Teen arrested in Lakewood on suspicion of fatally shooting another teen in North Long Beach
The victim and the suspect were both identified as 15-year-olds.
Crime and Public Safety
Jury gets case against 5 in 2023 lookout killings in Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes
The five are accused in two separate shootings that left three people dead in the...
In Arcadia, a mayor’s guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing’s influence
“We cannot allow this moment to become an excuse for people to paint entire communities...
Body found on shoulder of 110 Freeway off-ramp
The discovery was made about 7:20 a.m. Saturday on the right shoulder of the 51st...
Man suspected in series of UCLA assaults is arrested
Investigators recovered evidence believed to be associated with the attacks, including zip ties, duct tape,...
Car-to-car shootings on 405 Freeway in Harbor Gateway, Carson lead to arrest
Police said during the investigation that officers discovered a loaded BB gun inside the passenger...
Here’s how California changed the nation’s handling of hazardous materials
Here's the sad story of why the fire diamond hazmat sign was created.
OC judge tosses case accusing doctor of poisoning husband with Drano at Irvine home
Defense attorneys Scott Simmons and Dan Wagner argued that prosecutors refused a request from the...
What to know about the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death
The wide-ranging prosecution of those involved in the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has...
California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach
AG Bonta sued the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to...
Ex-Arcadia mayor pleads guilty to working as agent of China
Eileen Wang entered her plea to a single federal count of acting in the United...
ICE agent arrested in Texas on Minnesota shooting charge, accused of shooting Minneapolis immigrant through door
Christian Castro was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime.
Cameras on express lanes and toll roads don’t look for expired registration tags
Tollways use cameras to help ensure tolls are collected -- not to police people with...
1 skydiver killed, another critically injured during Perris jump
The accident was reported just before 2 p.m. in the 600 block of E. Ellis...
Election 2026: LA County Sheriff Luna faces 7 challengers, including the one he unseated
All seven challengers have worked for the Sheriff's Department.
Discovery of enough fireworks to fill 3 box trucks prompts evacuations in South LA neighborhood
While the fireworks were consumer grade, the huge volume made them a particular threat should...
Newborn girl among 4 killed in North Hills murder-suicide, authorities say
The shooting happened Wednesday night in a residential area on the 16000 block of Londelius...
Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for role in actor’s drug death
After administering the fatal dose to the actor, Kenneth Iwamasa "left him alone for quite...
Ex-MGA toy designer charged with stealing $1 million in miniature cars from Chatsworth company
Investigators seized more than $1 million worth of the collectibles from the Simi Valley man's...
70 people suing Garden Grove chemical tank owner over crisis as of Tuesday
GKN Aerospace is accused of acting negligently and being responsible for tens of thousands of...
All evacuations lifted as Garden Grove chemical tank threat is over, OCFA says
On Tuesday evening, officials said OCFA stopped all its groundwater spraying of the compromised tank,...
Man found shot to death in SUV in Boyle Heights
They found a man believed in his 30s with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle...
Approximately 65% of evacuees for Garden Grove chemical threat can return home, officials say
The evacuation zone is reduced after an all-night operation confirmed a crack in the tank...
Lawsuit against Garden Grove aerospace company alleges negligence in chemical storage
The attorney for a couple who evacuated their home said the property value could decrease...
1 dead, 2 injured after Long Beach shooting
Any suspects left before police arrived.
Scientists: What Garden Grove chemical tank crack means and why liquid nitrogen is a bad idea
As the threat of a chemical tank explosion in Garden Grove dragged into its third...
World Central Kitchen among volunteers delivering hot meals to those evacuated because of Garden Grove chemical threat
The global relief group is delivering 2,200 hot meals to residents who were evacuated from...
Tire recycling center fire sends plume of dark smoke over South Gate
No injuries were reported.
Correction: FEMA not offering hotel stays
Due to a reporting error, a story published Sunday, May 24 was incorrect when it...
GKN, company behind Garden Grove toxic chemical threat, issues apology on Sunday
The company says it is 'acutely aware' of the dispruption that was caused. GKN is...
Crews conducting ‘all-night mission’ at Garden Grove chemical tank to see if catastrophic threat is eliminated
"We are not there yet," Interim OCA fire chief TJ McGovern told the public. "Please...
Outrage, frustrations grow as residents await word on possible Garden Grove chemical blast find few answers
At least half a dozen law firms pledged to file lawsuits seeking class-action status on...
OC DA Spitzer announces investigation into owner of Garden Grove chemical tank at risk of exploding
Tipsters are asked to call the OC DA anonymous tip hotline or to email prosecutors...
Map: Potential Garden Grove tank explosion blast zone shows where homes, businesses could be damaged
The exact nature of the damage, and what contingencies are in place to deal with...
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the...
Why experts, emergency crews haven’t been able to find a solution to Garden Grove chemical threat
In the event of an explosion, there would be metal from the tank and nearby...
No looting issues so far during Garden Grove evacuations, police say
Despite a large scale evacuation affecting tens of thousands of residents across Garden Grove, Stanton...
