L.A. County Metro Stations Increase Security After String Of Scares
L.A. County Sheriff's deputies are no longer solely responsible for patrolling trains and buses.
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L.A. County Sheriff's deputies are no longer solely responsible for patrolling trains and buses.
A crime analysis unit tracks dates, times and crimes to come up with an algorithm to try to crack the criminals' code before they strike.
"Our quality of life is being destroyed because we don't have the police resources," said Robert Campbell, a demonstrator.
The rising crime rate has many communities alarmed.
San Bernardino has won the ignominious distinction of being named California's most dangerous city, according to recent report.
The victims have been identified as 57-year-old Dr. Weidong Henry Han, his 29-year-old wife Huijie Yu (AKA Jenny) and the couple's 5-year-old daughter, Emily Han -- a Kindergartner at Foothill Elementary.
Police in Santa Ana believe there are more victims out there.
"We cannot police this city properly with the level of cops we have. We need to hire more police officers," Beck said.
"It's been rough, you know. It's been rough. We're looking for answers, me personally the father, the family, friends," said the man's dad, Danny Lopez.
Crime is up across the board in the nation's second-largest city.
Crime on the move? Some residents are on edge as public transportation expands in the Southland.
Detectives hope a $50,000 reward will help locate the killer of a Long Beach Police officer, 40 years after the crime was committed.
Teofil Brank was also ordered Tuesday to pay about $500,000 in restitution to telecom executive Donald Burns.
The body of one-year-old Jude Quezada was discovered about 8 p.m. Wednesday by the landlord of an apartment complex in the 7300 block of Neo Street, Downey police Lt. Mark McDaniel said.
Two men were shot dead in apparently random acts, one woman was injured by broken glass and a senior citizen was reportedly beaten up by the suspect identified as James Paul Diaz, 34.
The suspect struck the man without provocation, police said.
The city has added 200 officers to the area as well as gang reduction and youth development teams.
A deadly August has reversed a decline in murders in Los Angeles.
The LAPD is warning residents after a second attempted abduction in the harvard Heights area may have been caused by the same suspect as the first attempt.
"We're living in a war zone," said Olivia Barbour, "I was in the military and I never saw this much action."
A retired LAPD detective accused of becoming the bank-robbing "Snowbird" bandit made an appearance in court on Monday.
A recent change in California law making certain drug and property crimes misdemeanors instead of felonies played "a significant role" in the rising crime rate in Los Angeles County and has taken away the incentive for addicts to seek treatment, Sheriff Jim McDonnell said Thursday.
Authorities said Alvin Earl Hanner was suffering from "significant" physical trauma.
Angelenos saw a sharp jump in violent and property crime in Los Angeles during the first half of 2015, officials said Wednesday.
The entire burglary lasted less than a minute. Security camera video then shows the suspects speeding away in a black four-door sedan.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment.
Cole Young hit two home runs to back eight strong innings from George Kirby as the Seattle Mariners came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year.
The entire burglary lasted less than a minute. Security camera video then shows the suspects speeding away in a black four-door sedan.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment.
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year.
Investigators said the man was driving more than 112 mph when he crashed into the LAPD sergeant's patrol SUV.
The California State Legislature is set to vote this week on SB 1090, which, if approved, would temporarily block certain housing density laws that allow split lots and multi-unit construction on single-family lots.
The entire burglary lasted less than a minute. Security camera video then shows the suspects speeding away in a black four-door sedan.
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year.
One South Bay couple shares how they blend creativity with compassion through their business, Parting Wishes, helping families fulfill their loved ones' wishes.
Investigators said the man was driving more than 112 mph when he crashed into the LAPD sergeant's patrol SUV.
The California State Legislature is set to vote this week on SB 1090, which, if approved, would temporarily block certain housing density laws that allow split lots and multi-unit construction on single-family lots.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment.
An Orange County airport worker met a woman who raised more than $170,000 for him after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A team of Rady Children's Hospital oncology nurses in Orange County is using their own set of personal experiences with cancer to help inspire their patients as they face the toughest battles of their lives.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
The shooting happened in an unincorporated community known as North Shore at around 12:10 a.m., according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies said that the incident appears to have been an "apparent suicide pact."
The Friends of Big Bear Valley told CBS LA that Sandy, the female eaglet, appeared to land on another tree and is near her mother, Jackie.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Crews said that the fire was 50% contained as of Sunday morning.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A U.S. Marine from Minnesota has been declared dead after he was reported missing from a ship off the coast of Southern California, according to military officials.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4.
Cole Young hit two home runs to back eight strong innings from George Kirby as the Seattle Mariners came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
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.
Freddie Freeman drew a tiebreaking, bases-loaded walk off suddenly wild Michael King in the fifth inning and Mookie Betts followed with a two-run single for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to take two of three.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
A low-pressure system over the region is going to push in cooler air into the area and thicken the marine layer. Temperatures will continue to be 5 to 15 degrees below average.
Police say that the 79-year-old Agoura Hills woman was walking on the sidewalk when she was struck by the Tesla.
Karen "Doc" Halligan, a veterinarian and author, joins the studio to discuss ways people can keep their pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment. Lesley Marin reports.
Hunter Sowards reports from Boyle Heights, where she speaks with Boyle Heights residents who are still forced to deal with the putrid stench of spoiled food and a rodent infestation after the Lineage warehouse fire.
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.
