LAPD to stop detonating explosives in residential areas after South LA blast that injured 17

The June 30 detonation on East 27th Street, near San Pedro Street, sent 17 residents and first responders to hospitals, destroyed the containment truck and damaged 22 residences, 13 businesses and 37 vehicles.

LAPD to stop detonating explosives in residential areas after South LA blast that injured 17
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Los Angeles police Chief Michel Moore Tuesday confirmed changes in department policy following a federal report that found LAPD bomb squad technicians vastly underestimated the amount of explosive material placed into a containment truck, causing a destructive fireworks explosion in a South Los Angeles neighborhood.

Nearly 3,000 LAPD employees seek exemptions to vaccine mandate: report

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday that the department will wait for instructions from city officials on how to interpret exemption requests for the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, following a report that thousands of employees plan to pursue religious or medical exemptions to the rule.

'Miscalculation' resulted in South LA fireworks explosion: report

The Los Angeles Police Department miscalculated the amount of fireworks placed into a containment vessel, resulting in a massive explosion that damaged several residences in South Los Angeles, according to a report.

LAPD officers sue City of Los Angeles over vaccine mandate

Several LAPD officers are asking a federal judge to overturn Los Angeles' vaccine mandate for city employees.

LAPD investigating after deadly shooting in East Hollywood

Homicide detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department were investigating after a man was shot to death in East Hollywood early Friday morning.

1 in custody, 2 on the run following brazen armed robbery at Fairfax District restaurant

One man suspected of robbing three people at a popular restaurant along Melrose Avenue in broad daylight was arrested, police said Thursday. Two other suspects involved in the robbery were at large. 

Two people found dead at home in Woodland Hills

A man shot and killed a woman before turning the gun on himself Thursday in an upscale apartment complex in Woodland Hills.

Home repeatedly targeted by vandals
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A grandmother in South Los Angeles says she has been targeted repeatedly by vandals.

LAPD investigating after family finds mother dead inside Sylmar home

A Sylmar family made a grisly and heartbreaking discovery after they returned home from a trip and found their mother had been murdered, police said.

Dog dies after being intentionally set on fire
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A suspected animal abuser is behind bars after police say he intentionally -- and fatally -- set a dog on fire.

Pursuit led by suspected DUI driver comes to violent end in Hollywood

A man suspected of driving under the influence led police on a brief pursuit before it came to a violent end in Hollywood early Tuesday morning, officials said.