2 federal employees followed and attacked following DTLA protest, police say
Two demonstrators were arrested after federal employees were reportedly followed to their cars and struck multiple times, according to LAPD.
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Family says elderly couple died in Santa Monica house fire
Two people were found dead after a house fire along Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica early Sunday.
Burning car sparks 40-acre brush fire in Burbank, forcing evacuations
A brush fire burned about 40 acres above Burbank before crews stopped its spread Saturday.
Elderly couple dies in Santa Monica home fire
The blaze engulfed a two-story home on Lincoln Blvd., the city's second fatal residential fire in the last three months.
California city declares a 'state of emergency' after cyberattack on computer systems
Fire and police calls in the Northern California community of Suisun City were handled by Solerno County as the FBI investigates.
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday....
SoCal heat wave: triple-digit temperatures, fire weather and coastal flooding in store
More intense heat was in store for wide swaths of Southern California Sunday, with temperatures expected to reach the 90s along areas away from the coast in Los Angeles County, and the low 100s in the Inland Empire....
Passenger dies after medical distress mid-flight on LAX-bound plane
A man aboard a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles from Dallas died after experiencing a medical emergency mid-flight, law enforcement sources tell NBC4. Flight No. 958 to Los Angeles International Airport was in the air Friday morning when a passenger went into medic...
2 found dead after firefighters extinguish house fire in Santa Monica
Two people were found dead inside a Santa Monica home after firefighters extinguished a dramatic fire at the house, officials said.
Detention officer assaulted near Metropolitan Detention Center: LAPD
A detention officer was hospitalized late Saturday after police say he was attacked while walking to his car in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident was reported just after 10 p.m. near the Metropolitan Detention Center. There, the de...
How the LA fires turned a composer's 20-year dream into an anthem for firefighters
The orchestra performing "The Fireman's Prayer" in Los Angeles in July. Composer Charles-Henri Avelange has wanted to find a way to honor firefighters with music since the 9/11 attacks. Last month, that longtime dream started to take shape when over 85 orchestral musicians workin...
Boat captain arrested after vessel capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing woman and child
A woman and a 5-month-old baby died after a boat capsized near Liberty Island in the New York Harbor Saturday night. The boat’s captain was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement Sunday morning. Investigators with the Coast Guard...
Police shoot and kill armed man after 2 others found fatally shot in Downey home
Three people are dead after police say they shot and killed an armed man in Downey after two people were found fatally shot in the home on Saturday morning....
Evacuation orders, warnings issued for fast-moving fire burning in Santa Clarita
A fast-growing fire is burning in Santa Clarita on Saturday evening, prompting evacuation orders for several nearby neighborhoods.
Firefighters battling brush fire in Burbank
Burbank firefighters were battling a wildfire Saturday in the hills above the city.
Brush fire near Holser Canyon prompts evacuation orders, warnings in unincorporated Ventura County
A brush fire that broke out near Holser Canyon in unincorporated Ventura County prompted evacuation orders and warnings Saturday afternoon.
Crews battle brush fire on hillside in Burbank; evacuation orders in place for nearby businesses
Fire crews are battling a brush fire on the hillside above Burbank, triggering evacuation orders for some nearby businesses.
Multi-vehicle crash leaves 2 dead in Inglewood
A multi-vehicle crash in Inglewood left two people dead and two others injured Saturday morning.
Riverside County sheriff's deputies shoot person while responding to mental health crisis
Sheriff's deputies in Moreno Valley shot an unidentified person while responding to a mental health crisis after, according to the Riverside County sheriff's office, they aimed a firearm at the deputies....
'Really insulting:' Campaign to limit settlements stirs frustration among wildlife victims
Victims of the devastating Los Angeles fires are dealing with a new headache. A controversial campaign that some utility companies are helping pay for is trying to put a cap on how much settlement money victims can get....
2 killed in multi-car crash in Inglewood intersection
Two people were killed in a crash involving several vehicles at an intersection in Inglewood Saturday morning.
Children injured after vehicle slams into Glendale preschool
A vehicle crashed into a Glendale preschool classroom Friday during summer camp, sending eight children to local hospitals with minor injuries.
Evacuation warnings lifted following brush fire in Santa Clarita area
All evacuation warnings have been lifted in connection with the 20-acre brush fire that’s been burning south of Santa Clarita, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Sunday. The so-called Tasha Fire, now 30% contained, broke out near Sierra Highway and the Newhall ...
Man shot and killed by Downey police after deadly shooting, LASD says
Downey police shot and killed an allegedly armed man after a shooting left two others dead Saturday morning, authorities said. Officers with the Downey Police Department responded to the 11800 block of Downey Avenue after someone reported hearing shots just before 8 a.m., accordi...
Brush fire burns near Castaway Restaurant in Burbank
Firefighters are battling a brush fire burning near the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank on Saturday. The so-called Walnut Fire broke out in Wildwood Canyon around 3:30 p.m. on the 1500 block of East Walnut Avenue, according to the Burbank Police Department. The city of Burbank sai...
