Fentanyl deaths decline in LA County as district attorney promises aggressive prosecution of "fentanyl poisoners"
In 2024, LA County recorded 2,438 drug overdose deaths, marking a 22% countywide decline from the 3,137 deaths in 2023.
Crews battle Inglewood commercial building fire, motel evacuated
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded around 10:33 a.m. to a building in the 4300 block of W. Century Boulevard.
City of Los Angeles launches Crenshaw Connected, free Wi-Fi service
City workers installed 1 1/2 miles of underground fiber optic cable stretching from Leimert Park Plaza to the Hyde Park Metro Station.
West LA homeless encampment cleared under city's Inside Safe program
Early Thursday morning, Mayor Bass was at Cotner Avenue in Sawtelle, marking the 114th Inside Safe operation. She noted that the area has been a notorious encampment for years.
Wilmington Phillips 66 refinery to be redeveloped to retail, open space and warehouses
The proposed Five Points Union Project aims to replace smoke stacks and large storage tanks with approximately 400,000 square feet of commercial and recreational development on the northern portion of the site, and up to approximately 6 million square feet of industrial development on the southern portion of the site.
Watts metal recycling plant to pay nearly $2 million restitution, owners placed on probation
Gary Weisenberg, 79, and his 37-year-old son Matthew Weisenberg were given two years' probation, issued a $10,500 fine, and ordered to 200 hours of community service.
Native plants added to the Agoura Hills wildlife crossing bridge, with completion set for fall 2026
Project leaders of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing ceremoniously planted some of the 5,000 native plants on Tuesday, creating a natural habitat for the animals who will cross and inhabit the 1-acre site.
Man allegedly pointing rifle at cars from the 105 Freeway overpass in South LA is in custody
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said around 9:20 a.m., a call was made to the department of a man with a rifle, pointing it at cars on the freeway and at people on the Metro C Line platform.
Dodgers fan from Santa Fe Springs makes "life-changing" catch, Ohtani's third home run hit
"I knew it was coming to me, as soon as he came up to bat," David Flores said. "I know it can mean a lot to me and my family."
South Los Angeles intersection named "Danny Bakewell Sr. Square"
"This intersection now honors two people, President Barack Obama and Danny Bakewell Sr., who dedicated - both of them- their lives to forging a better path for Black Americans," Hutt said.
Police take cellphone violation pursuit suspect into custody in North Hills
California Highway Patrol officers took a cellphone violation pursuit suspect into custody in North Hills.
4 Pepperdine students killed in 2023 car collision to be honored at fundraising memorial event
An hour-long remembrance event, taking place on Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. at PCH and Webb Way, is to launch fundraising efforts for the installation of memorial benches at Point Dume to honor the four women.
2 Southern California men allegedly involved in homelessness funding fraud, charged and arrested in separate criminal cases
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said, "Accountability begins today," as he announced the two criminal cases on Thursday related to what he called the misappropriation of millions of state funds intended to combat homelessness.
Emmanuel Haro's father pleads guilty to murder in the child's death
Jake Haro pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel Haro.
13 Los Angeles County employees charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing unemployment benefits
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman identified 13 county employees from different county agencies who received over $430,000 between 2020 and 2023.