LA, California cities `overrun' by rats, study says

Fueled by an increasing homeless population and government restrictions on select pesticides, rat infestations have spiked in major cities across California, most notably Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, according to a report released on Tuesday by a political action committee.

L.A. Mayor Disaster Preps

Mayor Eric Garcetti called on residents to step up their disaster preparedness. He’s said many times, we should, “be prepared, have a plan.” But now, he wants us to do more than be prepared at our home and workplace. He’s calling on us to organize the neighbors around our homes to add a first layer of support.

Fourth of July in Downtown LA

A grand Fourth of July celebration was put together in downtown L.A. Grand Park hosted its annual fireworks extravaganza.

Ex-con charged with brutally attacking woman in Burbank

An ex-con is charged with attempted murder for an apparently random and brutal attack on a woman in Burbank.The charges against Hector Manuel Ulloa include allegations that he used a glass bottle as a deadly weapon. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.