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LAPD ending agreement with surveillance company Flock Safety
The Los Angeles Police Department is ending its agreement with surveillance tech company Flock Safety, Eyewitness News has learned.
Driver gets jail time after brake-checking semi-truck in road rage crash
A San Jose man was sentenced to 60 days in county jail for lying to his insurance company after he brake-checked a semi-truck on the freeway in a fit of road rage, prosecutors said....
Randolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ actor, dies at 80: Reports
Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his iconic role as Johnny Gage on "Emergency!," has died at 80, according to reports.
Summit Fire triggers evacuations in Antelope Valley
The Summit Fire is burning in a part of the Antelope Valley that is dotted with Joshua trees and other desert plants.(CalFire)This is a developing story and will be updated. For the most up-to-date information about the fire, you can check:CalFire incident pageLatest evacuation m...
Person in custody in connection with quadruple stabbing in University Park: LAPD
One person was taken into custody after four people were stabbed in University Park on Friday night, police said. The stabbing happened near the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Flower Street near the University of Southern California at around 10:15 p.m., according to the ...
Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 1,300 acres, prompts evacuations
A brush fire broke out during mid-90-degree temperatures in the Antelope Valley community of Llano Friday and has scorched 1,300 acres.
Summit Fire explodes to 1,300+ acres near LA County line, evacuations ordered
The fast-moving Summit Fire has scorched over 1,300 acres near the LA-San Bernardino County line, triggering mandatory evacuations as structures are threatened....
Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 600 acres, prompts evacuations
A brush fire broke out during mid-90-degree temperatures in the Antelope Valley community of Llano Friday and has scorched 600 acres.
Summit Fire in Southern California's Antelope Valley prompts evacuation orders - CBS News
Summit Fire in Southern Califo...
Investigation underway after minor fatally stabbed in El Monte
Authorities on Friday were investigating the fatal stabbing of a minor in El Monte. The incident was reported on Friday, July 10, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., in the 2600 block of North Potrero Avenue in El Monte, according to the El Monte Police Department and the Los An...
Randolph Mantooth, who played medic in NBC's ‘Emergency!', dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series during the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday. Mantooth’s role and the show, which ran for five years, changed the wa...
Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her....
Lucerne Valley brush fire ignites multiple structures; ammunition reported exploding
A brush fire in Lucerne Valley quickly moved toward homes and outhouses in Lucerne Valley Friday afternoon.
9 months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza
Palestinian children leap into the air while playing on a trampoline in northern Gaza's militarized orange zone of Beit Lahia, on May 31.(Anas Baba / NPR) GAZA CITY, Gaza, and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — On a small rickety table, under a tent made of worn-out tarps, four friend...
Gunman in deadly California high school graduation shooting caught in Texas, police say
After one person was killed and three injured in a shooting at a Northern California high school after a graduation ceremony in early June, the Fairfield Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old suspect....
Dwayne Wayde's son Zaire charged with felony after domestic violence arrest in Burbank
Zaire Wade, son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, faces a felony domestic violence charge in Los Angeles carrying potential prison time.
NBCLA investigation helps unlock millions for fire recovery in Pacific Palisades, Altadena
A Palisades Fire survivor said Friday that NBC Los Angeles’ report helped push local and state leaders to direct millions of dollars in wildfire recovery money to projects in the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas. The Community Recovery Coordination Council, a Pacific Palisa...
Man found shot to death at Hollywood apartment building, search for suspect underway
A man was shot to death at an apartment building in Hollywood overnight, and police are searching for a suspect.
2 killed, 4 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Hyde Park, LAFD says
Two people were killed and four others injured in a multi-vehicle crash in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles.
Oregon woman's 1993 death reclassified as homicide, cold case reopened
More than 30 years after Astrid Bridges was found dead in her Gresham, Oregon, home, authorities have reopened the case after the Medical Examiner's Office reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide....
2 found dead at Westwood home after being shot in possible murder-suicide, police say
Two people were found dead at a home in Westwood, and police were investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide.
