'Banditos' case: LA County seeks dismissal of LASD deputy gang claims

Lawyers for LA County are seeking dismissal of all claims made by eight sheriff's deputies who allege they were pressured to quit or leave the East LA Station by members of a clique of mostly Latino deputies known as the Banditos.

Disney-themed children’s figurines recalled due to choking hazard

The recall involves more than 16,000 “My First” Disney figurines. U.S. consumer safety officials said the arms and/or legs on the small toys can detach.

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

LASD Search and Rescue team returns from Turkey after devastating earthquake

Seven members from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue team reported to Turkey to help following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

NASA confirms 1,000-pound meteor hit the ground in Texas

NASA experts believe the space rock that was about 2 feet wide and 1,000 pounds hit that hit the ground Wednesday near McAllen, Texas.

Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 vehicles over 'Full Self-Driving' system issues

U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it misbehaves around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits.

'LA has outgrown its fire department': LAFD's 4K personnel struggle to serve population of 4M

The Los Angeles Fire Department has less than 4,000 personnel servicing a city with a population of 4 million. After a FOX 11 investigation, lawmakers say, "the failure to keep pace with the growth of our city is a legitimate question and we have got to fix it now."

LA Mayor Bass pledges 'full commitment' to addressing LAFD ambulance response times

Mayor Karen Bass met with LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Wednesday to discuss what's needed to lower 911 response times, calling the situation "a matter of life and death."

Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks

A trip to Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing an Oklahoma man $4,500, causing him to cancel other plans. The company later sent reimbursement checks.

Uber driver pleads guilty in Santa Ana rape case involving woman passenger

Jason Rodas, 32, is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting one of his Uber passengers in Santa Ana, in addition to a domestic violence incident in Garden Grove.

LAPD reports 16 police shootings in second half of 2022

There were 16 police shootings by the Los Angeles Police Department in the second half of 2022, on pace with the average number of shootings in the last six years, the department reported to the Board of Police Commissioners.

Struggling Santa Rosa restaurant gets boost after heartfelt video from owners' daughter goes viral on TikTok

Feeling sad and troubled about the financial struggles her parents were enduring, the daughter of longtime Santa Rosa restaurant owners turned to social media for help. And the overwhelming reaction and reach were more than what the Lee family could have ever expected.

Attempted sexual assault reported at Will Rogers State Beach

The suspect allegedly had a boxcutter and put his hand over the woman's mouth before she was able to escape and call for help.