Suspect in deadly mother-daughter stabbing in Burbank arrested

Sergio Fraire was arrested by Burbank police on suspicion of the murder of Arti Varma and the attempted murder of her daughter following a stabbing in Burbank.

Little Lake teachers' strike continues as talks resume

Approximately 200 teachers with the Little Lake City School District walked off the job on Thursday, affecting nine campuses in Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, and Downey. The district serves about 3,600 students.

San Fernando Valley burglary spike: String of break-ins prompt increased patrols

The LAPD is investigating an attempted burglary in Sherman Oaks as city leaders surge patrols to stop a persistent string of home invasions in the San Fernando Valley.

LAFD: Residents climb out window to escape fire in Canoga Park

LAFD arson investigators are investigating the cause of a Tuesday morning apartment fire in Canoga Park that injured two people and displaced six others.

LA voters weigh fee increase for streetlight repairs
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Los Angeles city leaders are asking property owners to approve a Proposition 218 measure that would significantly increase fees to fund a $125 million plan to replace more than 200,000 streetlights.

Small plane crashes in Pacoima
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A small plane crashed in Pacoima, prompting a group of good Samaritans to jump in and rescue the pilot.

LAPD: Singer D4vd, 21, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, involved in sexual relationship before teen's death

Police and prosecutors described the case as a “parent’s worst nightmare," alleging a 14-year-old girl was last seen going to singer D4vd’s Hollywood Hills home in April 2025 before later being found dead.

LAPD: Singer D4vd, 21, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, were in sexual relationship
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Police and prosecutors alleges 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last seen going to singer D4vd’s Hollywood Hills home in April 2025 before later being found dead.

California corrections officer, accomplice charged in 20kg cocaine smuggling plot

A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officer and an alleged drug trafficker face 20 years in jail for smuggling 20 kilograms of cocaine into Los Angeles County.

Los Feliz homeless shelter facing backlash
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Neighbors claim a homeless shelter in Los Feliz is contributing to crime and drug activity in the area.

D4vd murder case to be presented to LA DA's office
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The murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office on Monday, April 20. This comes as singer D4vd was arrested in connection to Rivas Hernandez's death.

The Misfit Santa Monica closes after 15 years
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A beloved Santa Monica bar and restaurant served its last drinks Saturday. The Misfit is a local favorite that's closing its doors after 15 years.

11 missing or dead scientists draw federal scrutiny, including 4 tied to LA County

The Trump administration is reviewing 11 cases of missing or deceased scientists, including Southern California researchers Monica Jacinto Reza, Carl Grillmair, Frank Maiwald, and Michael David Hicks.

6 injured in Panorama City crash

Six people were injured, including two pedestrians, in a serious two-vehicle collision on Plummer Street in Panorama City on Friday evening.