Mother of 5 hit and killed by suspected drunk driver in Pacoima
The 33-year-old driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters....
Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over' as NATO summit wraps
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) welcomes US President Donald Trump upon his arrival at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, on July 7, 2026, before attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit.(ABDULLAH GUCLU / AFP via Getty Images) President Donald Trump sa...
Southern California will need 24,000 officers for the 2028 Olympics
Security planners for the 2028 Olympics have estimated at least 24,000 police officers will be needed over the 66 days of the events to protect venues across Southern California, and plans are in motion to bring in extra help from around California and the rest of the country. ...
Illegal fireworks burn family home of 40 years in San Bernardino
Illegal fireworks burned everything an Inland Empire family had, they say as they’re forced to navigate the loss of a home that’s been in the family for four decades. Video shows San Bernardino residents trying frantically to hose down flames from the Scott family’s home after...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Car plows into Boyle Heights Mexican deli, leaving 4 injured
A suspected DUI crash involving three vehicles left four people injured after a car jumped the curb and struck outdoor diners at a Boyle Heights Mexican deli....
Boyle Heights DUI crash: 5 injured, 1 critically, after SUV plows into popular Boyle Heights deli
Five pedestrians were injured, one suffering a double leg amputation, after a suspected DUI driver jumped a curb into a Boyle Heights outdoor dining area....
Boyle Heights fire: LA County Board of Supervisors seeks more aid as another health clinic opens
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is demanding additional action from Lineage as residents near a Boyle Heights warehouse damaged by a fire continue to report ongoing impacts....
Mother of 5 killed by suspected drunk driver in Pacoima crash
A 37-year-old mother of five, Jessica Flores, was struck and killed by a suspected DUI driver in a dark industrial area of Pacoima overnight.
Volcano fire forces evacuations in Riverside County, others reduced to warnings
Three fires broke out in Southern and Central California amid warm temperatures Tuesday, triggering evacuations.
LAPD withholds name of officer in deadly dog shooting, citing threats against officer's life
The Los Angeles Police Department is withholding the name of the officer who shot and killed a dog in Canoga Park, citing threats against the officer's life....
3 seniors cited for vandalism after using glue to post political signs
Three senior women were cited for vandalism in Beverly Hills after an officer spotted them posting political signs around the city using glue. According to Beverly Hills police, officers responded to the area of La Cienega and Gregory Way on June 36 around 11:30 a.m. Bever...
Police seek family of child found alone in South Gate street
Authorities are attempting to find family members of a young child who was walking alone in the street in South Gate. The child, about 3 to 4 years old with brown curly hair, was found near Mountain View Avenue and Santa Ana Street, police said. The child was described by poli...
Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is "over," though he will allow talks to continue....
Intruder arrested after climbing gate, entering Burbank assisted living center apartment
A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary and elder abuse after entering a Burbank assisted living facility. Burbank Police officers responded to the building at about 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 600 block of South San Fernando Boulevard after receiving ...
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after new round of strikes
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
Part of 5 Freeway closed in Sylmar due to brush fire
Firefighters responded Wednesday to a brush fire in the Sylmar area. The fire was reported on an embankment covered in brush near the 14 and 5 freeways north of Los Angeles. The northbound 5 Freeway was closed for the fire response. Details about how the fire started were n...
Officers in standoff with possibly armed person in MacArthur Park restroom
Officers are in a standoff Wednesday morning with a possibly armed person in Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park. Police responded to the park west of downtown Los Angeles for a reported of an assault with a deadly weapon. Details about the assault were not immediately available. A...
Toddler declared dead in drowning incident found alive in hospital morgue. Now, his parents could be charged
Police say an Arizona toddler discovered in a backyard pool in February was declared dead at a hospital but later discovered to be alive.
Three-day mobile health clinic opens in Boyle Heights
A three-day community mobile health clinic in Boyle Heights opened Wednesday to provide services in an area affected by a days-long fire at a cold food storage warehouse. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday at Ruben Salazar Park, located a...
Driver arrested after woman killed crossing the street in Pacoima
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of DUI after authorities say he hit and killed a woman who was crossing the street in Pacoima Tuesday night. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 12600 block of Branford Street. According to the LAPD, the...
