Loved ones mourning 22-year-old preschool teacher killed in Mount Baldy crash
Heartbroken loved ones and community members are mourning a 22-year-old preschool teacher who was tragically killed in a crash in San Bernardino County....
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California bill would let abuse victims use trauma as legal defense for violent crime
Assemblymember Mia Bonta at a press event in San Francisco on Sept. 21, 2022. (Martin do Nascimento / CalMatters) Susan Bustamante isn’t giving up. The formerly incarcerated 71-year-old woman has repeatedly made the long trip from Orange County to Sacramento to urge lawmakers to ...
Group calls for evacuations around Lineage facility after NBC4 report on fly dangers
A community advocacy group is calling for mandatory evacuations near a fire-damaged cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, where millions of pounds of decomposing food remain inside and residents have reported foul odors and a growing fly infestation. Protect LA Now sent a lett...
Trial set in crash that killed 4 Pepperdine sorority sisters after judge refuses to dismiss charges
The criminal case stemming from the 2023 crash will move forward to trial after a judge denied a defense request to dismiss murder charges against Fraser Bohm....
Why California prisons are using their own employees as human fire alarms
Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City on Sept. 17, 2024. (Manuel Orbegozo / Hechinger Report) This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. California prisons are increasingly relying on an unusual fire alarm system: humans. Between 2020 a...
Feds move to drop case against LA labor leader David Huerta
David Huerta, president of SEIU California, was arrested while protesting an ICE raid last year. (Ringo Chiu / AP) Federal prosecutors filed a motion Monday to drop their case against labor leader David Huerta, a year after he was arrested protesting an ICE raid in downtown L.A. ...
Lineage faces daily fines after health officials cite ongoing violations at Boyle Heights warehouse
The company that operates a warehouse damaged in a massive fire in Boyle Heights last month has been cited for a public health violation, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health....
Fraser Bohm Malibu crash: Defense points to 'new evidence' in motion to drop murder charges
Lawyers representing 24-year-old Fraser Michael Bohm are expected to ask a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to dismiss murder charges against him in connection with the October 2023 crash that killed four Pepperdine University students on PCH....
Driver in fatal Malibu crash asking for dismissal
The legal team for Fraser Michael Bohm is expected to once again ask for the case to be dismissed on Monday.
Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew tease twists and suspense in Hulu's new thriller 'Furious'
Ready for your next TV binge? Hulu's new psychological thriller Furious puts a fresh spin on the crime genre, pairing an FBI agent and a serial killer in a tense cat-and-mouse game where the lines between hunter and hunted begin to disappear....
A year after California labor leader arrested at immigration protest, feds move to drop case
The government on Monday filed a motion to dismiss the case against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California. Huerta hailed the move as a victory....
Eric Bieniemy’s wife shot in Virginia home, ESPN reports; police say son arrested
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in their Virginia home, according to ESPN, and Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged, police said....
Small plane makes emergency landing on Huntington State Beach
A small plane with an engine issue made an emergency landing Monday afternoon on the sand at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach. The Piper PA-28 with two people on board landed safely at about 2 p.m. just south of Magnolia Street in the seaside Orange County community. Th...
ICE prepares major operation targeting Haitians losing TPS after Supreme Court ruling
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to dramatically ramp up operations to locate and arrest Haitian nationals whose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is expected to end imminently, multiple federal sources told Fox News....
Hours-long standoff continues in Chatsworth with armed domestic violence suspect
An hours-long standoff continues in Chatsworth between an armed suspect and police.
Bronx boy Jacob 'Kai' Freytes killed in stray gunfire was son of retired NYPD sergeant; suspect William Ferrer charged with murder
Police say 45-year-old William Ferrer was arrested Sunday and charged with murder in the death of Jacob Freytes.
Suspect fires shots while barricaded inside Chatsworth home, authorities say
A suspect fired shots while barricaded inside a home in Chatsworth, which drew a large law enforcement presence Monday morning.
Watts, Northridge see dangerous street takeovers overnight as authorities crackdown
At least two dangerous street takeovers took place overnight as police work to curb such incidents across Los Angeles County.
Eaton Fire survivors: What’s been your experience with Edison’s compensation program?
An aerial view of Altadena last year. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) Topline: Southern California Edison is offering payments to residents affected by the Eaton Fire . LAist wants to hear your experience. The background: The Eaton Fire burned thousands of homes and businesses in Alt...
Shots fired at deputies in deadly standoff at Chatsworth home
Shots were fired at deputies early Monday morning as they responded to reports of a domestic disturbance, leading to a standoff with a man who was later found dead inside the residence with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies respon...
LAPD detectives say some women cited in South Bay massage parlor sting may be trafficking victims
Police say prostitution can occur behind closed doors inside some spas and massage parlors, where detectives warn the work can involve victims of human trafficking....
Driver stops for gas during high-speed chase from West Valley to Pasadena
A wild police chase stretched from the West Valley to Pasadena on Sunday night -- and the driver even stopped for gas in the middle of the chase.
Police chase suspect stops to fill gas mid-pursuit
A driver led a half-hour police chase across Los Angeles. At one point during the chase, the suspect stopped to fill a full tank of gas mid-pursuit.
Dove fire burns near Yosemite, prompting evacuation orders in Sonora
First reported about 3 p.m. Sunday, the Dove Fire had grown to 166 acres within a matter of hours.
