LAPD warns of 'virtual' kidnapping scams targeting Hispanic community
The LAPD has observed an increase in virtual kidnapping scams, where suspects claim to have a loved one held captive and extort money from victims.
The LAPD has observed an increase in virtual kidnapping scams, where suspects claim to have a loved one held captive and extort money from victims.
Bass says she'll take pay cut to help close budget deficit
The mayor didn't elaborate how much of a cut she'd be taking or when.
The mayor didn't elaborate how much of a cut she'd be taking or when.
Man found dead in LA apartment; Suspect on the run
The search is on for the murder suspect after a man was found dead inside a San Fernando Valley apartment complex.
The search is on for the murder suspect after a man was found dead inside a San Fernando Valley apartment complex.
Fire destroys LA home taken over by squatters
A vacant Hollywood home was destroyed by a fire Thursday after squatters took over the building.
A vacant Hollywood home was destroyed by a fire Thursday after squatters took over the building.
LA Animal Services reducing adoption fees amid overcrowding at pet shelters
Los Angeles city animal shelters are experiencing severe overcrowding, with over 900 dogs in custody and a risk of euthanasia due to lack of space.
Los Angeles city animal shelters are experiencing severe overcrowding, with over 900 dogs in custody and a risk of euthanasia due to lack of space.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Burglars break into LA bakery, steal tip jar
Surveillance video shows three masked men ransacking the bakery and attempting to break into a safe and register.
Surveillance video shows three masked men ransacking the bakery and attempting to break into a safe and register.
Thousands rally for May Day demonstrations in Los Angeles
Thousands of union members, immigrant-rights supporters and others flooded the streets of downtown Los Angeles Thursday for the first of multiple marches celebrating May Day.
Thousands of union members, immigrant-rights supporters and others flooded the streets of downtown Los Angeles Thursday for the first of multiple marches celebrating May Day.
Lanai Dees: Reward offered in murder of 21-year-old shot while driving in South LA
Lanai Ariyana Dees, 21, was fatally shot while driving in South Los Angeles on Nov. 17, 2024.
Lanai Ariyana Dees, 21, was fatally shot while driving in South Los Angeles on Nov. 17, 2024.
$20 'distraction scam' on the rise: What you need to know
More victims are coming forward, saying they've lost thousands due to the "$20 distraction scam" - a con that’s been playing out in Los Angeles grocery store parking lots.
More victims are coming forward, saying they've lost thousands due to the "$20 distraction scam" - a con that’s been playing out in Los Angeles grocery store parking lots.
Security cameras installed across Altadena amid surge in residential burglaries
Lawmakers emphasized the cameras' role in reducing property crimes and aiding law enforcement, especially following the Eaton Fire.
Lawmakers emphasized the cameras' role in reducing property crimes and aiding law enforcement, especially following the Eaton Fire.
Lawmakers warn of potential LAPD staffing crisis
A total 403 civilian positions - photographers, crime scene technicians, officer recruiters, and more - are on the chopping block because of LA's nearly $1 billion budget shortfall.
A total 403 civilian positions - photographers, crime scene technicians, officer recruiters, and more - are on the chopping block because of LA's nearly $1 billion budget shortfall.
4 wanted by FBI for allegedly stealing over $200K in EBT funds last seen in Southern California
The suspects wanted for alleged bank fraud and aggravated identity theft were last seen in Southern California, according to the FBI.
The suspects wanted for alleged bank fraud and aggravated identity theft were last seen in Southern California, according to the FBI.
Tenants at Altadena apartment complex demand answers after Eaton Fire:' Protect our elders'
Activists allege elderly residents at an apartment complex in Altadena were left to fend for themselves during January’s Eaton Fire.
Activists allege elderly residents at an apartment complex in Altadena were left to fend for themselves during January’s Eaton Fire.
Alijah Arenas released from the hospital after fiery Cybertruck crash
A spokesperson for the Arenas family provided a positive update about Alijah Arenas following his fiery crash in the San Fernando Valley last week.
A spokesperson for the Arenas family provided a positive update about Alijah Arenas following his fiery crash in the San Fernando Valley last week.
Thousands of LA County union workers rally for higher wages
Thousands of Los Angeles County union workers marched across downtown Tuesday to protest for higher wages.
Thousands of Los Angeles County union workers marched across downtown Tuesday to protest for higher wages.
Residential burglaries in Altadena burn area surging, authorities say
Burglars are not only targeting undamaged homes, but also debris-filled properties looking for copper wire.
Burglars are not only targeting undamaged homes, but also debris-filled properties looking for copper wire.
Transgender store owner attacked in MacArthur Park
The search is on for multiple suspects after a 61-year-old transgender woman was sexually assaulted and repeatedly targeted in hate crimes at her convenience store in Los Angeles, according to police.
The search is on for multiple suspects after a 61-year-old transgender woman was sexually assaulted and repeatedly targeted in hate crimes at her convenience store in Los Angeles, according to police.
Alijah Arenas to be out of hospital 'very soon' after LA crash, Gilbert Arenas' co-host Josiah Johnson says
Alijah Arenas is now walking, talking, and expected to be released from the hospital "very soon." The update comes after he was involved in a Cybertruck crash in LA on April 24.
Alijah Arenas is now walking, talking, and expected to be released from the hospital "very soon." The update comes after he was involved in a Cybertruck crash in LA on April 24.
Alijah Arenas out of coma after Cybertruck crash
Alijah Arenas, a USC basketball recruit and the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, has woken up from a medically-induced coma after a Cybertruck crash in Winnetka.
Alijah Arenas, a USC basketball recruit and the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, has woken up from a medically-induced coma after a Cybertruck crash in Winnetka.
South LA businessowner sues LAPD for excessive force, says officers assaulted him over complaint
Joe Ward-Wallace, the owner of South LA Cafe, said that when he tried to make a complaint about another LAPD officer, two officers assaulted and arrested him. The charges against him were eventually dropped.
Joe Ward-Wallace, the owner of South LA Cafe, said that when he tried to make a complaint about another LAPD officer, two officers assaulted and arrested him. The charges against him were eventually dropped.