High LADWP bills take center stage in Bass-Raman mayoral race
As frustration grows over rising LADWP bills, L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is calling for an audit and greater oversight of the utility.
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Rapper Blueface reportedly detained while livestreaming in Southern California
Rapper Blueface was reportedly detained by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in Santa Clarita after authorities responded to a report of a man with a gun at a local business, an incident that unfolded while the rapper was livestreaming. According to the watch commander at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…
California's Hug Act lets incarcerated youth embrace their parents
For young people held at Los Angeles County's juvenile hall, visits with their mothers have often come with a painful restriction: They can see their loved ones, but they cannot hug them.
New allegations suggest O.J. Simpson had help after 1994 murders
More than three decades after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, a new investigation is raising questions about whether the former NFL star had help covering up the 1994 killings. The allegations, detailed in a bombshell investigation published Sunday…
OEM employee files lawsuit, claims LA County punished him for blowing whistle on Eaton Fire response
A senior employee in Los Angeles County's OEM has filed a lawsuit, alleging he faced retaliation after blowing the whistle on the county's response during the Eaton Fire.
California's latest Climate Change Assessment looks at what rising temperatures could mean for SoCal
California's fifth Climate Change Assessment was released on Monday, detailing what rising temperatures could mean for the ocean, the Golden State coastline and residents' safety.
Group of LA bars wins big after betting against the Dodgers
A group of Los Angeles bars doubled their money after betting $60,000 that the Dodgers would lose the NLCS. Laurie Perez reports.
Nearly $1 million in sports and Pokémon trading cards stolen from FedEx truck in Orange County
An investigation is underway after nearly $1 million in trading cards was stolen from a FedEx truck in Orange County last week. Lesley Marin reports.
California's fifth Climate Change Assessment looks at what rising temperatures could mean for SoCal
California's fifth Climate Change Assessment was released on Monday, detailing what rising temperatures could mean for the ocean, the Golden State coastline and residents' safety. Gio Insignares reports.
Los Coyotes Diagonal | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Long Beach for tonight's Look At This!
Reflect Orbital tests bright night tests catch residents off guard
Reflect Orbital's test in the middle of the desert caught a community off guard when a huge ray of light cut through the total darkness.
Dozens face federal charges for voter fraud allegations in California
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the Trump administration is emphasizing election security "only to cause chaos and fuel public distrust in our elections." Tom Wait reports.
City controller subpoenas LA28 records amid transparency dispute over Olympic finances
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia has issued a subpoena seeking financial records from LA28 after the organization allegedly failed to provide documents he requested in August.
Police seek more victims of accused child sex predator from Los Angeles
Police are looking for more potential victims of a Los Angeles man who allegedly used social media to contact minors in an attempt to sexually abuse them. The suspect, 21-year-old Sergio Cortes, used Instagram, Snapchat and X to request sexual images and videos from minors and attempt to meet them in person, according…
Family of Reseda teen with autism relieved upon his return following disappearance
A Reseda family is sighing in relief after their 18-year-old son, who has autism, was found after missing for three days.
West Hollywood approves pilot program to benefit street vendors, designate sales area
A pilot program was approved in West Hollywood aims to help street food vendors by designating an area for their sales, as it also helps them navigate permitting and other regulatory requirements.
Residents fight for anti-camping zone at 6th Street Bridge park
Residents on both sides of the L.A. River have raised concerns for months about the possibility of homeless encampments forming once the 6th Street Bridge park opens.
Trading cards worth nearly $1 million stolen from FedEx truck, PSA says
At least two pallets full of trading cards worth nearly $1 million collectively were stolen from a FedEx truck in Santa Ana, police announced Monday.
Woman rescued from sign above busy Southern California freeway
All lanes of the 55 Freeway in Santa Ana have reopened after a woman climbed over an overpass fence and onto a freeway sign platform, prompting an hourslong rescue operation that brought traffic to a standstill. Officers with the California Highway Patrol and crews with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to…
Officials seize nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine in Eastern Pacific
A team of U.S. and foreign officials recently worked together to seize nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine allegedly found on a manned speedboat in the Eastern Pacific, according to the Joint Interagency Task Force South. The boat was traveling off the coast of Costa Rica when a U.S. Government maritime patrol aircraft…
Long Beach congressman calls for probe after ICE agents accused of breaking man's arm
Video of an ICE arrest in Long Beach is drawing scrutiny. Now, a local congressman is calling for an investigation.
