Los Angeles police seek to ID toddler found during car theft case
The boy is described by the LAPD as having “medium complexion and curly brown hair” and wearing a light gray quarter-zip sweater.
3 sustain minor injuries in DTLA train-vehicle crash
Three people sustained injuries Monday when a Metro light rail train was involved in a collision with a vehicle in downtown Los Angeles. The collision involving an A (Blue) Line train was reported about 8:25 a.m.
December 30, 1907: Old Soldiers of the Civil War, Held as Drunks, Get Free...
Note: This is an encore post from 2006. James Sullivan, 64, was a prisoner of the Confederates held at Belle Isle, Libby and Andersonville, where he and war correspondent Albert D. Richardson. escaped by tunneling for three months with a spoon. Henry Russell, formerly of the 4th Cavalry, was held...
A look at the most bizarre stories of 2025
Los Angeles is no stranger to weird stories. This year featured a string of bizarre stories that ranged from strange crimes to unexpected animal encounters. Here’s a look at some of 2025 ’s most unusual and eye-catching stories. Over three dozen live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages...
Authorities pursue burglary suspect through Los Angeles County
The pursuit was located in South Gate as of 6:55 a.m.
Lawsuit Claims L.A. Ignored Fire Safety in High-Risk Developments
Los Angeles is being sued for allegedly ignoring fire safety regulations in high-risk areas. The lawsuit claims 75 violations of state standards.
DUI suspect arrested after crashing, flipping car in Boyle Heights
A woman suspected of driving under the influence was taken into custody after crashing and flipping her car in Boyle Heights overnight.
1 dead, 3 injured in East LA shooting near 5 Freeway
One person is dead and three others were injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in East Los Angeles near the 5 Freeway, authorities said.
Federal judge dismisses case against Los Angeles TikTok influencer shot by federal agents during...
The judge said Carlitos Ricardo Parias was illegally deprived of access to counsel while held in custody, and the government failed to comply with discovery deadlines.
Landslide was “most likely cause” of Castaic gas pipeline break, SoCalGas says
The natural gas pipeline that ruptured on Saturday afternoon, temporarily closing the 5 Freeway and forcing thousands of people to shelter in place in Castaic, was likely caused by land movement, according to SoCalGas.
