LAPD cop punches handcuffed man in South LA

A cop with LAPD appeared to sucker punch a man who was already in handcuffs in South Los Angeles.

LAPD punches man while getting handcuffed
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A cop with LAPD is accused of sucker punching a man who was already in the process of getting handcuffed nar South Los Angeles.

LAPD cop punches man in handcuffs
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The viral video of a LAPD cop punching a handcuffed man prompted community activist Najee Ali to call for the police officer to be held accountable.

Alison Chao's father to appear in court

Jeffrey Chao faces several charges, including conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the July 16 disappearance of his 15-year-old daughter.

Vandalism at LA synagogue being investigated as possible hate crime: LAPD

The rabbi says the damage here from this incident alone will cost thousands. It's the second time Congregation Ahavas Israel was vandalized in recent weeks.

Driver hits cyclist, smashes through gate
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A driver was arrested after hitting a bicyclist in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, then plowing through a gate and leading police on a brief chase.

1-day-old LA baby found dead outside Woodland Hills home

Los Angeles authorities made a gruesome discovery Tuesday after a patient checked herself into a local hospital and determined she had recently given birth.

Alison Chao found: Family of California teen says she would 'never do this'

Alison Chao was found safely after disappearing a week ago. The family of the 15-year-old expressed their frustrations with "system issues" relating to the girl but didn't elaborate.

Street takeovers in Compton, South LA under investigation

Police are investigating a string of street takeovers that happened over the past few days in South LA and Compton.

LA Superior Courts closed Monday following ransomware attack

The Los Angeles County Superior Court system will be closed Monday as its tech services division continues to repair and reboot network computer systems that were "severely impacted" by a ransomware attack, the court announced.

Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California

A Mega Millions ticket worth more than $500,000 was sold at a Vons in Los Angeles' Eagle Rock area.

Dirt bike chase across San Fernando Valley
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A dirt biker led authorities on a chase -- both on and off the road -- across northeast Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.