Search suspended for 2 fishermen missing after boat crash off Palos Verdes coast
The search for two fishermen whose boat was found crashed and washed ashore the coastline of Palos Verdes has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday.
LA County teacher charged with sexually assaulting 2 underage students
A 41-year-old Covina high school teacher is facing nine felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting two female students, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
Search for hit-and-run driver who killed Vietnam War veteran in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver who sped away from the scene earlier this week, and on Tuesday, police asked for the public's help finding the suspect.
More than 24,000 in Downey faced hours-long power outages on Christmas Eve
More than 20,000 households in Downey faced power outages that lasted hours Tuesday evening, leaving some residents struggling to carry on with their Christmas Eve plans as it remained unclear when the electricity would come back on.
LA County teenage girl fatally stabbed by 18-year-old "acquaintance," sheriff says
A 17-year-old girl was stabbed to death by an 18-year-old man Friday night, according to the Los Angeles County's Sheriff's Department, which has described the suspect as an "acquaintance" of the victim.
TSA agents at LAX find replica guns, knives and more in carry-on, officials say
TSA agents at Los Angeles International Airport found knives, replica firearms and more in what the security agency has described as an "extremely concerning" discovery inside a woman's carry-on luggage, officials said Friday.
O.C. Post Office supervisor charged with stealing $281K in checks from mail
A supervisor at a U.S. Post Office in Costa Mesa has been arrested and charged with stealing over 20 checks totaling more than $281,000 from the mail, according to federal prosecutors.
Lawyers say Los Angeles school failed to protect Black teen from racist attacks
Lawyers for a Black teenager stabbed outside a Los Angeles high school filed a government claim Friday against the school alleging it failed to protect the boy from violent racist attacks.
Tom Girardi, who stole millions from clients, seeks hospitalization instead of prison
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
California campaign manager acted as political operative for China, feds allege
A Southern California campaign manager was arrested by the FBI Thursday and charged with acting as an illegal agent of a foreign power for allegedly acting on behalf of the China government to influence U.S. politics, according to federal prosecutors.
Former "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson seeks to reverse rape conviction
Former "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson, who is serving a sentence of 30 years to life in prison, is seeking to overturn his conviction for the rape of two women, with his attorneys arguing he did not receive a fair trial.
LA County sheriff's deputy agrees to plead guilty to assaulting transgender man
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for assaulting a 23-year-old transgender man, body-slamming the victim who had flipped him off just before, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Hundreds march through downtown LA on International Migrants Day
Hundreds of people marched through the streets of downtown Los Angeles Wednesday to mark International Migrants Day, sharing messages of hope, solidarity and resistance to the incoming presidential administration's promises of a mass deportations.
LA County sues Chiquita Canyon over landfill gases hurting residents' health
Los Angeles County is suing the owners and operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, alleging the site has released hazardous gases hurting the health of local residents who have complained of headaches, difficulty breathing and heart problems.
Bible college in SoCal ordered to shut down after state inspections
A Christian Bible college based in Southern California has been ordered to cease operations after state inspections discovered empty classrooms, an inadequate handling of records and courses being taught via live-stream at its campuses.