Garden Grove man arrested for making threats to LGBTQ+ event: Long Beach PD
A Garden Grove man was arrested this week after police said he made threats regarding a scheduled event in Long Beach celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Richard Alexis Castillo, 26, of Garden Grove, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of criminal threats, the Long Beach Police Depa...
Encino resident comes face-to-face with 4 home intruders
An Encino woman came face-to-face with a group of intruders who broke into her home overnight, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Officers were called to the 4900 block of Edgerton Avenue at about 11:15 p.m. Friday for a report of a break-in. The resident reported four men d...
Arellano: The Lineage fire stunk up this Catholic church. Members are fighting back — again
For generations, Resurrection has been a place of solace and resistance for residents angry about the latest indignity to befall the historic heart of Latino Los Angeles....
Ridge Fire near Gorman prompts evacuations, briefly closes the 5
Ridge Fire evacuation zones. This is a developing story and will be updated. For the most up-to-date information about the fire you can check: Los Angeles County incident response Latest evacuation map CalFire incident page The 5 Freeway has reopened after a brush fire in Gorman ...
Searing heat on tap for SoCal this weekend — and there's more fire danger ahead
Wide swaths of California will face searing temperatures over the weekend, with forecasters issuing a heat advisory for non-coastal areas and warning about the risk of adverse fire weather....
Ridge fire prompts evacuation orders, closes 5 Freeway near Gorman
The blaze, dubbed the Ridge fire, was reported around 3 p.m. near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road and quickly burned about 100 acres of surrounding brush in northwestern Los Angeles County....
Evacuation orders, warnings issued as fast-moving brush fire shuts down 5 Freeway in Gorman
Crews are battling a brush fire in Gorman near the L.A. County-Kern County line, triggering evacuation orders and warnings and a freeway closure.
Eight children injured after car crashes into preschool classroom in Glendale
Eight children were injured after a car crashed into a preschool classroom in Glendale, according to police.
8 hospitalized after car crashes into Temple Sinai of Glendale
Eight people were hospitalized after a car crashed into a school connected to the Temple Sinai of Glendale on Friday afternoon.
D.A. faces backlash after charging LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist remarks
L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman is catching heat from Mayor Karen Bass, police accountability advocates and even some of his own prosecutors for filing charges against an LAPD officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks....
LA teachers ask communities to help guarantee safe passage for students as ICE arrests continue
History teacher Ron Gochez and his colleagues called for help in front of L.A. Unified's headquarters. (Julia Barajas / LAist) Teachers in Los Angeles are calling on community members to help students get safely to and from school. The request comes as the Trump administration’s ...
Child driving car strikes woman walking dog in California
A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland....
Man arrested after threatening an LA judge, authorities say
Los Angeles authorities are investigating a man accused of threatening to kill a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge via a phone message. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said 39-year-old Kristofas Butsky left a voicemail message attempting to intimidate the uniden...
In-N-Out shooting: Police release chilling surveillance video from chaotic scene
Police said there's no known motive in the deadly mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
LAPD spent $17 million at anti-ICE demonstrations in June, 2025
A review of the Los Angeles Police Department’s response to last year’s anti-ICE demonstrations in downtown LA showed the city spent more than $17 million to pay the officers dispatched to the events and found the department should better prepare for future large-scale demonstrat...
Brush fire burning near Los Angeles-Kern County line prompts evacuations in Gorman
A brush fire broke out near the Los Angeles-Kern County line, quickly growing to 100 acres and prompting evacuations Friday afternoon. The Ridge Fire was reported in Gorman, a community in northwestern LA County, at around 2:45 p.m. Less than two hours later, the blaze jumped the...
LA community activist shot dead in Hyde Park
The suspect has not yet been arrested.
8 kids and adults taken to a hospital after car crashes into building in Glendale
Eight people, including children and adults, were taken to a hospital after a car crashed into a building in Glendale Friday afternoon. The collision was reported around 1:54 p.m. on Pacific Avenue near Stocker Street, where a preschool called Grandview House is located. The scho...
Ebony Alert activated for 13-year-old girl last seen in Inglewood
The CHP has issued an Ebony Alert for 13-year-old Parys Jones.
PCH, Topanga Canyon Boulevard lane closures continue next week
Drivers traveling on Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard next week can expect overnight and daytime lane closures as Caltrans and utility crews continue Palisades Fire recovery work. According to Caltrans, the closures will affect portions of Pacific Coast Highway ...
Cause of death revealed for NBA player Brandon Clarke
A cause of death was released Friday for 29-year-old NBA player Brandon Clarke. Clarke, who died in May at his home in the San Fernando Valley , died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said. The manner of Clarke’s death was an accident...
At least 6 people killed, more than a dozen injured in Thailand school shooting
At least six people have been killed in a school shooting that took place at a high school in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, Thai police said.