California Highway Patrol ‘crime suppression teams’ head to LA, San Bernardino
Gov. Newsom is turning to the California Highway Patrol to help crack down on crime in some of the state's biggest cities by assigning them to Crime Suppression Teams.
Los Angeles City Council considers supporting drone surveillance ban
The Los Angeles City Council is considering whether to support a bill that would ban surveillance drones.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles laying off more than 250 workers
Children's Hospital Los Angeles is laying off more than 250 workers amid growing financial challenges and hospital restructuring.
LA County DA calls on Newsom to increase Prop 36 funding
Los Angeles County officials are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators to increase funding for Proposition 36. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman argues that without the needed funding, the implementation of Prop. 36 is "slower" and jails are not equipped to act as treatment centers....
Man pleads guilty to pointing laser at LAPD helicopter during protests against immigration raids
A Riverside County man pleaded guilty to aiming a laser pointer at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter.
Long Beach Homeowner Opens Fire on Burglars, Suspects Crash and Flee
LONG BEACH — Police are investigating a shooting and crash that occurred after an attempted burglary Tuesday night in the 900 block of Gladys Avenue. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded at approximately 7:48 p.m. on August 26, 2025, after reports of gunfire in the area. When officers...
Lyft driver attacked, insulted by woman passenger he picked up in Newport Beach
WESTMINSTER, Calif. - A rideshare driver says he was harassed, insulted and kicked in the head by two women he picked up in Newport Beach, an encounter captured on his dashcam. What we know:. The Lyft driver, identified as Tinh, said he picked up two women late on Aug. 19...
Southern California Cities Top U.S. ‘Dirtiest’ List
A LawnStarter study ranks Southern California cities among the dirtiest in the U.S., with San Bernardino and Los Angeles taking the top two spots.
Copper thief blamed for 911 outage at L.A. County police department
A copper wire thief was to blame for a 911 system failure at a Los Angeles County police department earlier this month, authorities said Thursday. On Aug. 7 at around 2:30 a.m., the Arcadia Police Department’s communications center went down, preventing 911 calls from being answered. “Redundant measures were...
Pizza Restaurant in Los Angeles Ordered Closed Over Vermin Infestation
The Torrance location of pizza chain Shakey’s Pizza Parlor was closed temporarily on August 26. The County of Los Angeles Public Health took the step following a vermin infestation at the pizzeria. Inspectors also noted additional violations at the establishment. Please note that the report mentioned here is from...
