Brianna Kupfer murder: Alleged suspect Shawn Laval Smith arrested in Pasadena

Shawn Laval Smith, the suspected killer of Brianna Kupfer, was arrested Wednesday in Pasadena in connection with the 24-year-old UCLA grad student's stabbing death.

Brianna Kupfer murder: UCLA student noticed 'bad vibe' from man prior to her death, text messages show

A combined $250,000 reward is being offered to help Los Angeles Police track down the person responsible for stabbing UCLA graduate student Brianna Kupfer to death in a random daytime attack at a luxury furniture store.

Search underway for Brianna Kupfer's suspected killer
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A manhunt is underway for a 31-year-old man wanted in connection to the death of Brianna Kupfer, a 24-year-old UCLA grad student who was working at a upscale furniture store in Hancock Park.

LA Zoo raises more than $70k as part of Betty White Challenge

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association announced Tuesday that it had raised more than $70,000 as part of the #BettyWhiteChallenge.

Father of slain UCLA grad student blames politicians for crime spike

Brianna Kupfer, 24, was stabbed to death during a random daytime attack while working at a luxury furniture store in Los Angeles.

Union Pacific urges Gascón to reconsider 0-bail policy as train theft more than doubles in 2021

Union Pacific is urging LA County DA George Gascón to reconsider policies that dismiss certain misdemeanors before arraignment. According to the company container theft went up 160% between 2020 and 2021.

Kingdom Day Parade trades marching bands and drill teams for COVID tests

The Kingdom Day Parade was canceled this year for the second straight year. Instead, the committee held as a drive-thru COVID testing event, something organizers say Dr. King would have approved of.

7 injured, including 2 children, in South LA crash

Officials said two children were among the seven people who were injured in a two-vehicle crash in South Los Angeles late Monday morning.

Betty White Challenge: Ways to honor late actress on Jan. 17, day she would have turned 100

On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans and many organizations planned to pay homage to the late icon. Here are some ways you can honor the legendary actress too.

LA Zoo pays tribute to Betty White
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Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association President Tom Jacobsen reflects on Betty White’s contribution and love for animals.

Law enforcement on high alert following hostage situation at Texas synagogue

Los Angeles-area law enforcement authorities are monitoring local Jewish houses of worship Saturday after hearing about a hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas.

Private funeral for Bob Saget held in LA

A private funeral service was held in LA Friday for comedian Bob Saget. Saget was found dead in a Florida hotel room Sunday

3 children found safe after being reported missing in South LA

Three children ages 10 and under have been found safe after they were reported missing in South LA overnight, police said.

Suspect leads police on morning pursuit in stolen Cadillac in South LA

A suspect who officials say was driving a stolen red Cadillac was taken into custody after leading police on a pursuit through South Los Angeles Friday morning.