Hospital visits from e-bike crashes quadruple in Riverside County
The number of hospital visits stemming from electric bike crashes has surged in Riverside County, according to latest data shared by the Riverside University Health System (RUHS). Countless videos on social media show e-bike riders zipping through traffic, running stop signs a...
Safety concerns over solar panels were raised a year before massive Boyle Heights fire
The rooftop solar panels that a cold storage company says may be the cause of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire were the subject of a request for change at City Hall, records reviewed by The Times and interviews show. The company says it was seeking a safer alternative....
Crews battle fire at house under construction in Pacific Palisades
Crews responded to a fire at a house under construction in the Pacific Palisades on Friday afternoon, officials said. Heavy fire was reported at the two-story, single-family home on West Northfield Street between El Medio Avenue and North Almar Street just before 4 p.m., accor...
Newport Beach proposes holiday restrictions after 'TikTok Takeover' triggers 400+ arrests
Newport Beach residents are demanding strict holiday checkpoints and non-resident restrictions for future 4th of July events after a viral TikTok challenge led to over 400 holiday arrests....
Camarillo ICE raid 911 calls describe chaos at Glass House Farms
Audio logs released by Ventura County Fire reveal deep panic and emergency response delays during the massive federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo last summer....
Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts evacuation orders in northern LA County
Evacuation orders were issued near Llano in northern LA County after the fast-moving Summit Fire was reported Friday afternoon. As of 2:30 p.m., the brush fire burning near the LA and San Bernardino County border scorched at least 600 acres, according to the LA County Office o...
California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?
CalFire firefighters cut a fire line during an uncontrolled fire using hand tools and chain saws at the Hughes Fire in Castaic, on Jan. 22, 2025. (David McNew / Getty Images)The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative.Three ...
Newport Beach residents call for restricted access on July 4th
Those arrested or cited during the mayhem in Newport Beach on the Fourth of July were mostly split between California and Arizona residents, ranging from age 13 to 39, according to data provided by the Newport Beach Police Department....
Los Angeles authorities on alert over potential ‘takeovers' or illegal gatherings
A growing number of law enforcement agencies across Southern California are on high alert about possible “takeovers” or illegal gatherings after an Orange County coastal city became a target during the Fourth of July weekend. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department sent a...
Murder suicide probe underway in residential area of Westwood
A possible murder suicide investigation was underway in Westwood after a man and woman were found dead with gunshot wounds Friday. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call at around 5:40 a.m. Friday on Holmby Avenue near Wellworth Avenue, just west o...
RV fire spreads to brush on side of 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar, shutting down westbound lanes
An RV fire on the 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar spread to the nearby brush, forcing the closure of most westbound lanes Friday morning.
2 killed in multiple-car crash in South LA neighborhood
Two people were killed Friday morning in a multiple-vehicle crash in Los Angeles’ Hyde Park area. The crash was reported in the 3300 block of West 78th Street in the South LA neighborhood. Two people died at the scene of the three-car crash, authorities said. At least four ...
RV fire on 60 Freeway spreads to roadside brush in Diamond Bar
Firefighters worked Friday morning to put out a brushfire touched off by an RV that caught fire on the right shoulder of the 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar. The RV fire was reported at 3:46 a.m. Friday on the westbound Pomona Freeway just east of Diamond Bar Boulevard, according to...
Boyle Heights residents boo Mayor Karen Bass, Lineage executives at heated town hall over warehouse fire
Boyle Heights residents angrily confronted Mayor Karen Bass, other elected officials and Lineage executives during a contentious town hall over the warehouse fire cleanup....
LAPD: About $200,000 worth of items stolen from rapper's Mar Vista home
A group of armed men broke into the Mar Vista home of rapper Jamari Spencer early Friday and took off with $200,000 worth of items, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD tells NBC4 Investigates that Spencer was inside his home recording music at the time whe...
'Real Housewives of Orange County's' Jennifer Pedranti says son was involved in starting brushfire
"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Jennifer Pedranti confirmed her son was involved in starting a seven-acre brushfire in Ladera Ranch. Fire officials said the incident was under investigation....
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said Friday. Several victims of the fire in Almeria were found inside burnt-out vehicles. Eight others ...
