DOJ charges 15 in $2 billion California healthcare fraud takedown
Federal prosecutors charged 15 people—including six medical professionals—in $2 billion worth of health care fraud schemes involving sham sober homes, unnecessary heart surgeries, and fake hospice care.
Federal prosecutors charged 15 people—including six medical professionals—in $2 billion worth of health care fraud schemes involving sham sober homes, unnecessary heart surgeries, and fake hospice care.
Federal crackdown uncovers $135M Medicare surgery fraud scheme in Los Angeles
Dr. Hany Malek and Dr. Harold Tabie are facing federal charges for an alleged $135 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary arterial surgeries, illegal kickbacks, and fraudulent PPP loans.
Dr. Hany Malek and Dr. Harold Tabie are facing federal charges for an alleged $135 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary arterial surgeries, illegal kickbacks, and fraudulent PPP loans.
LA City Council votes to identify $460,000 for public bank study amid budget concerns
The LA City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
The LA City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
City-run bank study passes LA City Council
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
One of 11 arrested in California voter fraud crackdown speaks out
Omar Muñoz, a lawful permanent resident, denies registering to vote or casting ballots despite facing federal charges.
Omar Muñoz, a lawful permanent resident, denies registering to vote or casting ballots despite facing federal charges.
LA protest interviewer says he was attacked after interviewing people with opposing views
A social media creator says he was choked, punched and stabbed during a “No Kings" protest in downtown Los Angeles.
A social media creator says he was choked, punched and stabbed during a “No Kings" protest in downtown Los Angeles.
Journalist attacked after 'No Kings' protest
A social media content creator and journalist was attacked at the end of a "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles over the weekend.
A social media content creator and journalist was attacked at the end of a "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Family questions $10,000 LADWP water bill after hydrant repairs
Joshua Ward received a $10,000 water bill despite using the least water during the winter. Ward believes the unusually high bill may be connected to nearby hydrant repairs.
Joshua Ward received a $10,000 water bill despite using the least water during the winter. Ward believes the unusually high bill may be connected to nearby hydrant repairs.
Serial rapist, Max Factor heir Andrew Luster released 20 years into 124-year sentence
Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from prison after serving 20 years of a reduced sentence, triggering outrage from Glendora officials and local lawmakers.
Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from prison after serving 20 years of a reduced sentence, triggering outrage from Glendora officials and local lawmakers.
Atwater Village toddler attacked by coyote; DNA testing underway
A Los Angeles toddler was attacked by a coyote in Atwater Village and later released from the hospital.
A Los Angeles toddler was attacked by a coyote in Atwater Village and later released from the hospital.
Another fire at abandoned downtown LA building raises safety concerns
Another fire at an abandoned Hope Street building is raising new safety concerns in downtown Los Angeles.
Another fire at an abandoned Hope Street building is raising new safety concerns in downtown Los Angeles.
LADWP employee, 3 others charged in yearlong graffiti spree targeting iconic LA buildings
Four men, including an LADWP employee, are facing felony charges after allegedly scaling iconic Los Angeles buildings, filming their graffiti with drones, and selling merchandise to monetize the damage.
Four men, including an LADWP employee, are facing felony charges after allegedly scaling iconic Los Angeles buildings, filming their graffiti with drones, and selling merchandise to monetize the damage.
Red Flag Warning raises wildfire concerns as Palisades reservoir remains offline
A Brentwood brush fire and dangerous Santa Ana winds have raised concerns about wildfire preparedness across Los Angeles.
A Brentwood brush fire and dangerous Santa Ana winds have raised concerns about wildfire preparedness across Los Angeles.
Palisades wildfire readiness questioned
A Brentwood brush fire and dangerous Santa Ana winds have raised concerns about wildfire preparedness across Los Angeles. The Pacific Palisades remains reliant on a roughly six-mile hose line while the Santa Ynez Reservoir is offline for repairs.
A Brentwood brush fire and dangerous Santa Ana winds have raised concerns about wildfire preparedness across Los Angeles. The Pacific Palisades remains reliant on a roughly six-mile hose line while the Santa Ynez Reservoir is offline for repairs.
Nithya Raman says she'd replace LAPD chief if she beats Karen Bass in LA mayoral race
Nithya Raman said she would seek to replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell if elected mayor. Karen Bass criticized Raman’s experience and defended the LAPD’s handling of public safety and crime data.
Nithya Raman said she would seek to replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell if elected mayor. Karen Bass criticized Raman’s experience and defended the LAPD’s handling of public safety and crime data.
Santa Ana winds drawing red flag warning
The red flag warning takes into effect on Thursday as the Santa Ana winds return to the area.
The red flag warning takes into effect on Thursday as the Santa Ana winds return to the area.
Bass launches '15 in 15' tour in Council District 4 following debate as Raman counters with new ad
Mayor Karen Bass launched her "15 in 15" tour in Sherman Oaks, the home district of opponent Nithya Raman, following Tuesday's heated debate.
Mayor Karen Bass launched her "15 in 15" tour in Sherman Oaks, the home district of opponent Nithya Raman, following Tuesday's heated debate.
FBI’s Most Wanted: Fake aircraft heiress sought in SoCal $15M bank fraud scheme
Fake aircraft heiress Mary Carole McDonnell has been named to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list with a $150,000 reward offered for her capture.
Fake aircraft heiress Mary Carole McDonnell has been named to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list with a $150,000 reward offered for her capture.
Man sentenced to over 200 years to life in fatal Silver Lake Trader Joe's shootout
Gene Evin Atkins received a sentence of over 200 years to life in prison following his conviction for a 2018 LAPD standoff that resulted in the death of Melyda Corado.
Gene Evin Atkins received a sentence of over 200 years to life in prison following his conviction for a 2018 LAPD standoff that resulted in the death of Melyda Corado.
LA County to take over key homelessness program functions amid LAHSA scrutiny
Los Angeles County will take over key administrative functions for regional homelessness programs after a 331-9 vote amid scrutiny of LAHSA.
Los Angeles County will take over key administrative functions for regional homelessness programs after a 331-9 vote amid scrutiny of LAHSA.