Special needs teen surprised with new tricycle after his was stolen last month in Sherman Oaks

A teen with special needs had his heart broken last month when thieves made off with his custom tricycle in Sherman Oaks. On Thursday morning, that boy got a big surprise thanks to the Los Angeles Police Department and the Helpful Honda team.

Protesters call for prosecutions in LA cases following Atlanta officer's murder charges

The news of the Atlanta officer facing charges in the death of an African American man is sparking calls for more prosecutions of police officers in Los Angeles.  

Racist letters found on apartment doors of two Sherman Oaks residents

Authorities are investigating the discovery of racist letters taped to the front doors of the apartments of two residents in Sherman Oaks.  

1 killed, 2 injured after SUV plows into Silver Lake oyster bar

An investigation is underway after one person was killed and two others were injured when a small SUV crashed into an oyster bar in Silver Lake late Wednesday morning, officials said.

Actor Daniel Masterson, who played 'Hyde' on That '70s Show, charged with forcibly raping 3 women

Actor Daniel Masterson, most commonly known for his roles as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett in The Ranch, was charged Wednesday with forcibly raping three women, the district attorney's office announced.

Photographer looks back on the Black Lives Matter protests and riots

Through his lens, Oscar Del Aguila has captured the Black Lives Matter protests and riots.  He says he didn't want to miss history.

'Nothing short of a miracle': Hero cop released from hospital after nearly dying in car crash

Fewer than two weeks after he was nearly killed in a terrible automobile accident while on duty, a Los Angeles Police officer was released from County-USC Medical Center on Tuesday. His fellow officers cheered him on as he was brought out in a wheelchair.

LA Police Union and People's Budget rep discuss 'defunding police'

City council leaders introduced a motion to replace LAPD officers with unarmed non-law enforcement agencies, but some people believe the measure doesn't push the needle far enough.

Police pursue an SUV driver in South Central Los Angeles

The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a black SUV driver early Tuesday evening. The pursuit started just before 5:00 p.m. as it traveled along surface streets in Boyle Heights, downtown Los Angeles, and parts of South LA. 

Motion seeks to replace LAPD officers with unarmed response teams to handle non-violent calls for service

A motion was introduced Tuesday that seeks to develop a crisis response team that would respond to non-violent calls for service within Los Angeles in place of law enforcement officers.

MEMO: LAPD unable to pay overtime following $40 million bill during protests

Los Angeles Police Department officers racked up $40 million in overtime during the recent civil unrest in the city, but won’t be paid for it, and will instead be given comp time, according to a memo sent out by LAPD Chief Michel Moore, which was obtained by FOX 11.

LA committee moves forward proposal to cut LAPD budget up to $150 million

The City Council's Budget and Finance Committee moved forward on Monday with a proposal to cut $100 million to $150 million from the Los Angeles Police Department's proposed 2020-2021 budget, while community activists presented their idea for more dramatic reductions in law enforcement spending.  

UCLA receives nearly $14M from NIH for gene therapy to fight HIV/AIDS

UCLA researchers and colleagues have received a $13.65 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate and further develop immunotherapy known as CAR T, which uses genetically modified stem cells to target and destroy HIV, it was announced Monday.   

Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus

For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.

Sylmar shooting leaves one man dead, two seriously wounded

One man died and two others were seriously wounded on Sunday in a shooting in Sylmar, according to authorities.  

Thousands turn out for All Black Lives Matter anti-racism solidarity march in Hollywood

Several thousand people turned out Sunday for an anti-racism solidarity march from Hollywood to West Hollywood, a city that was originally set to host the LA Pride Parade on this day before it was canceled due to the coronavirus.

Hundreds of protesters turned out for Black unhoused lives rally at Echo Park Lake

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Echo Park and took to the streets Saturday afternoon-- looking to bring attention to the homeless issue in Los Angeles and the racial disparity among the homeless.

Local designer shares the importance of black inclusivity in fashion

Kevan Hall is on the frontlines of fashion in support of black designers and jobs fashion related. He's had his own iconic career from Halston to designing for Michelle Obama and Charlize Theron. 

Former LAPD chief gives exclusive insight into current events

The last time I saw Bernie Parks he was still in office at LA City Hall, as a city councilman representing the 8th council district. That job followed his tenure as LAPD Chief.