LA councilman says DA's proposed sentencing policy 'missed the mark'

Councilman Paul Koretz filed a resolution on Tuesday in opposition of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's recent directive to remove sentence enhancements, particularly when prosecuting hate crimes.  

DA: 2 LAPD officers won't face charges in shooting that killed Trader Joe's manager

Two Los Angeles police officers who engaged in a 2018 gunfight with a suspect outside a Silver Lake Trader Joe's market, with a police bullet striking and killing an assistant store manager, acted lawfully and will not be charged with a crime, according to a report released Tuesday by the Los Angles County District Attorney's Office. 

L.A. city councilman says he's had enough of racist, sexist remarks at meetings

In his first City Council meeting since the 2000s, Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Tuesday chastised racist and sexist remarks by public speakers, which he said the governing body has had to hear for years.

DA Gascón's policy changes include dismissing special charges against accused cop killer

As part of newly-elected Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s reforms, FOX 11 has confirmed his office is seeking to dismiss all special circumstance allegations and enhancements against a Utah man accused of a double murder, including the shooting death of a Los Angeles County deputy at a fast-food restaurant in Alhambra last year.

LA County reports 12,731 new COVID-19 cases, 4,009 hospitalizations

Los Angeles County reported 12,731 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 additional deaths on Sunday, as the number of county residents hospitalized with the coronavirus surpassed 4,000 for the first time.

LA County continues record-setting COVID-19 case counts

For the second time in two days and third time this week, Los Angeles County has set a new record for daily COVID-19 infections, reporting nearly 14,000 new cases Friday and pushing the county over the cumulative half-million mark.  

LA DA George Gascón's sweeping policy changes bring concerns to some

As newly elected LA District Attorney, George Gascón’s sweeping policy changes have some LA County Deputy DA’s and families of crime victims shocked and frustrated. 

Authorities investigating fatal crash involving LASD deputy, pedestrian

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy was allegedly involved in a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in South Los Angeles Friday morning, law enforcement officials told FOX 11.

Concerns of animal abuse grow after video shows dog getting caught in middle of fight between homeless couple

Video showing a homeless couple fighting at an encampment in downtown Los Angeles is sparking concern amongst locals after the couple’s small dog was caught in the middle and tossed to the ground.

Los Angeles shatters another record for COVID cases, county could see vaccine in coming weeks

Breaking another daily record, Los Angeles County reported 12,819 new coronavirus cases, along with 74 new deaths. Meanwhile, the number of people hospitalized is now up to 3,433 and 23% are in the ICU.

LA City Council votes on redistributing $100 million cut from LAPD budget

The City Council voted unanimously to put $100 million toward community programs in disenfranchised neighborhoods and communities of color.

Sheriff's department relaxes parking enforcement in unincorporated LA County

Due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, the sheriff's department will not enforce street sweeping parking and expired registration violations in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County as of  Wednesday afternoon.  

Holiday Heroes: LAPD officer gives back to community during pandemic

'Tis the season for toy drives and food giveaways. Every year we see members of law enforcement step-up and give back. When asked for a recommendation for FOX 11 Holiday Heroes LAPD Officer Nickolas Ferara was nominated.

Los Angeles film industry continues to see impacts from COVID-19 pandemic

The Los Angeles film industry continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and data from FilmLA shows film permit applications decreased 7.6 percent in November compared to last month.