LIVE: FBI announces takedown of alleged 18th Street gang members at MacArthur Park

On Wednesday, federal and local officials are announcing the arrests of alleged 18th Street gang members and their associations for activities that occurred in Los Angeles' MacArthur Park in the Westlake District. 

Man charged with murder in Long Beach DUI crash that killed toddler

Lamont Ivan Russell faces murder and gross vehicular manslaughter charges after allegedly driving drunk and reversing into a group of people in Long Beach.

Husband and wife found dead in Porter Ranch murder-suicide case identified

The LAPD has identified Zaven Shahverdi and Melina Avanosian as the victims of a suspected murder-suicide in a Porter Ranch home on Como Lane earlier this week.

Universal Studios debuts 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift' ride vehicles

Universal’s first high-speed outdoor coaster pulls up this summer, led by a collection of sleek ride vehicles designed for ultimate velocity.

Rogue Waymo causing traffic jams in Culver City

Waymo autonomous vehicles are reportedly stalling at Washington and Robertson in Culver City, causing major traffic delays and drawing criticism from local residents.

Fierce Santa Ana winds to batter Southern California through the weekend

Powerful Santa Ana winds could gust up to 60 mph across Southern California, raising the risk of downed trees, power outages and hazardous travel.

LADWP CEO stepping down
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Janisse Quiñones is stepping down as CEO and Chief Engineer of LADWP at end of Mar. 2026.

Ed Buck case: Victim's family awarded $2M in suit
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A jury awarded $2 million to the mother of a man found dead in former West Hollywood political donor and now-imprisoned felon Ed Buck's apartment nine years ago.

7 rescued during raid of Carson elder care, hospice homes

Authorities arrested two people in Carson after a raid revealed elderly patients were being neglected and starved in unlicensed care facilities.

Ed Buck case: Mother of Gemmel Moore awarded $2 million in wrongful death lawsuit

According to court documents, Ed Buck, 71, lured young Black men to his West Hollywood apartment for sexually charged so-called "party and play" sessions in which he would inject them with methamphetamine and other drugs.

Founder of SoCal animal rescue accused of attempting to kidnap former employee

The founder of an animal welfare organization in the Antelope Valley is accused of attempting to kidnap a former employee who won a nearly $6.7 million judgment against him.

LADWP CEO Janisse Quiñones stepping down

Janisse Quiñones has announced her departure as CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to take a new role in Puerto Rico.

Person killed on 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks

A person was killed in a solo-vehicle crash on the northbound side of the 101 Freeway early Wednesday morning.