First human case of bird flu detected in LA County

The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the county Department of Public Health.

LAPD officer injured in South LA crash

The driver of the other car was questioned, but police haven't disclosed the cause of the crash or if the man will face any charges.

Alleged LA arsonist arrested over Eagle Rock gym fire

Police arrested an alleged arsonist who was named a person of interest in a fire that broke out near a gym in Eagle Rock.

LA deputy mayor placed on leave after allegedly making bomb threat against City Hall

Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian Williams has been placed on leave following an investigation into a bomb threat he allegedly made against City Hall earlier this year.

Man stabbed at Metro station near Universal
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A man was stabbed at a Metro station near Universal Studios Hollywood. The suspect took off pushing a shopping card and remains on the run.

City of LA fined after animal shelter employee mauled by dog

The city of Los Angeles will have to pay $563,250 in penalties for failing to evaluate and correct overcrowding at its San Pedro shelter, which led to a longtime employee being mauled by a dog, officials announced.

Best Friends Animal Society seeks foster families
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With so many dogs crowding into Los Angeles-area shelters, there?s now a growing influx of newborn puppies, many of whom require round-the-clock care that is difficult for shelters to provide.

Driver nearly runs over 4 cars in LA intersection
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A driver involved in a 1.5-hour standoff and police chase nearly took down four cars that had nothing to do with the car chase in a busy North Hollywood intersection.

Beloved 23-year-old LA barber shot while cutting hair

A barber was shot while doing what he loves in the San Fernando Valley, leaving him hospitalized and unable to walk.

Man arrested after allegedly shooting Metro bus driver in the face

A man was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend, a Metro bus driver, while she was on duty.