Frustration, fury reign at Boyle Heights town hall on Lineage warehouse fire
City officials, local leaders and residents met with Lineage executives after a devastating fire affected Boyle Heights. Officials said the company has provided few answers....
'RHOC' star Jennifer Pedranti says son was involved in starting fire in Ladera Ranch:
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Jennifer Pedranti says her son started a fire that burned in Ladera Ranch.
Don't Newport Beach my Huntington Beach, police tell online 'takeover' promoters
Huntington Beach Police are warning online organizers and promoters attempting a "takeover" that they will be prosecuted for any criminality.
Evacuation warnings issued as more than 100 firefighters battle Lake Piru brush fire
A brush fire erupted on the border of Ventura and Los Angeles counties amid sizzling temperatures Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuation warnings near Lake Piru....
Watch, warning or advisory? Making sense of SoCal heat wave terms
When forecasters use words like "watch," advisory" and "warning," they have specific meanings.(Frederic J. Brown / Getty Images)It’s hot out there, and it’s only going to get hotter.National Weather Service forecasters issued a slew of alerts this week as a heat wave settles into...
Garden Grove man loses home, prized collection in fire believed to be caused by fireworks
A Garden Grove man lost nearly all of his belongings after a fire possibly caused by fireworks destroyed his home.
LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist, homophobic comments may face criminal case
An attorney for LAPD officer Daniel Flores said his client could face criminal prosecution for recording conversations by members of the unit tasked with deciding who can join the police force. New details about Flores' recordings were disclosed in a lawsuit he filed against the ...
Man robbed of gold chain, violently attacked by group of suspects in Santa Ana, police say
Santa Ana police are asking for the public's help identifying multiple suspects accused of assaulting and robbing a 24-year-old man.
Frustration boils over at Boyle Heights town hall for Lineage warehouse fire
Dozens of people were unable to get into the town hall Thursday evening in Boyle Heights as demonstrators chanted and held signs outside, sharing their concerns about the cleanup and recovery efforts following the fire at the Lineage Logistics cold food storage warehouse. Fire...
How to drink like a Spaniard without leaving LA
The three house gin tonics at Telefèric Barcelona in Long Beach, each an homage to a different region of Spain. (Gab Chabrán / LAist )When I was 16, my family moved to Madrid, where I got a crash course in Spanish culture — including a legal drinking age that happened to match m...
California will see its first monsoon storms of the season, raising fire concerns
The storms could bring dry lightning to the Sierra Nevada, Bay Area and eastern deserts, along with gusty winds and above-normal temperatures.
Teen on e-motorcycle tried to engage officers in a pursuit, police say. He ended up getting much more
An e-motorcycle rider in downtown Palm Springs apparently trying to engage officers in a chase paid the price for forgetting a key component of police pursuits: the eyes in the sky....
Oxnard PD issues warning after electric motorcycle rider injured in parking lot crash
An electric motorcycle rider was seriously injured in Oxnard after crashing a Surron e-moto that was fraudulently registered with the DMV.
FBI, FAA investigating after drone strikes LAPD helicopter in Tarzana
The FBI and the FAA are investigating after a Los Angeles Police Department Airbus AS350 helicopter was struck by a drone in Tarzana earlier this week, the agencies confirmed to NBC Los Angeles on Thursday. The helicopter was on patrol when a “relatively large drone,” approxim...
LA real estate agent will pay $20K and face probation in post-Eaton Fire rent hike case
Altadena residents inspect their destroyed property after the Eaton Fire.(Brian Feinzimer / LAist)A real estate agent who calls himself “Mr La Cañada” has been sentenced after facing one of first criminal price gouging charges filed in the wake of last year’s Los Angeles County f...
Police across CA now writing citations for violators of new 'daylighting' parking restrictions
Police across California have started issuing citations for a law that restricts parking in an effort to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe in crosswalks....
Murder suspect in custody after police chase ends in overturn crash in Hollywood
A murder suspect was taken into custody after a police chase ended with a crash on a street in Hollywood and an SUV overturned onto its side.