DA Jackie Lacey's husband charged for pointing gun at Black Lives Matter protesters back in March

Misdemeanor assault charges have been filed against Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey's husband for allegedly pointing a handgun out his front door and ordering a group of protesters to leave his Granada Hills property in March.

Retired LAPD Detective discusses enforcement for large gatherings and Beverly Crest party

The mansion party in Beverly Crest resulted in the death of a woman and injuries of two other people, and now there are questions about what entity is responsible for shutting down large gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ed Buck charged with 4 additional felonies, alleging he enticed victims to engage in prostitution

A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has returned an updated indictment on Tuesday charging longtime Democratic Party operative Ed Buck with four additional felonies, including that he allegedly enticed victims -- including a man who died at his West Hollywood apartment -- to travel interstate to engage in prostitution.  

Two people hurt in truck crash that snarls traffic in downtown LA

A crash involving two big-rigs blocked traffic on the southbound 5 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday while crews worked to clean up some spilled diesel fuel.  

Woman killed, several others injured after gunfire erupts at Beverly Crest mansion party

A woman was killed and several others were injured when gunfire erupted early Tuesday morning at a large party taking place at a mansion in Beverly Crest where police had earlier responded to multiple calls of disturbing the peace.

Health officials investigating 'first responder' party at Hollywood bar

Public Health officials in Los Angeles County said Monday that they were investigating a party reportedly thrown for "first responders" at a bar in Hollywood over the weekend.

Police respond to large mansion party near Beverly Crest

Update to this story here: Woman killed, several others injured after gunfire erupts at Beverly Crest mansion partyA party with dozens of people at a mansion north of Beverly Hills prompted a police response because of the ban on large gatherings in Los Angeles County due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday evening.

Thousands of roosters found at alleged cockfighting operation

About 2,000-3,000 roosters were found when a search warrant was served on Monday at an alleged cockfighting operation in an unincorporated area near Chatsworth.  

Suspended LA Councilman José Huizar pleads not guilty to federal charges in alleged pay-to-play scheme

Suspended Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges alleging he ran a $1.5 million pay-to-play scheme in which developers were shaken down for cash bribes and campaign donations in exchange for his help getting high-rise projects through the city's approval process.

Sheriff's officials say it wasn’t their personnel who threw a private party at Hollywood bar

So, exactly who WAS at the big private party at a Hollywood bar on Friday.  All we know for sure is that there was a party at the Sassafras club, about a hundred people, many not wearing masks, let alone social distancing.

Forward progress of Lake Castaic fire stopped at 170 acres

Firefighters have stopped forward progress of the 170-acre fire burning along a cove at Lake Castaic Saturday evening.

Man arrested in connection with Sunland brush fire

A man detained for questioning in a 20-acre brush fire in the Sunland area has been arrested, authorities said Saturday.

LAPD video shows protester with hands up being shot with less-than-lethal round

Los Angeles police released body-worn camera footage Friday that shows a protester with his hands up as he is shot in the head with a less-than-lethal round when officers tried to contain demonstrations against police brutality in May.

Brush fire sparks near homes near Chatsworth

Crews Friday were battling an uphill brush fire in Box Canyon between Simi Valley and Chatsworth.

Brad Pitt, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers contribute to community food giveaway in Watts

Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.