California officials propose harsher penalties for looting
LA County DA Nathan Hochman and Orange County DA Todd Spitzer are pushing Gov. Gavin Newsom to make looting during an emergency a felony amid heightened concerns of thieves taking advantage of residents impacted by the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires.
LA County DA Nathan Hochman and Orange County DA Todd Spitzer are pushing Gov. Gavin Newsom to make looting during an emergency a felony amid heightened concerns of thieves taking advantage of residents impacted by the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires.
VIDEO: Florida woman robbed of $200 in lotto winnings in Orange County; suspect arrested, officials say
An 83-year-old woman was dragged out of her vehicle and seemingly wrestled to the ground minutes after collecting her lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
An 83-year-old woman was dragged out of her vehicle and seemingly wrestled to the ground minutes after collecting her lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Watch: Helicopter video shows wild CHP chase with wrong-way driver on Marin Co. freeway
In the four-minute helicopter video shared by police, the suspect is seen weaving through lanes and avoiding cars while driving the wrong way on the freeway.
In the four-minute helicopter video shared by police, the suspect is seen weaving through lanes and avoiding cars while driving the wrong way on the freeway.
DA Hochman cracking down on crime during LA fires
Two men have been charged with arson in two separate cases amid the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Two men have been charged with arson in two separate cases amid the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County.
LA fires update: Arrests to surpass 100
Close to 100 fire-related arrests have been made by the LAPD and LASD since the start of the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Close to 100 fire-related arrests have been made by the LAPD and LASD since the start of the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
LA fire arrests: 2nd person in custody for impersonating a firefighter in Palisades
A man impersonating a firefighter was arrested for the second time in the Palisades Fire area Tuesday night.
A man impersonating a firefighter was arrested for the second time in the Palisades Fire area Tuesday night.
Man with rifle shows up at LADWP building, LA police say
A man with a rifle was reportedly inside the LADWP building.
A man with a rifle was reportedly inside the LADWP building.
Santa Monica officer injured when driver tries to get into fire evacuation area, police say
Police said Walter Larkins IV tried to follow the National Guard into the an area under evacuation orders because of the Palisades Fire.
Police said Walter Larkins IV tried to follow the National Guard into the an area under evacuation orders because of the Palisades Fire.
Palisades Fire: New Year's fire near origin point being investigated as possible cause
Authorities were exploring the possibility that the destructive Palisades Fire may have been connected to another fire that broke out on New Year's Day in the same area.
Authorities were exploring the possibility that the destructive Palisades Fire may have been connected to another fire that broke out on New Year's Day in the same area.
3 more arson arrests made as fire threat grows, LAPD chief says
At least three people have been arrested in recent days on suspicion of trying to start fires in the area as dangerous winds are returning.
At least three people have been arrested in recent days on suspicion of trying to start fires in the area as dangerous winds are returning.
California wildfires: Azusa arsonist not tied to major fires, officials say
If convicted as charged, Jose Gerardo Escobar faces nine years in state prison.
If convicted as charged, Jose Gerardo Escobar faces nine years in state prison.
What caused the Palisades Fire? ATF elite investigators arrive in LA
As the firefighters continue to work around the clock to take down the Palisades Fire, the feds are in Los Angeles to get to the bottom of the deadly blaze.
As the firefighters continue to work around the clock to take down the Palisades Fire, the feds are in Los Angeles to get to the bottom of the deadly blaze.
Man arrested for arson at Azusa park
Azusa Police arrested a man for allegedly setting a tree on fire at a park in Azusa. While he has been charged with arson, the case is not connected to any of the major wildfires burning in Southern California.
Azusa Police arrested a man for allegedly setting a tree on fire at a park in Azusa. While he has been charged with arson, the case is not connected to any of the major wildfires burning in Southern California.
Law enforcement prepared to crack down on crimes during LA fires
Whether it's looting, price gouging, online scams, or burglary, law enforcement throughout Southern California are prepared to crack down on any crimes that occur during the wildfires. ?We?re going to get you. Do not make this worse than it already is,? Sheriff Luna said during a press conference.
Whether it's looting, price gouging, online scams, or burglary, law enforcement throughout Southern California are prepared to crack down on any crimes that occur during the wildfires. ?We?re going to get you. Do not make this worse than it already is,? Sheriff Luna said during a press conference.
9 charged with looting in LA fires, 1 with arson, DA Hochman says
Nine suspects have been charged with looting and one suspect charged with arson not linked to either the Palisades or Eaton fires, according to LA County DA Nathan Hochman.
Nine suspects have been charged with looting and one suspect charged with arson not linked to either the Palisades or Eaton fires, according to LA County DA Nathan Hochman.
Feds issue warning about threat of "copycat attacks" after New Orleans
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are warning that “violent extremists" may be inspired to commit attacks similar to the deadly New Year’s Day rampage in New Orleans.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are warning that “violent extremists" may be inspired to commit attacks similar to the deadly New Year’s Day rampage in New Orleans.
40+ arrests made in Palisades Fire evacuation zones, police say
More than 40 arrests were made over the past week in Santa Monica evacuation zones, according to police.
More than 40 arrests were made over the past week in Santa Monica evacuation zones, according to police.
LA fires: Unauthorized 'drone incidents' reach double digits; 3 arrested
Authorities said at least 48 privately owned drones have been detected flying over the Palisades and Eaton fires since they erupted Tuesday.
Authorities said at least 48 privately owned drones have been detected flying over the Palisades and Eaton fires since they erupted Tuesday.
LA fires update: Super scooper damaged by drone ready to fly again
A super scooper on loan from Canada that’s been helping fight the fires will be back in action this week after taking a hit by a drone.
A super scooper on loan from Canada that’s been helping fight the fires will be back in action this week after taking a hit by a drone.
LA fires: List of firefighters who have lost homes
The LA fires have displaced thousands of people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Several firefighters are among the victims.
The LA fires have displaced thousands of people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Several firefighters are among the victims.