First human case of bird flu detected in LA County

The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the county Department of Public Health.

LAPD officer injured in South LA crash

The driver of the other car was questioned, but police haven't disclosed the cause of the crash or if the man will face any charges.

City of LA fined after animal shelter employee mauled by dog

The city of Los Angeles will have to pay $563,250 in penalties for failing to evaluate and correct overcrowding at its San Pedro shelter, which led to a longtime employee being mauled by a dog, officials announced.

Best Friends Animal Society seeks foster families

With so many dogs crowding into Los Angeles-area shelters, there’s now a growing influx of newborn puppies, many of whom require round-the-clock care that is difficult for shelters to provide.