Family files claim against LAPD for man hit, killed by officer misusing emergency lights

Luis Espinoza was hit and killed by an LAPD cruiser while he was crossing the street in December. LAPD Chief Michel Moore said the officer was inappropriately using the emergency lights during the crash.

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed rail project gets $2.5B more in funding

When complete, Brightline West will operate a 218-mile all-electric rail service connecting Las Vegas with the Los Angeles area with speeds up to 200 mph.

Boyle Heights faces safety concerns as copper-wire theft soars

In 2023, LA city reported about 6,842 cases of copper wire theft, resulting in neighborhoods being left in the dark.

Got a pet during the pandemic? Soon your landlord can't evict you for them

The LA City Council protected renters from being evicted because of unauthorized pets during the pandemic. With that exception expiring soon, they're trying to make the protection permanent.

Protesters demand Gaza ceasefire during California Senate debate

Protesters gathered outside the first debate between California's candidates for U.S. Senate, demanding them to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

'Soft Moon' singer Luis Vasquez, DJ Juan Mendez found dead in DTLA

The Soft Moon's Luis Vasquez and DJ Juan Mendez known as Silent Servant, were among the three people found dead in a downtown Los Angeles loft last week.

Man leads horrifying crime spree across LA
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A police chase suspect goes on a terrifying crime spree that ultimately ended with him getting shot.

LA Times staff stage 24-hour strike
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Unionized Los Angeles Times workers staged a walkout Friday demanding better working conditions.

Pedestrian nearly gets hit by car mid-chase
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A pedestrian nearly gets hit by a car during a middle of a police chase in Los Angeles.

Wendy Carrillo, LA assemblywoman, pleads no contest to DUI charges

The California assemblywoman is currently vying for Kevin de León's seat on city council in Los Angeles' 14th District. Carrillo was arrested in November 2023.

LA Times journalists strike over 'unfair labor practices'

Los Angeles Times journalists will conduct the first newsroom union work stoppage in the 142-year history of the newspaper Friday, one day after management disclosed that substantial layoffs were coming due to a widening budget deficit.

Cars burned down in South LA; Possible arson?
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Police are checking to see if the three cars that burned down in South Los Angeles were set by an arsonist.

Los Angeles County district attorney debate
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Nine candidates joined incumbent DA George Gasc�n in the Los Angeles County district attorney debate.