Gabriel Fernandez: Mom convicted of murder, torture denied bid for re-sentencing

A judge Tuesday rejected a bid for re-sentencing by Pearl Fernandez, who pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of her 8-year-old son, Gabriel, who was routinely beaten, starved, forced to sleep in a closet and tortured until his death eight years ago.

American flags allegedly stolen at Los Angeles National Cemetery

On a day dedicated to honoring our fallen heroes, police were investigating after American flags were allegedly stolen at the Los Angeles National Cemetery.

Homicide investigation underway after shots ring out at South LA birthday party

Two people were killed and one person was hospitalized after shots rang out at a birthday party in South Los Angeles early Monday morning, officials said.

Local residents reflect on what Memorial Day means to them
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Flags on the gravemarkers and the main flag flying at half staff to remind us of what this Memorial Day is all about. Rick Lozano went to Pasadena to talk to people about what the holiday means to them.

Memorial Day weekend travel sets 2021 record at LAX

Memorial Day weekend travelers have already set a new 2021 record at Los Angeles International Airport, with more than 78,000 people passing through Transportation Security Administration on Friday alone, according to airport officials.

AAPI Profile: Performance Artist Kristina Wong
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A Los Angeles performance artist was touring the world until the COVID-19 pandemic shut that down. But she didn't stay idle. In honor of Asian American Pacific Heritage month, meet Kristina Wong.

Metrolink's Ventura County line starts Saturday service to LA's Union Station

Metrolink's Ventura County Line, which connects Moorpark and Simi Valley with stations in the San Fernando Valley and Union Station in Los Angeles, began Saturday service this weekend.

Jewish community shaken up by recent vandalism at Century City synagogue

Southland Jewish leaders condemned an overnight vandalism attempt at a Century City synagogue, where surveillance video captured a man try to throw a block of concrete through two windows.

Explaining the cost of homeless tents
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FOX 11's Phil Shuman explains the homeless tents being set up and the price tags that come with it for the taxpayers.

Rising Up, Ep. 4
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Episode 4 dives into the "defund the police" debate and the future of social justice.

17-year-old girl shot, killed in South Los Angeles

A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed on Wednesday in South Los Angeles, authorities said.

Rising Up, Episode 3 post-show discussion
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Lora King, founder of the Rodney King Foundation and Rodney's daughter; Dr. Jorja Leap, Executive Director of Health and Social Justice Partnership at UCLA; and LAPD Captain Aaron McCraney stop by FOX 11 to discuss Rodney King's legacy and reliving past trauma from stumbling upon the viral George Floyd death video.

Memorial Day Weekend: LAX officials warn of increasing passenger traffic
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Los Angeles International Airport officials warned Wednesday that terminals will likely be busy during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and travelers should plan ahead.

Judge hears efforts by LA County and City to house homeless

A judge heard from lawyers from both the county and city of Los Angeles but postponed a ruling about whether to reinstate an order to compel authorities to move thousands of homeless people away from freeways and ramps.

Sheriff Villanueva vows to get homelessness under control.
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Sheriff Villanueva believes local officials have so far been quoted - "Doubling down on stupid" ... Whether it's on freeway underpasses, downtown LA or Venice beach.

Biden picks LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India, AP reports
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President Joe Biden is expected to announce that he is nominating Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be his ambassador to India, according to the Associated Press, who cited a person familiar with the matter.

Echo Park Lake reopens following cleanup, homeless relocation
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Echo Park Lake reopened to the public on Wednesday, two months after the park was closed following the relocation of about 200 homeless people who had taken up residence there, and anger over their removal continued to boil over.

Biden picks LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India, AP reports

President Joe Biden is expected to announce that he is nominating Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be his ambassador to India, according to the Associated Press, who cited a person familiar with the matter.