Michael Gargiulo aka 'Hollywood Ripper' sentenced to death for killing, mutilating 2 SoCal women

Michael Gargiulo, the so-called "Hollywood Ripper" and "The Boy Next Door Killer," has been sentenced to death for killing and mutilating two Southern California women, including one who died hours before she was set to go out with actor Ashton Kutcher.

State AG investigating deadly police shooting in Hollywood under new state law

Under a new state law, the Attorney General's Office Friday was investigating the circumstances of the deadly police shooting of a man who was allegedly carrying a replica handgun in Hollywood.

1 dead, another hurt in Hollywood shooting
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An armed man was shot and killed by police near the McDonald's restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard.

One dead in Hollywood Walk of Fame shooting involving LAPD officer

One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting along the Hollywood Walk of Fame late Thursday morning, officials said. 

Britney Spears retiring? Longtime manager submits resignation

Is Britney Spears retiring from music? According to a resignation letter from her longtime manager, Larry Rudolph, she may be considering it.

Travel volume and gas prices soar for Fourth of July weekend

Experts predict travel volume for the July 4th holiday weekend will be closer to pre-pandemic levels as California's latest gas tax hike goes into effect.

Travel volume and gas prices soar for Fourth of July weekend
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Travel experts predict travel volume for the Fourth of July holiday weekend will be closer to pre-pandemic levels as California's latest gas tax hike goes into effect.

One dead, several others hurt in robbery turned shootout in Hollywood Hills
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A business executive, who is the friend of the CEO of a popular fashion company, was the apparent target of an attempted robbery that led to a deadly shooting in the Hollywood Hills early Friday morning, officials said. The shooting also left a retired sheriff's deputy in critical condition.

LAUSD partnering with Hollywood A-listers to create film, TV production academy for HS students

LAUSD has partnered with an array of Hollywood stars and industry leaders on a specialized high-school academy that will provide hands-on training and a pathway to production jobs. The Roybal School of Film and Television Production is set to launch in Fall 2022.

Nipsey Hussle to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Grammy Award-winning rapper and Crenshaw's own Nipsey Hussle will posthumously receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Crews searching for missing teen hiker
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A desperate search is underway for a 15-year-old hiker who went missing in Hollywood Hills.

New Kobe Bryant mural unveiled in Hollywood
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A new mural commemorating Kobe Bryant's on-court feats -- the five NBA championshios -- and off-court accomplishments -- like an Oscar -- was unveiled in the heart of Hollywood.

Hollywood police chase involving suspected DUI driver ends in crash

A police chase in Hollywood along Santa Monica Boulevard ended in a crash after a suspected DUI driver blew through a red light Friday evening.