Former LA County businessman accused of murder-for-hire scheme
A former Los Angeles County businessman faces murder charges after he allegedly hired a hitman to kill two people who sued him.
LA County crews battle Hazel Fire in Lancaster
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is battling a blaze in the High Desert near Lancaster.
25-year-old man arrested for deadly hit-and-run crash in Irvine
The Irvine Police Department arrested a 25-year-old man accused of running over a pedestrian on Wednesday.
Most claims in child sex abuse settlements potentially fraudulent, DA says
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said a vast majority of claims in the historic child sexual abuse settlements against Los Angeles County were potentially fraudulent, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
HUD pulls federal funding from Los Angeles County homeless services
Housing Secretary Scott Turner said federal investigators "uncovered evidence of LAHSA's repeated false statements and its irresponsible actions and failures."
Compton neighborhood evacuated after resident finds explosives at home
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department evacuated a Compton neighborhood after someone found explosives in a storage area of their home.
DUI driver leads police pursuit through Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
LA City Council to pay $500K for legal defense in Kristin Crowley's lawsuit
The Los Angeles City Council approved a $500,000 contract with private attorneys defending the city against former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley's lawsuit, which alleges a "campaign of retaliation" against her following the Palisades Fire in 2025.
Second bird tests positive for West Nile virus in Ventura County
A bird tested positive for West Nile virus, the second case in Ventura County.
Orange County mother charged with her toddler's death
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Los Angeles police appear to shoot man after pursuit
An LAPD officer was wounded, and the suspect was hospitalized in critical condition following a shootout in a Boyle Heights neighborhood.
Raman defeats Pratt to face Bass in LA mayoral election, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
Raman passes Pratt in LA mayoral race; California governor matchup undecided
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has surpassed political newcomer Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after trailing by nearly 6% on election night.
SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup in LA
Roughly 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers overwhelmingly authorized a strike a week before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles.
Military training operations continue in Los Angeles County neighborhoods
The U.S. military conducted another training operation in Los Angeles County, with troops carrying out another exercise at the Puente Hills Mall in the city of Industry.