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February 11, 2024

'A heart for criminals': Grieving mom of shooting victim confronts DA George Gascón over lax crime policies

Emma Rivas, a grieving mom whose son was shot and killed in Los Angeles, called out District Attorney George Gascón's allegedly lax gang-related policies Sunday on the Fox News Channel.

February 10, 2024

Gascón pressed at Los Angeles County DA debate over lax policies on gang-related crime enhancements

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was criticized during a district attorney debate over his policies on gang-related crime enhancements.

February 8, 2024

Los Angeles freeway fire prompts California to recommend rule changes for leasing under freeways

After an arson fire at a storage space beneath a Los Angeles freeway forced the road to close, state officials are recommending changes to the leasing program rules.

February 7, 2024

First Asian-American chief appointed to head LAPD

Los Angeles' civilian Board of Police Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously selected Assistant Chief Dominic Choi to serve as the LAPD's interim chief.

February 6, 2024

Los Angeles Fire Department uses helicopter to rescue man, dog from Los Angeles River

The Los Angeles Fire Department Air Ops used a helicopter to rescue a man who "jumped in the flowing water in pursuit of his dog," they said.

February 6, 2024

Gavin Newsom overrules California parole board that wanted to free gang member who murdered minister early

California Gov. Gavin Newsom overruled a state Board of Parole decision to free murderer Derek Eugene Pettis, who killed chaplain Bruce Bryan in 1994.

February 3, 2024

Person drowns in Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium lake

Someone drowned in a lake outside SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles on Friday, authorities said, without revealing the identity of the person.

February 2, 2024

Authorities may have information in long-running California burro killing investigation

Nineteen burros were found shot to death along a stretch if Interstate 15 in 2019. Investigators have new leads on the type of weapon used, as well as possible involved vehicles.

February 1, 2024

Taggers vandalize 27 floors of luxury Los Angeles high-rise left abandoned by Chinese developers

Taggers vandalized nearly 30 floors of an abandoned luxury high-rise building in Downtown Los Angeles that has been left abandoned for nearly five years by Chinese developers.

February 1, 2024

Beverly Hills police detain armed suspect at Waldorf Astoria hotel ahead of Grammys party

Beverly Hills police say they have detained a suspect at the city’s famous Waldorf Astoria after responding to an active threat situation.