Firefighter injured after floor collapses during Westlake house fire
The firefighter is expected to be OK after suffering injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Store clerk grabs knife out of would-be robbers' hands, chases him out of store
Sayda Ventura works at the market to help pay for college. Last week she fought off a knife-wielding attacker.
Westlake District fire leaves 20 displaced
Dozens of residents were forced out of their apartments after a fast-spreading fire broke out in the Westlake District overnight.
LA store clerk snatches large knife from would-be robber, chases him out of business
A knife-carrying man messed with the wrong store clerk after the female employee turned the tables on the suspect in a failed armed robbery in LA's Westlake neighborhood. Surveillance video captures the dramatic moment where the store clerk snatches the suspect's knife and then chases him out of the business with his weapon.
Man hospitalized following 3-car crash involving LAPD vehicle in Westlake area
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Takar Smith's family continues calls for justice at his funeral
A funeral was held for Takar Smith Saturday. Smith is one of three men who died after interactions with LAPD officers in the first few days of the new year
Man fatally stabbed outside Westlake Metro station
It's not clear at this time what led to the stabbing.
Westlake apartment building destroyed by flames; man arrested
Authorities said the fire destroyed all eight apartments and three commercial businesses, which left 10 residents displaced.
1 dead in hit-and-run crash near taco stand in LA's Westlake neighborhood
One person is dead after a hit-and-run crash near a taco stand in Los Angeles' Westlake neighborhood.
Takar Smith: Family demands answers after mental health call led to fatal LAPD shooting
The family of Takar Smith is demanding justice and accountability after the father of six was shot and killed by LAPD officers during a call for help concerning a mental health crisis.
Man in coma 2 months after Westlake hit-and-run crash
The Los Angeles Police department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the alleged hit-and-run driver.



















