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March 8, 2024

LA Fire Department calls to end sending mental health workers on 911 calls: 'Sound in theory' not practice

The Los Angeles Times reported that the LAFD is recommending an end to the Therapeutic Transportation program that sends mental health workers to some 911 calls.

March 5, 2024

Male California nurse accused of sex attack on unconscious patient, may be more victims: police

A male nurse in California has been released on bail after he was charged with sexually assaulting a female patient at a hospital in Riverside, with police fearing there may be more victims.

March 5, 2024

LA prosecutor says boss Gascón sent cops to intimidate her at home after blowing whistle on soft-on-crime memo

A Los Angeles prosecutor says she received a hand-delivered reprimand after blowing the whistle on a soft-on-crime policy when an armed officer arrived to her house.

March 5, 2024

Progressive LA County DA Gascon faces 11 primary challengers amid uproar over crime

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, who has faced widespread accusations of being soft on crime, is facing almost a dozen opponents in his bid for re-election.

March 1, 2024

Naked woman attacks Venice Beach visitor with spiked club on video

Two women seen brawling on Los Angeles' iconic Venice Beach, one of them naked, as they swing clubs and send passersby jumping to safety on video.

February 28, 2024

LA squatters take over luxury Hollywood Hills mansion, rent rooms to OnlyFans models: report

Squatters allegedly trashed a swanky Hollywood Hills mansion. It was even allegedly used by OnlyFans models to create content, a real estate agent told Fox 11.

February 28, 2024

Ye, Ty Dolla $ign sued by Donna Summer estate for using 'I Feel Love' after permission was denied

The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging they illegally used her 1977 song “I Feel Love" in their most recent collaboration.

February 28, 2024

Husband of American killed by Mexico cartel says they fled Los Angeles over crime

The widower of a Los Angeles woman shot and killed in cartel crossfire at a beach club in Tulum, Mexico, said they had fled crime in California.

February 27, 2024

Closure of beloved California bookstore highlights struggles of small businesses in expensive state

A new report about a closing California bookstore noted how it's an example of elderly small business owners struggling with changing times and the post-COVID economy.

February 25, 2024

Hollywood residents grow frustrated with local leaders over homeless problem

Residents around the Hollywood area voiced their anger over the growing homeless encampment problem in their city and are considering changing their votes.