Murder rates have surged; Are they here to stay?
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FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with an expert to discuss the recent spike in murders across our area.

Angelenos find rise in crime, 'sad,' 'terrible'

Crime is up in Los Angeles County. Images of smash and grabs and home robberies have some Angelenos expressing concerns.

Six alleged members of cross-border kidnapping gang charged in Los Angeles

A half-dozen alleged members of a Tijuana, Mexico-based hostage-taking organization that allegedly kidnapped nine victims and murdered six of them -- including three U.S. citizens -- were charged Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Effort to recall Los Angeles County DA George Gascón resurfaces

The recall effort comes amid an increase in smash-and-grab robberies and follow-home burglaries across Southern California.

Police Chase: Driver smashes into LAPD cruisers multiple times trying to escape neighborhood
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A driver briefly trapped inside a Studio City cul-de-sac smashed into multiple LAPD cruisers trying to escape the neighborhood. This comes as the suspect previously led LAPD on a chase across Van Nuys.

Murder suspect charged in killing of philanthropist
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A Los Angeles man has been charged with murdering Jacqueline Avant and attempting to kill her security guard, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gasc?n announced Monday.

New video shows flash mob suspects using bear spray on Nordstrom security guard

The LAPD has released new video related to a robbery at the Nordstrom at Topanga Mall in November. Investigators are still searching for the suspects, including one who used bear spray on the security guard.

LAFD: 113 firefighters off-duty without pay due to LA's vaccine mandate

A total of 113 Los Angeles city firefighters have been removed from duty without pay for failing to meet the city's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for municipal employees, the department announced Monday.

License plate recognition cameras to curb crime in Melrose District

A community hit hard by surging crime is taking action. Residents in the Melrose District say enough is enough, and they are now coming together to install plate recognition technology along streets in the area.

Reports question how much Garcetti knew about sexual harassment allegations against ex-aide
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Recent reports have questioned how much Mayor Eric Garcetti knew about a former top aid and the sexual harassment case that aide Rick Jacobs is facing. A couple of questions are being asked this week.

LA City Council approves Games Agreement ahead of 2028 Olympics

The Los Angeles City Council approved an agreement for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Friday. Under the agreement, the city would be responsible for $270 million in the event of a default.

Smash-and-grab robberies: 14 arrested in 11 incidents, all released on CA's  zero-bail

Of those 11 incidents, 14 people have so far been arrested. However, all 14 suspects have since been released and are back out on the streets due to California’s zero-bail policy, LAPD Chief Michel Moore stated.

City Clerk Confirms Bonin Recall Petition Headed To Verification Stage

Though they wouldn't confirm the exact number, Los Angeles City Clerk said Thursday that a petition to recall Councilman Mike Bonin had enough signatures to advance to the verification state.

4 in 10 voters say LA homelessness makes them feel unsafe; many consider moving: Poll

Nearly 40% of Los Angeles voters said homeless people in their neighborhood made them feel uncomfortable, according to a new Los Angeles Times poll. Voters call the homelessness crisis the most serious issue facing LA County.