Newsom declares state of emergency as chemical tank in Garden Grove under threat of exploding
'We are bringing people in from all over the country ... trying to come up...
Man accused of hiding 500 pounds of cocaine on oil tanker, arrested in LA County waters
The 43-year-old Philippines resident was arrested Thursday, May 21, after law enforcement directed the ship...
How worried should you be about a Garden Grove chemical spill or explosion’s impact on your health?
MMA is known to be an irritant, particularly for the lungs and heart, but it...
Panic and confusion described by some forced to evacuate due to Garden Grove chemical scare
“Who knows how long this is going to be?” one evacuee asked. But officials said...
What is methyl methacrylate, the substance at the center of a Garden Grove hazmat emergency?
The “highly toxic substance” that can “impact the respiratory system, cause skin irritation and eye...
OC buses help evacuate residents of Stanton assisted living facility due to Garden Grove hazmat emergency
At the request of the Orange County Fire Authority, buses from the Orange County Transit...
Video: Garden Grove hazmat news conference with fire, police and elected officials
The Orange County Fire Authority, Garden Grove Police Department and county officials held a 2...
Containment swells on Bain and Verona wildfires in Riverside County, Sandy fire in Simi Valley
Firefighters made solid progress on three blazes burning in Southern California.
Have you ever had trouble seeing freeway lane markings? ‘Oreo’ and ‘Tiger’ striping meant to help
Caltrans uses various strategies to make the striping stand out.
Officials buy time against possible chemical tank explosion in Orange County
Some 40,000 people were evacuated on Friday following a malfunction in a tank containing a...
80-year-old Van Nuys car wash owner sues for $50 million, says ICE caused severe injuries during raid
'They tackled a then-79-year-old man, body-slammed him to the ground, crushed him under the weight...
2026 Election: How to decide which judges to vote for on California’s June 2 ballot
Weighing judicial candidates can be trickier than traditional politicians, but experts say voters can educate...
LA County’s ‘Street Racing Kills’ campaign aimed at changing minds — and actions — of youth
"In a matter of seconds, lives can be lost, futures can change, and families can...
Judge bars certain evidence from trial of man accused of sparking Palisades fire
Defense attorneys intended to use included testimony that a New Year’s Day 2025 blaze was...
Sandy fire grows slightly on Thursday, but containment hits 40%
In the wildfire's 4th day, many evacuation orders were reduced to warnings or lifted, officials...
Firefighters make progress on Bain, Verona fires burning in Riverside County
Many evacuation orders were downgraded by Thursday evening.
Girl hit with metal bottle at Reseda high school died of naturally caused hemorrhage, medical examiner says
According to the medical examiner, her cause of death was a "spontaneously ruptured cerebellar arteriovenous...
Man who attacked LAPD officer at Harbor Station, exchanged gunfire, gets 33 years
Jose Cerpa Guzman of Los Angeles had no criminal history, six kids and a job,...
7 arrested in connection with high-tech burglary ring targeting Southern California homes
The culprits have ways of making sure that victims are not home and that residential...
Cooling trend, rising humidity expected to aid wildfire fights across Southern California
Firefighters battling the Sandy, Bain and Verona fires could see improved conditions through the weekend...
Jeweler scammed LA, Orange County watch buyers out of nearly $1.5 million, prosecutors allege
The scheme defrauded victims between September 2021 and January 2026.
Accelerant used in Montebello house fire where 3 died
The medical examiner's office ruled Adrian Saavedra's death as a suicide.
Protesters disrupt Glendale Erewhon grand opening. What are they ‘bleating’ about?
Demonstrators outside the new store alleged that one of the retailer's goat milk suppliers was...
Sandy fire in Simi Valley 15% contained, burns 2,115 acres
One structure has been destroyed by the fire, officials said. Nearly 900 firefighters were on...
Containment rises on Bain, Verona fires in Riverside County but some evacuations remain
Firefighters advanced containment of the Bain fire, achieving 25% by Wednesday morning.
Adelanto ICE detainees launch hunger strike to demand improved conditions
Detainees say the ICE facility is rife with abuse and neglect that is harming their...
4-year-old girl found dead in car in Valley Village, LAPD investigating
Officers responded to a death investigation on McCormick Street, where a child was found in...
Drones temporarily halt air firefight at Bain fire in Riverside County
'If they're flying, we can't,' said Capt. John Clingingsmith with CAL FIRE/Riverside County.
Smoke from several wildfires prompts air quality advisory across Southern California
Officials warned that smoke from the Sandy fire and wildfires burning on Santa Rosa Island...
Rihanna home shooting case: mental competency hearing ordered for suspect
A prosecutor said Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, fired about 20 rounds from an assault-style rifle...
Verona fire updates: Fast-moving blaze threatens homes near Homeland and Hemet, evacuations ordered
Flames were consuming brush and outbuildings after igniting on a hillside in the area of...
