Culver City teachers, students rally for safe schools
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Several Culver City  teachers, school employees, parents, and students held a rally Wednesday as part of a statewide day of action to ensure schools remain welcoming and safe places amid ICE threats and assaults on LGBTQ+ students across the country.

Ed Buck case: Mother of Gemmel Moore awarded $2 million in wrongful death lawsuit

According to court documents, Ed Buck, 71, lured young Black men to his West Hollywood apartment for sexually charged so-called "party and play" sessions in which he would inject them with methamphetamine and other drugs.

Founder of SoCal animal rescue accused of attempting to kidnap former employee

The founder of an animal welfare organization in the Antelope Valley is accused of attempting to kidnap a former employee who won a nearly $6.7 million judgment against him.

Dozens sue OC fertility doctor alleging he secretly relocated embryos

Twenty-six people have filed a lawsuit against Orange County fertility specialist Dr. Brian David Acacio and Acacio Fertility Center, alleging the physician secretly transported hundreds of cryopreserved embryos to Bakersfield without patient consent.

Jury finds California 'party mom' guilty in teen sex party trial

A Santa Clara County jury on Wednesday returned mostly guilty verdicts in the case of "Party Mom" Shannon O'Connor, a Los Gatos mom accused of hosting parties for underage teens that included alcohol and sexual conduct.

LADWP CEO Janisse Quiñones stepping down

Janisse Quiñones has announced her departure as CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to take a new role in Puerto Rico.

Pantless suspect taken into custody
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A SWAT search came to a bizarre end in a Santa Clarita neighborhood on Wednesday morning.

Officials discuss Sepulveda Basin cleanup progress
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LA Mayor Karen Bass joined Councilmember Imelda Padilla, Encino residents, and local leaders on Wednesday to highlight progress to clear brush and debris, remove encampments, and reduce public safety threats in the Sepulveda Basin.

Armed man reportedly seen near elementary school
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An elementary school was placed on lockdown after an armed man was spotted in the neighborhood.

Person killed on 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks

A person was killed in a solo-vehicle crash on the northbound side of the 101 Freeway early Wednesday morning.

Gas prices rise across California as Middle East tensions push oil higher

Analysts say Southern California is among the first regions to feel the effects of rising crude oil prices, meaning local drivers may continue to see higher costs at the pump before other parts of the country.

Gas prices jump amid war in Middle East
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The price of a gallon of gas is quickly climbing past the $5 mark in Southern California.

Person killed in 101 Freeway crash
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One person was killed in an overnight crash on the 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks. 

Video shows violent pursuit crash that injured 2 LAPD officers

A police pursuit in downtown Los Angeles ended in a crash early Wednesday morning after officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Produce Market District. Two officers and the suspect were injured in the crash.