6 unlicensed contractors charged in $1.2M wildfire recovery sting in Pacific Palisades

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged six unlicensed contractors targeting wildfire survivors in the Pacific Palisades disaster zone following a sting operation.

LA County announces July 4th crackdown on street takeovers

Los Angeles County law enforcement is increasing enforcement and fines up to $1,000 for illegal street takeovers during Independence Day weekend.

LAPD arrests 2 after hit-and-run pursuit ends in Watts

A pursuit of a hit-and-run suspect ended in the Nickerson Gardens housing development in Watts Friday night, where LAPD officers detained two suspects.

LA County targeting holiday street takeovers
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that deputies are ramping up enforcement against illegal street takeovers this Fourth of July weekend, warning that participants will be ticketed.

Suspect in 210 Freeway shooting dead, tow truck driver critical
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A suspect who allegedly shot and critically injured a tow truck driver was fatally shot by California Highway Patrol officers Friday in Covina.

6 charged with operating as illegal contractors in Palisades Fire zone
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The charges stem from a joint undercover operation conducted by the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation and the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), officials announced Thursday.

Missing mother and daughter found safe after disappearing in San Gorgonio Wilderness

A mother and daughter missing on the hazardous Vivian Creek Trail in San Bernardino County have been found safe and walked out on their own, according to authorities.

Woman allegedly planned to kill husband, burn home amid financial struggles, sheriff says

A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.

Pursuit ends in fatal shooting at Covina gas station
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A tow truck driver is fighting for his life after they were allegedly shot by a suspect who was later shot and killed by CHP officers after a police chase.

Moorpark man sentenced to one year in jail for death Jewish protester at Israel-Palestine protest

Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji was sentenced to one year in jail and two years of probation for the involuntary manslaughter of 69-year-old Paul Kessler during a 2023 protest in Thousand Oaks.

Alleged lifeguard secretly recorded speaks out
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Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room.

Customers accuse auto repair shop owner of wrongdoing
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Customers and a former employee are accusing John Wright, owner of Gary's Auto Collision Center in Newhall, of leaving vehicles unrepaired for months or even years while refusing to release them. Wright denies the allegations.

Moorpark man sentenced in 2023 protest death case
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In a deal for a more lenient sentence, Loay Alnaji pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and battery with serious bodily injury in the death of Paul Kessler, officials confirmed.

Suspect shot by officer at Thousand Oaks hospital
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The shooting happened Thursday afternoon at Los Robles Regional Medical Center near the intersection of Janss and Lynn roads.

Pursuit suspect fatally shot by CHP officers in Covina
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A suspected assault on a tow truck driver on the 210 Freeway sparked a multi-city police pursuit early Friday morning.