Alleged Indian crime boss linked to killing of Sikh leader in Canada
Lawrence Bishnoi, an alleged Indian crime boss, is accused of being a part of the 2023 assassination of a prominent Sikh leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Canada....
18 months later: Gradual Palisades Fire rebuild continues as 28 properties cleared for occupancy
Rebuilding continues 18 months after the Palisades Fire, but only a small number of families have returned home despite more than 1,400 rebuilding permits being issued....
At least 2 injured when driver crashes near restaurant in Boyle Heights
A witness said a driver struck a family while they were having lunch outside the Boyle Heights restaurant.
Trump says after new strikes on Iran that ceasefire is ‘over' but negotiations can continue
The United States launched strikes on Iran early Wednesday, hours after it revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. President ...
LAPD helicopter makes emergency landing after being hit by drone at Encino brush fire
As crews battled a brush fire near the Encino Reservoir on Tuesday, a drone reportedly hit a police helicopter, forcing an emergency landing.
Los Angeles County USA-2 search-and-rescue team is welcomed home after 11 days in Venezuela
L.A. County firefighters who assisted with search-and-rescue efforts in Venezuela returned home on Monday after twin earthquakes rocked the country.
LAPD withholds identity of officer in fatal dog shooting in Canoga Park
The owner of a pet dog killed by an LAPD officer last month is suing the city, calling for transparency and accountability as the city has refused to name the officer who opened fire....
Volcano Fire: Brush fire near Murrieta prompts evacuation orders
Firefighters are battling a brush fire near Murrieta that has prompted evacuation orders.
Evacuation warning lifted in Encino as crews gain upper hand on brush fire
The fire started around noon near the 4500 block of North Encino Avenue, the L.A. City Fire Department said. It quickly grew from half an acre to five acres....
L.A. County posts $20,000 reward to find man suspected of killing father and daughter in Long Beach crash
County officials reestablish reward for a man accused of crashing into a Long Beach apartment and killing a father and daughter.
Evacuation warning lifted for brush fire near Encino Reservoir; water drops halt flames' progress
A brush fire scorched a few acres near the Encino Reservoir and Sepulveda Basin, briefly prompting evacuation warnings for some residents.
Covina City Council to vote on battery energy storage project amid backlash from community
Battery storage hubs are used to stabilize the energy grid but have led to lithium battery fires in some cities.(Sandy Huffaker / Getty Images)The Covina City Council is set to vote Tuesday night on whether to allow construction of a battery energy storage facility that’s faced ...
Waymo calls San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle
Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
LA city contractor previously convicted of murder pleads not guilty in body armor case
Michael Angel Alvarez, 41, was arrested by the FBI on May 29 on allegations he was in possession of body armor after a violent felony conviction during a previous arrest by LAPD.Topline:A man federal prosecutors say was an active gang leader while working as a city contractor ple...
Brush fire erupts in Encino near Sepulveda Basin
A small brush fire erupted in Encino near the Sepulveda Basin Tuesday.
Deadline nears for LAUSD Boyle Heights families to apply for $250 in cash aid
An estimated 13,000 families with children in Los Angeles Unified schools live near the site of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire.(Mario Tama / Getty Images)Topline:Boyle Heights families of school age children affected by the warehouse fire have until Wednesday afternoon to apply...
Brittany Armstrong charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks start fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina
Brittany Armstrong was charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks started a fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina....
No criminal charges filed against LA Rams' Alaric Jackson after domestic battery arrest
Los Angeles officials has declined to file criminal charges against Alaric Jackson, offensive lineman for the LA Rams, who was arrested last month for possible domestic battery, NBC4 Investigates learned Tuesday. Jackson was arrested at around 11 p.m. on June 8 after police re...
Luxury vehicles including Lamborghini, Porsche and BMW seized in SoCal theft bust
Ventura County Sheriff's deputies last week arrested two men on suspicion of stealing several high-end luxury vehicles in Southern California. Authorities seized vehicles worth a combined $1.3 million....
SoCal Metro worker among several arrested in transnational organized crime case
Several people have been arrested, including a Metro worker, as part of an operation targeting a transnational organized crime ring, federal officials announced....
