Copper thieves ransack Gardena warehouse; $500,000+ in damage, power cut

The businessowner says the thieves only took about $2,000 in merchandise and copper. But the damage they caused will cost much more.

Driver seen on video intentionally ramming into woman, parked cars in Watts

Those who live nearby believe the incident was targeted. They say a woman was in a sedan, hit by a pickup truck, and sustained a leg injury that requires surgery.

Popular Venice restaurant The Rose set to close this month

One of Venice's most iconic restaurants, The Rose, will close its doors later this month after more than four decades in business.

LA City Council says yes to being a sanctuary city
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The Los Angeles City Council approves sanctuary status as President-elect Donald Trump pledges for mass deportations across the country.

Judge orders dog facing euthanasia to be returned to Burbank family

After fearing their dog might be euthanized after biting a woman, a Burbank family is breathing a sigh of relief after a judge ordered the dog be returned to its owners under specific conditions -- and not euthanized.

Watts crime spree: Man rams truck into cars
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A man was seen deliberately ramming his pickup truck into other cars in the Watts area. A woman was taken to the hospital during the man's crime spree.

Beverly Hills teacher who criticized Trump files administrative claim over wrongful termination

A former Beverly Hills High School teacher has filed an administrative claim against the school district for alleged wrongful termination and violation of her First Amendment rights over a Facebook post she made criticizing President-elect Donald Trump.

Hannah Kobayashi's family urges LAPD to release surveillance video of her crossing into Mexico

The family of Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who vanished in early November after arriving in Los Angeles, insists their search for her is not over despite police saying she is a voluntary missing person.

LA finalizes 'Sanctuary City' ordinance protecting undocumented immigrants

The LA City Council formally adopted the ordinance with an urgency clause, meaning it will go into effect within 10 days of being signed by Mayor Karen Bass.

Police chase suspect clocked at 140 mph in LA County

The search is on for a police chase suspect who was clocked at going more than 140 mph on the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles.

Driver clocked at 140 mph in police chase
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Compton father arrested in shooting death of 9-year-old boy over holiday weekend

Family members are left devastated after 9-year-old Princeton Nicholas Jones was shot and killed in front of his grandfather's Compton home. The suspect has been identified as his biological father, 32-year-old Nicholas Jones.

Nathan Hochman sworn in as LA County DA

Nathan Hochman was sworn in Tuesday as Los Angeles County's 44th district attorney.

Phillips 66 layoffs: LA County passes motion to help impacted workers

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a measure that aims to support 900 workers slated to face layoffs beginning in February 2025.

Hannah Kobayashi's aunt speaks out after LAPD says she 'willingly' went to Mexico

During a press conference Monday, LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell said they had determined Kobayashi crossed the border into Mexico on Nov. 12 based on surveillance footage.