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June 15, 2022

Embattled Los Angeles DA George Gascon loses top aide as recall effort gains steam

An aide to Los Angeles County District George Gascon is leaving the embattled DA's office to focus on San Francisco's tourism sector as Gascon faces a potential recall.

June 15, 2022

Slain California police officers shot by suspect on probation leave behind kids, including twin boys

Officials in El Monte, California identified two police officers killed in a shootout by an alleged suspect with a prior criminal history. Both slain officers leave behind children.

June 15, 2022

California suspect who killed two El Monte police officers was on probation for gun charge, sources say

The suspected gunman who killed two California police officers during a shootout was on probation for a gun charge and received a lighter than usual sentence.

June 15, 2022

Slain LA area police officers were 'ambushed' by 'coward' while 'trying to keep a family safe,' officials say

Officials in El Monte, in Los Angeles County, California, said Tuesday night that the two slain officers were "essentially ambushed" by a "coward" while "trying to keep a family safe."

June 15, 2022

Los Angeles DA George Gascon recall group says it has collected required signatures to put matter on ballot

The recall group trying to oust Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon said it was collected enough signatures to put the question on November's ballot.

June 15, 2022

Two Los Angeles-area police officers die after shootout with suspect

Two Los Angeles-area police officers are dead following a shootout with a suspect Tuesday, officials said, just 24 hours after a California Highway Patrol officer was shot in L.A. County.

June 14, 2022

Los Angeles area gas station gunpoint robbery caught on video, suspects still at large

A gas station near Los Angeles, California, was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend by suspects who stole an estimated $4,000 in cash and coins, police said.

June 14, 2022

California Highway Patrol officer shooting suspect arrested after manhunt

An hours-long manhunt to catch a suspect who allegedly shot a California Highway Patrol officer in Los Angeles ended with an arrest Tuesday, authorities said.

June 14, 2022

Mexican national, former LA resident gets 15 years for producing child porn, threatening minor's family

A U.S. judge sentenced Mexican national and former Los Angeles resident, Jorge Coronado Gonzalez, to 15 years for producing child pornography and coering a minor.

June 13, 2022

Los Angeles hit-and-run driver injured leg after mowing down mom and baby, police reveal

A 16-year-old in a stolen car hurt his leg after running over a Los Angeles mom and her infant's stroller in a Venice hit-and-run crash last summer.