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July 2, 2022

Los Angeles County Sheriff says 'criminal threat' made against deputies

The Los Angeles County Sheriff said that a station received a "criminal threat" against deputies on Friday, which may have been inspired by comments at a public meeting.

July 1, 2022

Los Angeles County DA George Gascon plea to supporters on recall: They will ‘reverse our progress’

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon said the recall effort against him is being led by Republicans and police unions opposed to his progressive ideals

June 30, 2022

Slain California police officers honored at memorial service

California mourners memorialized two Los Angeles-area police officers Thursday who were killed by a suspect during a gun fight.

June 30, 2022

LA mountain lions and Mumbai leopards, two big cats in urban jungles

The major cities of LA and Mumbai are the world's only two megacities with large felines — mountain lions in one, leopards in the other.

June 30, 2022

West Hollywood City Council members say public safety will 'increase' with fewer sheriff's deputies

Multiple members of the West Hollywood, California, city council are standing by their decision to vote for a budget that cuts armed police staffing amid a crime surge.

June 30, 2022

California mom attacked in hit-and-run joins Gascon recall effort: He's responsible for this disaster

Rachel Hart joined the Recall Gascon Campaign after the suspect who hit her and her baby in Venice, California, was only given a five-month sentence.

June 29, 2022

Los Angeles father, son found dead in possible murder-suicide

A father and son were found dead in a Los Angeles neighborhood Tuesday evening and authorities believe it could be a possible murder-suicide.

June 29, 2022

Southern CA firework seizure totaled 14,000 pounds

A Southern California suburb was raided for possession of illegal fireworks. Police report there were seven tons of fireworks at the home and in a local storage unit.

June 29, 2022

Trans skateboarder who won first prize against teen is a combat vet, dad who was rejected from the Olympics

Trans skateboarder Ricci And Tres, who recently beat a 13 year-old girl at a LA competition, talked about having children, an ex-wife, and military service in a previous interview.

June 28, 2022

West Hollywood votes to cut Los Angeles County sheriff funding amid crime wave

West Hollywood, California officials approved a plan Monday to reduce funding for Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies as crime escalates in the community.