Bass admits communication failures after Lineage fire, promises help for businesses
Business owners told Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass they felt abandoned by the city as a fire tore through a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights last month, forcing storefronts to close, driving potential customers away and leaving many unsure of what was in the air they were br...
Drones help Anaheim police capture use of illegal fireworks
The Anaheim Police Department used drone operators for the first time to help capture people setting off illegal fireworks during the Independence Day weekend. Perpetrators who were caught are now facing $1,000 fines per violation for using the illegal fireworks, according to ...
Feds detail 'Operation Hard Ball' arrests
U.S. and Canadian officials emphasized that the sweeping operation underscores an unprecedented level of international collaboration against cross-border violence....
California's $2.5 billion fire fund frees $300 million more for Palisades and Eaton fire recovery
The latest summary of spending from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s massive emergency fire relief fund shows the state is now sending more than $300 million in additional payments to LA City and County, both to reimburse local governments for the cost of fighting and cleaning up from the Jan...
Irvine teen at center of FBI investigation again after science experiment
The Irvine teenager whose science experiment led to a federal investigation and a hazardous materials response was once again at the center of an FBI investigation, the family attorney confirmed with NBC Los Angeles Tuesday. Someone in the neighborhood had alerted authorities ...
Volcano Fire triggers evacuation orders in Murrieta
Evacuation orders are in effect in Murrieta as firefighters battle a brush fire. The Volcano Fire was reported just before 3 p.m. Tuesday and has swelled to 77 acres near the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve, according to Riverside County. Due to the blaze, several neigh...
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
2 people hospitalized after crash ends with car on sidewalk in Boyle Heights
At least two people were hospitalized on Tuesday after a multi-vehicle crash resulted in a car stopping on the sidewalk of a restaurant in Boyle Heights, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The crash was reported at 3:18 p.m. near the intersection of Lorena Street and Cesa...
El Monte raids part of 'Operation Hard Ball'
Federal and international law enforcement agencies have charged 37 individuals connected to India-based transnational organized crime groups involved in a 2023 assassination in Canada, global extortion, and narcotics trafficking....
L.A. feds make arrests linked to alleged gangster who operated from jail cell in India
Federal authorities and Los Angels police said Tuesday had made arrests and filed indictments against organized crime groups whose leaders are based in India and accused of a range of crimes, including drug trafficking, extortion and the assassination of a prominent Sikh figure i...
Compton block party shooting leaves community activist, nursing student dead
The Compton community was rocked with grief and frustration following what turned out to be a violent Fourth of July holiday weekend that left a community activist and nursing student dead after shots were fired at a block party....
Los Angeles fireworks spotted from space on 4th of July, video shows
The fireworks set off across Los Angeles were so bright, astronauts spotted them from space.
37 charged after global Indian crime syndicates tied to Canada assassination
Federal and international law enforcement agencies have charged 37 individuals connected to India-based transnational organized crime groups involved in a 2023 assassination in Canada, global extortion, and narcotics trafficking....
Evacuation warning issued due to brush fire in Encino
An evacuation warning was issued in Encino Tuesday due to a brush fire. The fire was reported early Tuesday afternoon in the 4500 block of North Encino Avenue. Water-dropping aircraft responded to the west San Fernando Valley community. “People surrounding the Encino Reserv...
Man arrested in alleged sexual assault on Aliso Viejo Trail
A man was arrested after being accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on a trail in Aliso Viejo, authorities reported Tuesday. Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a report of a possible assault on Aliso Creek Trail shortly before 6 p.m. on June 2...
Whale causes catastrophic damage to New Jersey fire department marine unit
The whale struck the boat in the New York, New Jersey port area on Saturday afternoon.
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump arrives in Ankara
President Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader....
Charges to be announced in transnational organized crime group investigation
Charges and arrests will be announced Tuesday in Los Angeles against suspected members of a transnational organized crime group. Federal prosecutors and local law enforcement officers are scheduled to speak at a 10:30 a.m. news conference about the investigation that led to wh...
Prefab housing builders seek to show their stuff in L.A. fire recovery
Prefab home builders are rolling out new designs to appeal to Eaton and Palisades fire survivors. They see an opportunity to overcome doubts about factory-built housing....