LA Co. deputies pushed to brink amid mandatory double, triple shifts; 13 suicides reported since 2023
LASD is experiencing a mental health crisis, evidenced by at least 13 suicides among current and recently retired employees since 2023, with deputies being pushed to work mandatory double or triple shifts.
Menendez brothers resentencing may get delayed again
A resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez has been delayed yet again, according to a cryptic Facebook post, allegedly from Lyle Menendez.
Mom of 2 and contract worker faces foreclosure due to alleged missed payments from Vinivia
A mom of two says she was in danger of foreclosure after Vinivia, the company where she was a contract worker, allegedly missed payment deadlines.
Mayor accused of retaliation, sending gang member to intimidate El Monte resident
An El Monte resident is going public with disturbing allegations against city Mayor Jessica Ancona. Now, city officials have responded to the resident's claims.
LAPD's hiring process under fire, department accused of lowering standards
An LAPD source claims the department is making it too easy to be an officer due to a staffing crisis.
Boxing legend George Foreman accused of sex abuse; Alleged victims speak out
One of the alleged victims described a twisted friendship disguised as platonic until at age 15 when George Foreman allegedly forced her into a sexual relationship.
LA's ambulance shortage impacting city's public safety, paramedic says
LA city paramedics are once again speaking out against their management and department, exposing what they call a citywide problem that is public safety.
Police chase alternatives exist, so why don't SoCal agencies use them?
From transmitters that can allow law enforcement to stop cars via satellite, to stick-on GPS trackers that can be launched from patrol cars, there are many technologies that can be used to avoid a police chase. But they're not in use in Southern California.
LAFD paramedics have to barter for life-saving supplies
Several paramedics have told FOX 11 that they regularly have to barter with hospitals and other ambulances for medical supplies to get through the day.
'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."
'It happens every day': LAFD paramedics say 911 response times continue to rise
One paramedic told FOX 11 that 911 calls have doubled in the time they've been with the LAFD, all while staffing levels have decreased and the number of fire stations has stayed the same.
Hugo Soto-Martinez's staffer called LAPD asking for 'extra patrol' on Lexus; Public points out hypocrisy
LA City Council Member Hugo Soto-Martinez's staffer called LAPD asking for "extra patrol" on a white Lexus. That request left some officers noticing the irony of the staffer wanting help from police after the staffer's boss, Soto-Martinez, was so open about pushing for the abolishment of police.
How much is too much edibles? Cannabis-linked ER visits rising among seniors
Doctors are sounding the alarm when it comes to marijuana edibles as too many people are ending up in the hospital because they underestimated the potency of pot.
Group poses online to catch child predators
The CC Unit is an online group that poses as children in online forums to lure in child predators. They then stream the encounters on their YouTube page.
Woman warns others how manicure may have given her cancer
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
EDD debit card program rife with fraud, reports of unemployed Californians not getting their money
Debit cards were touted as a better alternative than checks for unemployed Californians. But a FOX 11 investigation reveals it's a program rife with fraud, complaints and worst of all, leaving people without their money.
Families question suspected fentanyl deaths of loved ones behind bars; Riverside Co. Sheriff reacts
With 15 deaths in custody this year, 2022 has been the deadliest year on record in Riverside County jails.
Businesses say homeless crisis in Long Beach is not safe for community
Long Beach business owners call it, "The dumping of the homeless." They are partially blaming Los Angeles' Metro for Long Beach's 62% increase in the homeless population over the last two years.
Some LA County employees racked up personal miles in take-home work vehicles
It's a gas pump perk that many of us wish we had. A FOX 11 investigation found LA County employees racked up personal miles in their home-assigned cars.