LAPD To Test Non-Lethal Restraint Device That Some Are Comparing To Batman Weapon
The device is known as the BolaWrap 100, which fires a Kevlar cord that wraps around a person's torso and legs from up to 10 to 25 feet away.
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The device is known as the BolaWrap 100, which fires a Kevlar cord that wraps around a person's torso and legs from up to 10 to 25 feet away.
Detectives have made arrests in connection with recent burglaries at the homes of Los Angeles celebrities, police said Monday.
Los Angeles police have arrested a man they believe sexually assaulted several women — including two in their 80s.
A former Los Angeles Police Department civilian employee who worked in the Valley Jail Division and the owners of a Sherman Oaks bail bond company were charged Friday in an alleged scheme to illegally solicit bail bond contracts.
One of three would-be robbers was shot and killed by an employee at a Taco stand in South Los Angeles late Friday night, a Los Angeles police lieutenant said Saturday.
Two men surrendered to police Thursday after leading officers on a high-speed, occasionally wild police pursuit out of South Los Angeles.
A construction crew will begin repairing a damaged sidewalk Thursday near the Hollywood Hills home of retired "The Price Is Right" host Bob Barker, who suffered cuts to his head after tripping on the sidewalk in October.
Authorities have identified two officers involved in the fatal North Hills shooting of a knife-wielding man after he did not respond to being zapped with a stun gun.
A rookie police officer whose weapon was found in the hallway of an apartment complex in Culver City no longer works for the Los Angeles Police Department, according to police Chief Charlie Beck.
An investigation is underway Tuesday into a Los Angeles Police Department officer after a bullet that allegedly came from his gun was fired into the wall of a Culver City apartment.
About three dozen people gathered outside LAPD headquarters for a march that was scheduled to end at Sixth and San Pedro streets.
Actor Martin Milner, whose portrayal of Officer Pete Malloy on the "Adam-12" television series that helped shape the public's perception of the Los Angeles Police Department, will be honored today at the department's headquarters.
A pedestrian was stabbed to death in Winnetka just after midnight on Saturday morning in a crime that police believe to be related to a robbery that occurred 15 minutes earlier.
A crash on Thursday night involving a big rig and a passenger vehicle in Granada Hills has killed one person, the LAPD said.
A tow-truck driver was struck and killed by a motorist early Saturday morning in Sun Valley.
Police on Sunday are asking for the public's help in searching for a missing Special Olympics athlete from Albania.
After the LAPD accused political cartoonist Ted Rall of lying in a blog post he wrote in the Los Angeles Times in May, the Times decided this week it will no longer publish work from the award-winning cartoonist. Now, Rall is calling out the Times for taking the police department's word over his own.
"[Officers] will be out in the streets and they will be doing their jobs," LAPD Sgt. Barry Montgomery.
With law enforcement agencies across the country under fire over allegations from excessive force to racial profiling, there are still quite a few people hoping to make a difference as a police officer.
Hundreds of people gathered at a memorial ceremony on Thursday to pay tribute to LAPD officers killed in the line of duty.
The Los Angeles Police Department remains on Blue Alert Tuesday morning in wake of the violence in Baltimore prompted by the death of a man in police custody.
Police Chief Charlie Beck said Tuesday he believes an officer charged with using excessive force during an October arrest committed a "criminal act," and he personally urged the district attorney to file charges.
An Inglewood man was arrested and jailed Friday in connection with a series of shootings that killed one man and injured four people Thursday afternoon in the Palms area of West Los Angeles.
A homeowner was injured late Friday night after two men and a woman invaded his family's house in Exposition Park and stole cash, authorities said.
Hundreds of body cameras have been delivered to the Los Angeles Police Department, and are expected to be put in use starting this summer, officials said Tuesday.
All northbound lanes of the freeway will remain closed until further notice, the CHP said.
Firefighters and USAR specialists worked for about an hour to rescue the man. Crews used an oxygen tank and mask due to the air quality in the hole.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
All northbound lanes of the freeway will remain closed until further notice, the CHP said.
Firefighters and USAR specialists worked for about an hour to rescue the man. Crews used an oxygen tank and mask due to the air quality in the hole.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class.
All northbound lanes of the freeway will remain closed until further notice, the CHP said.
Firefighters and USAR specialists worked for about an hour to rescue the man. Crews used an oxygen tank and mask due to the air quality in the hole.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
Police said that the suspect is known to approach females in the Sun Valley area "with the intent to engage in a romantic relationship." He was arrested in May and detectives are seeking potential additional victims.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
Team Rubicon volunteers are set to remove dozens of dead trees and vegetation to help mitigate wildfire risk on Big Bear as part of a nearly four-year plan to remove what was left behind by the 2022 Radford Fire and the 2024 Line Fire.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pirates rallied past the Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Thursday will be another hot day in Southern California with temperatures continuing to rise.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class. Brittney Ermon reports.
Lauren Pozen takes a look at Measure ER and what it means for Angelenos after it appears to have been passed by voters in the primary election.
CBS LA's Kara Finnstrom shows us how one local woman turned her home kitchen into a restaurant.
Former friends and political allies Karen Bass and Nithya Raman began campaigning for the Los Angeles mayoral race in November. Tom Wait takes a look at the details.
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.
