Mayor Karen Bass launches program to install 60,000 solar-powered lights
Mayor Karen Bass announced an initiative to install 60,000 solar-powered streetlights after the city accrued a decade-long backlog of repair requests.
Bomb squad deputy's widow files claim against LA County over fatal explosion
Nancy Lemus, the widow of a deputy killed in an explosion last year, claimed the LA County Sheriff's Department failed to adequately train her husband before assigning him to the bomb squad.
Court denies appeal to stop Riverside County Sheriff's election probe
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
$10K reward offered to find suspects who killed South LA man at his birthday party
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that helps detectives locate the four gunmen who killed a 48-year-old man during his birthday party.
LAPD releases sketch of man accused of kidnapping two girls in North Hills
LAPD detectives said the suspect is about 21 to 23 years old and drives an older-model dark green Honda Civic.
Burbank Airport raises $8,000 for TSA officers during partial shutdown
Burbank Airport raised $8,000 to help TSA officers who are not getting paid during the partial government shutdown.
Medical examiner releases cause of death for Austin Beutner's daughter
Emily Beutner, the daughter of former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner, died from the effects of mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, quetiapine, and mirtazapine.
Police kill man accused of stabbing woman to death in Corona apartment
Corona Police shot and killed a man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an apartment Thurday morning.
$7 million in stolen goods seized in Southern California cargo theft bust
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
Los Angeles man charged with series of arsons
A 47-year-old man is accused of intentionally starting three fires in the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Canoga Park and the Fashion District.
Riverside County firefighters and deputy save 4 cats from apartment fire
Riverside County firefighters and a deputy resuscitated four cats that were trapped inside a burning apartment.
Cesar Chavez statue removed from San Fernando park
San Fernando city staff removed a statue and covered a mural showing Cesar Chavez at a local park after sexual abuse allegations against the late labor activist surfaced earlier this week.
LA County Sheriff's Department car catches on fire along 605 Freeway
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said no one was injured when the old car caught on fire.
Man arrested after SWAT standoff in Burbank
Burbank SWAT officers arrested a man who allegedly threatened a utility crew with a pellet rifle on Wednesday.
Long Beach police warning residents about "sextortion" schemes
The Long Beach Police Department said detectives have been investigating several "sextortion" cases dating back as far back as May 2025.