Stabbing suspect in custody after Northridge standoff forces evacuations
A stabbing suspect was taken into custody following a standoff with police in Northridge, which forced residents in the neighborhood to evacuate Friday morning.
LA neighborhood swamped with parked Waymos causing frustration among residents
Residents in Westchester say Waymo cars have been repeatedly parking on their blocks at all hours, turning quiet residential streets into staging areas.
Gas Main Scare Triggers Shelter Order at Lynwood’s San Miguel and Norton
A reported gas main break at the intersection of San Miguel Avenue and Norton Avenue in Lynwood sent fire crews rushing in Thursday evening, as officials ordered people nearby to shelter in place while they checked out the leak. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said units were on scene...
One crash, 3 trucking firms found liable in California nuclear verdict
A nuclear verdict handed down by a California jury this week is not just another big payout to a plaintiff from a trucking company defendant, or in this case, multiple defendants. It also is a reminder to trucking companies that subcontract work to another firm or hire an independent owner...
Hour-long police chase across LA County
A driver, initially feared to be armed and dangerous, led an hour-plus car chase from Pomona to the Lancaster area.
New hospital program brings amputations to zero for at-risk diabetic patients
LOS ANGELES -- More than three decades after a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, Michelle Caldwell says her disease is better controlled than ever. She keeps regular appointments with her endocrinologist, primary care provider, dietician and pharmacist at MLK Community Medical Group, the outpatient arm of MLK Community Hea
MWD Taxing Homeowners to Cover Up True Cost of Water
LA WATCHDOG - In April, the politically appointed directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approved the $2.3 billion budget that includes a rate increase of 6.2% for its 26 member agencies. It also announced a “small increase” in its special tax on properties that amounts to $12 a year for th
DEA, LAPD drug operation at MacArthur Park leads to several arrests
Authorities say this is the second phase of their "Free MacArthur Park" initiative, which is a multi-phase effort that began in May to disrupt the sale of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illegal narcotics.
Measure to give noncitizens the right to vote in LA city elections to go...
The Los Angeles City Council took one step closer toward possibly giving noncitizens the right to vote in city elections, agreeing to put the measure on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Police chase involving possibly armed suspect on 5 Freeway in Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A police chase is underway along the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles County. SkyFOX was over the scene as the suspect led the California Highway Patrol on a chase on Thursday, June 18. Officials fear the suspect may be armed and dangerous. This is a...
