Jim McDonnell sworn in as new LAPD Chief

Mayor Karen Bass sore in former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell as the 59th chief of the Los Angeles Police Department on Thursday morning.

McDonnell sworn in as LAPD Chief
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In a ceremonial formality, Mayor Karen Bass wore in former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell as the 59th chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Mayor Bass to swear in new LAPD Chief
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New LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell was scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday.

Woman shot by man on moped in downtown LA
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A woman sitting in her car was shot multiple times by a man riding a moped in downtown LA.

Man tries to carjack woman who was with her kids
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A man tried to carjack three different women, including a mom with her kids, in Los Angeles.

Chanel Banks safe, denies family's missing claim
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The family of actress Chanel Banks reported her missing in October. In a FaceTime interview with True Crime News, Banks says she's safe, and alleged years of abuse at the hands of her family. Her family though don't believe the woman in the interview was Banks.

Los Angeles releases draft of 'Sanctuary city' ordinance

The ordinance would keep federal law enforcement from using city resources and personnel to enforce immigration laws.

Alleged serial rapist arrested in Los Angeles

The suspect, 37-year-old Kenneth Alan Woolfolk, has been identified as the suspect in at least three sexual assault investigations, according to police.

2 of America's 'best new restaurants' are in California

A restaurant in Los Angeles and another in the Bay Area made Eater's list of America's best new restaurants.

FBI, LAUSD investigating racist texts sent to students

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.

Mom angry after 3 sons get racist 'plantation group' texts

Racist text messages telling people that they were selected to pick cotton for a plantation group have been received across the country.

Teen girl injured in Harvard Park party shooting

A 17-year-old girl suffered a graze wound while trying to leave a Harvard Park party after a fight broke out and a suspect was later arrested, authorities said Sunday.

Dodger Stadium gondola project draws both support, opposition

A recent poll found 72% of LA County residents support the project, which would establish a 1.2-mile aerial gondola connecting Union Station with Dodger Stadium.