Police task force has success in fighting Los Angeles copper wire theft
The LAPD's Heavy Metal Task Force recovered over 2,000 pounds of stolen copper wire, made 82 arrests and 60 of those were felony crimes. Nine firearms were also seized.
Tesla Cybertruck acquired by Irvine police, who say they're "#notkidding" about community outreach
The Tesla Cybertruck, an EV launched in 2023, will appear at community events and will not be used for patrol, according to the Irvine Police Department.
4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 14 miles east northeast of Barstow Monday at 1 p.m., according to according to the United States Geological Survey.
South Pasadena Police Department switches to all-electric fleet with 20 Teslas
The department's zero-emission police fleet of 20 Teslas will not only save the city funds but, according to the police chief, they are the safest (including bullet-resistant panels) and best-performing vehicles available.
Long unfinished East LA mural honoring veterans is completed and celebrated
Seniors who frequented the community room at Ruben F. Salazar Park raised funds from 2006 to 2009 for a mural honoring local military service men and women.
Video game actors and performers on strike over artificial intelligence protections
The strike of around 2,500 SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors and motion capture performers comes after nearly two years of negotiations between the union and video game producers.
Father of Monterey Park teen missing for a week arrested on suspicion of child abduction
The Monterey Park Police Department announced the arrest of Jeffrey Chao on Friday "following an extensive investigation."
String of fires at Marina Del Rey apartment complex concern residents, authorities are investigating
Tenants fear an arsonist may be targeting them. "There have been fires popping up all over the place," resident Chris Hartunian said.
Vince Vaughn becomes part-owner of professional pickleball team
Vaughn acquired a majority ownership stake in the National Pickleball League's Coachella Valley Scorpions.
2 men charged with murder in shooting death of Long Beach street vendor
Rahman Snook Abdallah, 19, of Long Beach, and Raylon Deshawn Akers, 23, of Los Angeles, are charged with one count each of murder in the March 20 killing of Yener Ramirez Miranda, along with an allegation that each used a handgun.
Vacant Los Angeles homes targeted for unauthorized parties, realtors warn of rising trend and liability risks
Anne Russell Sullivan, president of Greater Los Angeles Realtors Association, warns that sellers have more than just a mess to worry about if partygoers break in, there's tremendous liability.
Man who broke into Mayor Bass' home sentenced to 2 years probation plus drug treatment
Ephraim Matthew Hunter, 29, pleaded no contest Wednesday to a felony vandalism charge for the April 21 incident when he broke into the Mayor's Windsor Square residence.
LAPD responds to man on Pacoima rooftop, acting erratically, throwing objects
Police responded around 4:20 p.m. to the 13300 block of West Judd Street to a report of a backyard rubbish fire. Police said the man set his backyard on fire and that officers put it out with a fire extinguisher.
Los Angeles Zoo's program works to save California condor from extinction
The L.A. Zoo capped off its 2024 California condor breeding season with a record-breaking 17 chicks hatched, breaking a record of 15 set in 1997.
2nd lawsuit filed against El Monte Union High School District claiming student sexual abuse
The latest lawsuit names five men as perpetrators of sexual abuse and accuses the district of knowing that they were a danger to students at Rosemead High School yet allowing them to continue teaching and supervising students.