Sandy fire might have been caused by tractor hitting rock
The call came in less than an hour of the Sandy fire being reported on...
Bain fire burns 1,375 acres as Jurupa Valley, Riverside residents race to evacuate
The winds challenged firefighters, and evacuations were expanded on Tuesday evening.
JetBlue seeks settlement for falling ice block into Inglewood home
The plaintiffs contend that the roof damage was just over $11,000 and that therapy for...
Teens suspected in mosque shooting met online, where they were radicalized, FBI says
The three victims killed, Mansour Kaziha, Nader Awad and Amin Abdullah, were closely tied to...
Can you be charged with DUI in a self-driving car? Ask the Lawyer
Current DMV driving rules about DUI apply in this type of self-driving car.
Sandy fire near Simi Valley grows to nearly 1,700 acres on Tuesday; containment at 5%
Weather conditions continued to be a challenge for firefighters, and the smoke impacted parts of...
LAPD, LA sheriff increase patrols after deadly San Diego mosque shooting
"Violence has no place in our society, and we remain committed to protecting our communities...
Mark Fuhrman, LAPD detective who found bloody glove in O.J. Simpson murder case, dies at 74
His credibility collapsed after audio recordings surfaced in which he repeatedly used racist language and...
Burro fire in Angeles National Forest up to 30 acres, shooting range evacuated
The fire broke out west of Burro Peak.
Petition signature gatherer paid homeless people on Skid Row to register to vote, federal officials say
She would typically pay $2-$3 for signatures and would sometimes give people phone cards or...
This map shows where the Sandy fire is burning near Simi Valley
The brush fire erupted Monday morning south of Sycamore Park in Simi Valley.
Sandy fire in Simi Valley grows to more than 1,300 acres, forces thousands to evacuate as it moves toward LA County
The Sandy fire broke out near Sandy Avenue just before 11 a.m. in Ventura County,...
San Diego County man charged with hate crime for alleged assault on Jewish man in LA
A San Diego County man was arrested Monday, May 18 in connection with an alleged...
Eaton fire: No misconduct, delay in evacuation notices to west Altadena, report says
The probe was conducted by Citygate Associates. It's 51-page report includes analysis of interviews, operational...
2 dead at Glendale commercial building fire
The blaze was reported at about 10:25 p.m. Sunday, May 18, in the 1100 block...
Lake Tahoe boat tragedy: Victims chose not to put on life jackets as water began to fill vessel
Only two of 10 onboard survived. Their final desperate minutes are detailed in the police...
Map: California’s biggest wildfire of the year burning in the Channel Islands
The island has been closed to visitors, and all non-fire staff were evacuated on Sunday,...
Man killed in shootout with Pasadena officers had first assaulted a woman, police say
A newly released video of the police shooting of Malcolm Buchanan in March contains new...
Fast-moving Corral fire in Antelope Valley prompts evacuation warnings before being stopped
The wildfire was pushed by strong winds and at one point was threatening structures in...
Overcrowding at 7 California ICE facilities was led by deportation campaign, state DOJ report says
The campaign led an increase in detainee populations, “and facilities have been alarmingly unprepared to...
San Pedro man found guilty of killing off-duty Monterey Park officer in Downey
The victim, 26-year-old Gardiel Solorio, died from gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen.
Man arrested after allegedly trespassing on Chris Brown’s Tarzana estate 3 times in 3 days
The suspect was arrested each time he was allegedly detected on the singer's property.
Santa Clarita man who hacked Disney employee’s computer is going to federal prison
The defendant downloaded about 1.1 terabytes of confidential data from thousands of Disney Slack channels,...
Dirt bike-riding teens allegedly caused deputy to crash in Valencia
One suspect, "intentionally veered into a deputy, causing the deputy to crash," according to the...
Those with expired registration tags will likely end up paying a penalty
Few likely get away with expired tags in the long haul.
Armed man shot by police at end of pursuit in Beaumont awarded $3.62 million by jury
A trial found a CHP officer liable for negligence and other claims by wounded man...
Southwest pilot says landing at JWA aborted because of small plane
A close encounter occurred as a Southwest flight from Phoenix was about to land at...
Alhambra man takes plea deal in killing of Woodrow Wilson High senior in El Sereno
Xavier Chavarin, 17, was waiting in front of an eatery in El Sereno when he...
New OCDA e-bike unit to focus on string of crashes, parental prosecutions
The new unit will review potential criminal charges involving juveniles, adults and parents regarding e-bikes...
Former California gubernatorial hopeful Stephen Cloobeck arrested in West Hollywood
He was allegedly trying to dissuade multiple people from testifying against his fiancée, who was...
Tariff evading aluminum ruse ends with nearly $550 million settlement by local companies
A cluster of companies with ties to Newport Beach, Riverside, Fontana and Ontario agreed to...
Cannabis retailer charged for not paying $7.1 million in sales tax in Orange, L.A. and San Bernardino counties
Pin Hsien Hsu is accused of running a network of about 30 dispensaries across Orange,...