LAPD officer accused of skydiving while on disability leave charged with insurance fraud

Los Angeles police officer Christopher Brandon Carnahan faces felony insurance fraud charges for allegedly skydiving while receiving disability benefits for an on-duty injury.

Pop-up art show in Beverly Grove leads to neighborhood vandalism

Residents near Fairfax and Wilshire report widespread graffiti and vandalism following a pop-up art show at a vacant 99 Cents Only store.

LAPD warns of 'distraction' ATM theft scheme targeting the elderly

Do you recognize them? Los Angeles police are seeking the public's help to identify two suspects involved in a series of distraction-based identity thefts at ATMs.

74% of fire-impacted Altadena rentals show no rebuilding activity, study finds

The analysis shows 74% of identified rental units within the fire perimeter remain on properties with no public record of things like rebuilding permits, sales, or active listings.

Record-breaking heat forecasted for Southern California through Friday: Timeline

A high-pressure system is bringing a major warming trend to Southern California, with Friday temperatures expected to hit the 90s and break records in Los Angeles.

FBI raids LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's home, office

Federal agents are serving court-authorized warrants at the San Pedro home of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, and at the district's offices in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning.

Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report

Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.

These are LA's worst intersections: report

A new study just ranked the top 14 worst intersections in LA based on crashes and traffic volume -- did your "anxiety intersection" make the list?

Downtown LA's infamous 'graffiti towers' have a new buyer

The KPC Group has filed a $470 million purchase agreement to acquire and complete the stalled Oceanwide Plaza towers in downtown Los Angeles.

Death of cartel leader 'El Mencho' sparks violence, tourism fears

The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has led to 70 deaths and raised security questions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Police K-9 nabs shooting suspect in Tarzana

The shooting victim was able to take themselves to a nearby hospital for treatment.

LA28 Olympic ticket registrations surge past 5 million in record-setting draw

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee reports over 5 million ticket draw registrations from 194 countries ahead of the March deadline.