Trees hacked by chainsaw-wielding vandals in DTLA

A man is in custody after police say he carried a chainsaw and then apparently chopped down several trees in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend.

Saturday LA crimes: What you need to know
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Police are investigating a double stabbing on Santa Monica beach, as well as a fatal shooting in Van Nuys.

Siblings stabbed on Santa Monica beach
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The mayor is considering a beach curfew after a brother and sister were stabbed early Saturday morning.

Man shot, killed in Van Nuys parking lot
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Police say it happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday on Vanowen Street near Woodley Avenue.

Beverly Grove man attacked, pepper sprayed during home break-in

Police are working to determine if this break-in and another that happened in Sherman Oaks just two hours later were connected.

Police chase robbery suspects through LA County
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A police chase led officers from Alhambra to South Los Angeles. Officers were able to arrest the driver after they tried to make a U-turn but got stuck.

Criminals using $20 'distraction' tactic to scam victims
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Sarah was targeted by scammers at a Ralphs grocery store in Van Nuys, resulting in the theft of thousands of dollars from her and her daughter?s bank accounts.

Pregnant food cart vendor shoved to ground by Simi Valley resident

A pregnant food cart vendor in Simi Valley was shoved to the ground by a neighbor, Julie Sanchez, during a dispute over permits and food safety.

Pregnant street vendor shoved by resident
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A pregnant street vendor in Simi Valley was confronted by a resident who was seen on camera pushing the vendor to the ground with her own cart. The vendor is suing the woman, and her attorney's are seeking hate crime charges.

Escaped California inmate captured in Mexico

Cesar Hernandez was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico on April 17, a week after he was involved in a shooting that claimed the life of a Mexican officer.