Police chase suspect stops, fills full tank of gas mid-pursuit in Los Angeles County
A police chase is underway in Los Angeles.
Dramatic police chase in San Fernando Valley
At least two people are arrested after leading a dramatic 15-minute police chase across the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles.
Boyle Heights cancer patient sues Lineage over warehouse fire, lingering air quality concerns
A Boyle Heights cancer patient is suing Lineage Inc., alleging the June warehouse fire forced him to spend money on air purifiers, higher utility bills and other related expenses....
Boyle Heights cancer patient files lawsuit against Lineage over warehouse fire
A Boyle Heights cancer patient is suing Lineage, alleging that he has spent large sums of money on air purifiers and utility costs due to the June fire....
L.A. firefighters mourn colleague killed in highway collision with semi truck
Firefighter Stan Reza had been with the Los Angeles Fire Department for three years. He was killed in a crash on the 605 Freeway on Friday.
Woman killed in brutal assault at Santa Monica assisted living facility, police say
The incident happened Saturday afternoon at a facility in the 1900 block of Pico Boulevard.
ABC7 Eyewitness News takes home 4 Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards
In addition to awards for our SoCal wildfire coverage, live parade coverage and more -- Anchor David Ono received the most prestigious honor of the night: the Governor's Award....
Multiple people injured in collision involving Waymo near downtown Los Angeles
Waymo suggests its car is not at fault in the accident that was initially reported as an auto-pedestrian collision. LAPD said at noon Sunday that the police investigation was ongoing....
LAPD chases vehicle in San Fernando Valley
Police are chasing a vehicle near the Van Nuys Airport on Sunday night. NewsChopper4 is above the pursuit. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information arrives....
Multiple people injured in Seattle Center shooting, police say
Multiple people were injured as gunfire erupted at Seattle Center, police said, a gathering place for cultural and arts events that was hosting a major food festival over the weekend. Seattle Police did not indicate the conditions of any of the people struck by gunfire, nor did i...
Berlin police seek 21-year-old after vehicle crashes into crowd during LGBTQ+ parade
Police identified a 21-year-old man who allegedly drove a vehicle into a crowd during Berlin's LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Lineage says it's cleaned 'nearly half' of food waste in Boyle Heights warehouse
Remediation work continues at Lineage Logistics, where residents and nearby businesses have had to deal with odor complaints as rotten food remains inside the ruined cold-storage Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights nearly one month after the fire. (Allen J. Schaben / Los...
Gunman fires into crowd in downtown LA; 2 wounded, 1 critically, police say
Two people were wounded, one critically, when a man armed with a handgun fired into a large crowd in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires
Cone Camp participants prepare to launch a weighted line into a sugar pine tree in Pollock Pines on July 15, 2026. (Anna Hoch-Kenney / CalMatters) A windowless warehouse on the outskirts of Davis shelters pieces of California’s forests. Icy air swirls and fogs around 42,000 pound...
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police, officials say
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that...
Two vehicle crash involving Waymo leaves several injured near downtown LA
Several people were critically injured after a vehicle and a Waymo were involved in a crash early Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers received the call about the crash shortly before 6 a.m. near the 1000 b...
Off-duty Los Angeles firefighter killed in crash with big rig in Whittier
The Los Angeles Fire Department identified a firefighter who was killed in an off-duty crash with a big rig on the 605 Freeway.
Police prepare for possible 'organized gathering' in Newport Beach this weekend after July 4th chaos
Newport Beach police said that they are aware of a proposed "organized gathering" this weekend and are making preparations to deal with any potential lawbreaking akin to what happened over July 4....
Multiple people hurt, truck engulfed in flames in reported wrong-way crash on 210 Freeway
Multiple people are hurt after a reported wrong-way crash in the San Fernando Valley. All but one WB lane of the 210 Freeway was closed near Osborne Street....
Multiple people hurt, truck engulfed in flames in possible wrong-way crash on 210 Freeway
Multiple people are hurt after a possible wrong-way crash in the San Fernando Valley. All but one westbound lane of the 210 Freeway was closed near Osborne Street....
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hurt in a car crash, limited as training camp opens
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car crash earlier this month that will limit his participation at the start of training camp.
2 young people on motorized bikes injured in Long Beach hit-and-run, police say
A hit-and-run crash in Long Beach left two young people believed to be riding motorized bikes injured on Saturday, police said. The collision happened near East Market Street and Elm Avenue just before 6:30 p.m., according to the Long Beach Police Department. Police say the preli...
Homicide investigation underway after woman dies inside Santa Monica apartment
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a homicide investigation after a woman died at her apartment in Santa Monica on Saturday, police said. The Santa Monica Police Department received a call about a woman needing medical attention at an apartment complex in th...
LAFD member killed in off-duty crash
Los Angeles Fire Department crew member Stan Reza was killed in an off-duty crash on July 24.
More victims sought after Apple Valley caretaker arrested for alleged sexual assault
Investigators are looking for more possible victims after an Apple Valley caretaker was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, authorities said Saturday. Howard Parker, 55, was taken into custody in the 10000 block of Crow Road at around 5 p.m. Thursday following reports of abu...
LAPD chief describes how police have been using drones as first responders
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell described how police have been using drones as first responders as part of a pilot program that began nearly a year ago.