard about 20 gunshots before the crash.
LADOT began a construction project to increase safety along Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for allegedly slashing multiple cars' tires.
Crews will help assist with search and rescue operations, conduct structural engineering assessments and provide technical expertise to Colombian officials.
Several shell casings were found along the street. Neighbors nearby said they heard about 20 gunshots before the crash.
LADOT began a construction project to increase safety along Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey.
LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes said from May until now, it's like night and day as ongoing law enforcement efforts have decreased drug use and gang activity around the park.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
The Ojai Raptor Center said individuals are selling merchandise featuring Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, claiming that it will benefit the wildlife rescue facility.
California Highway Patrol officers said that it appeared the body had been in the area for a few days.
Six people were arrested and nearly $200,000 in stolen goods were recovered during a series of operations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Retail Crime Task Force last week.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
A jury of six men and 10 women was selected to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing nearly 30 years ago.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
The baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute was born in Texas Wednesday and has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
Waymo was approved to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Disney fans experience the magic outside of the park at D23 this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Comedian Alfred Robles talks about his start in comedy and his current tour stop at the Brea Improv this weekend.
Michael Juliano, editor at Time Out Los Angeles, shares a list of events happening around the city this weekend.
Movie critic Grade Drake discusses: “The End of Oak Street,” “The Rivals of Amziah King” and “The Wrong Girls.”
Kyle Hjelmeseth, founder and CEO of G&B Digital Management, talks about how the content creator economy is changing and why it’s important to evolve.
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.
