Man dies after alleged self-mutilation in downtown LA

A man died after a self-mutilation incident at the intersection of Figueroa and Pico in downtown Los Angeles, according to the LAFD.

$106M 'mental health village' in Norwalk breaks ground: What to know

LA County has officially broken ground on a first-of-its-kind "Care Community" at the Metropolitan State Hospital campus, turning vacant buildings into 162 beds of treatment and housing.

Kanye West testifies in trial over Malibu mansion lawsuit

Kanye West testified in a Los Angeles civil trial Friday regarding a $1 million lawsuit from contractor Tony Saxon over a failed Malibu mansion renovation.

At least 1 person hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in Woodland Hills

A Friday night collision at Fallbrook Avenue and Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills resulted in at least one hospitalization and a self-extrication.

Man shot to death in Reseda

Los Angeles police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man on Baird Avenue in Reseda.

Santa Ana winds peak in Southern California: 70 mph gusts, record heat forecast

Southern California faces high wind warnings and a heatwave this weekend as Santa Ana winds gust up to 70 mph and temperatures climb more than a dozen degrees above normal.

LA-based human smuggling kingpin 'Turko' pleads guilty to trafficking 20,000 people into US

Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul, the leader of a massive Los Angeles-based human smuggling organization in operation for at least 12 years, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges and faces life in prison.

Casey Wasserman’s LA28 leadership challenged in postponed city council vote

The Los Angeles City Council postponed a resolution expressing concern over LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman’s ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein until March 13.

LISTEN: Britney Spears arrest dispatch audio released

Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County for suspected DUI after she was allegedly spotted by CHP officers speeding and weaving in her BMW Wednesday night.

2026 LA Marathon guide: Course map, schedule, street closures and more

Here's your complete guide to the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon happening this weekend, including the race course map, full schedule of events, and a detailed list of road closures.

Villanueva challenges Luna as LA County primary field takes shape

Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins eight challengers filing to run against Robert Luna in the June 2 LA County primary election.

Cats found severely abused across Los Angeles
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Volunteers in South Los Angeles say they are finding dogs and cats beaten, shot and dumped in alleyways, raising concerns about ongoing animal abuse.

Animal abuse on Skid Row and in South Los Angeles
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Volunteers in South Los Angeles say they are finding dogs and cats beaten, shot and dumped in alleyways, raising concerns about ongoing animal abuse.

Parents protest possible closure of middle school
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Huntington Park parents are angry after Prepa Tec Middle School was denied charter certification due to low test scores and administrative issues.

Jonathan Rinderknecht's lawyers want case dropped
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Defense attorneys are calling for the case against 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire, to be dismissed.