3 LAPD officers accused of falsifying records, misidentifying people as gang members

Three Los Angeles Police Department officers have been charged in a 59-count complaint and are accused of falsifying information and misidentifying dozens of people as gang members or associates, LA County District Jackie Lacey announced Friday.

LAPD investigates 'Blue Flu' allegations after higher than normal sick calls

The LAPD received a "higher than normal" number of sick calls over the holiday weekend, and officials are investigating if the absences were due to the 'Blue Flu.'

New health, safety measures in place at Downtown Disney

Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday. 

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Guests will have a different experience when returning to Downtown Disney amid the ongoing pandemic with new safety measures in place when it reopens Thursday.

Therapy dogs visit LAPD officers

When a dog comes into the room how can you not light up? That's the idea behind a therapy dog program with a twist.

First LAPD officer dies from COVID-19

Erica McAdoo, a senior detention officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, has died from complications related to the coronavirus, the department said Saturday.

LAPD "Think Tank" wants more black officers

When it comes to the LAPD there's a "think tank" of prominent African American men who've stepped up with input for the past year. They're a small group of six to seven community leaders with a resume of leadership. One thing they've been calling for is for more Black officers.

Former Disney employee accused of stealing $160K through alleged refund scheme

A former employee at Walt Disney World is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in what investigators described as a scheme in which she misdirected money issued for theme park ticket refunds into a personal account.

City Council cuts $150 million from LAPD budget to fund community programs

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to cut $150 million from the police department's budget next fiscal year, following weeks of demands from activists to reduce funding for law enforcement.

LA City Council approves first step in replacing LAPD with community responders for non-violent calls

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved the first step in a plan to replace Los Angeles Police Department officers with community-based, unarmed emergency responders for non-violent calls for service.

Disneyland reopening postponed
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Disneyland is pushing back the reopening of its theme parks,?officials announced Wednesday.

State and city attorney's offices seek injunction against Uber, Lyft

California's attorney general and local officials -- including the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office -- announced Wednesday they will seek a preliminary injunction to require Uber and Lyft to immediately stop classifying their drivers as independent contractors, as part of an ongoing battle over worker protections.  

LASD investigating tampon allegedly placed in off-duty LAPD officer’s drink

An off-duty LAPD officer allegedly found a tampon embedded in his Frappuccino halfway through drinking it at a Starbuck’s licensee store inside of a Target in Diamond Bar on Friday, sources told FOX 11.