California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger
Several green card holders arrested in a Trump administration crackdown on alleged California voter fraud appeared in court Monday, with some saying they had no recollection of ever registering to cast ballots.
1 killed, 6 others hurt in shooting at Eastvale house party, deputies say
No arrests have been made after one person was killed and six others were hurt in a shooting at a house party in Eastvale on Saturday night, according to deputies.
Violent Long Beach ICE confrontation sparks calls for investigation
KTLA has reached out to officials at the Department of Homeland Security about this incident is awaiting a response. A Southern California congressman is calling for a full investigation after a Long Beach man who says he is a U.S. citizen was allegedly tased and suffered serious injuries during a confrontation with…
O.J. Simpson case: Unsealed court records reveal informant provided information about missing murder weapon
More than 30 years after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, unsealed court records are raising questions about the murder weapon.
Complaint alleges destructive Norte Fire that burned homes in San Clemente was caused by San Diego Gas & Electric equipment failure
An expected lawsuit alleges the destructive Norte Fire in Orange County was caused by a San Diego Gas & Electric equipment failure.
Skyrocketing LADWP bills becoming hot-button issue in L.A. mayoral race
"Outrageous," "unbelievable" and "downright insane." That's how some Angelenos are describing their recent Los Angeles Department of Water bills after the long, hot summer. Already struggling with the high cost of groceries and gas, many don't know how these utility bills are going to get paid. Los Angeles residents…
Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in rubble of Norte Fire
A family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family’s home once stood. Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority recovered the safe on Oct. 17 while helping a woman who lives in the San Juan…
OC judge signs off on $125 million GKN Aerospace hazmat settlement
An Orange County Superior Court judge on Monday approved a $125 million settlement with the operators of a Garden Grove plastics manufacturing plant where a chemical leak forced thousands of people from their homes and businesses in May.
'Help me!' Videos of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen spark outrage
Videos of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents have sparked outrage in the community.
How Connie Britton played two characters in Hulu's mystery series 'Phony'
Could you tell if your mom was switched out for an imposter? That's the premise of "Phony," starring Connie Britton and Sam Nivola. Watch Oct. 20 on Hulu.
LA Metro kicks off construction of East San Fernando Valley light rail line
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority broke ground Monday on a 6.7-mile light rail project that will run along Van Nuys Boulevard, marking the first local-stop commuter service to roll down the corridor in more than 70 years.
Woman riding e-bike dies in Huntington Beach after crashing into street curb
Another e-bike rider was killed in a collision over the weekend in Huntington Beach, marking the second time in months an e-bike rider was killed in the coastal city.
Nicolas Cage battles sinkhole that threatened his Malibu home
After a sinkhole swallowed his driveway in September, Nicolas Cage has received permits to remove debris and guard the home from further damage brought by tropical storms.
High-end sports car spontaneously ignites in police storage after crash that killed O.C. influencer
The wreckage of a 2019 McLaren involved in the fatal crash that killed two people in Orange County spontaneously caught fire while in storage.
More than $160K in designer handbags stolen in Sherman Oaks burglary
Thieves stole designer handbags and an amethyst stone during a home burglary in Sherman Oaks , the Los Angeles Police Department told NBC4 on Monday.
Man forces his way into occupied Echo Park home, police say
A man broke into an occupied residence in Echo Park on Monday and fled before officers arrived, police said.
Up to $50,000 reward offered in fatal North Hollywood hit-and-run
Los Angeles police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in North Hollywood early Monday before fleeing the scene in a light-colored SUV, authorities said.
L.A. residents complained about dangerous coyote months before it attacked a toddler, emails show
A coyote in Atwater Village attacked a child over the weekend.
Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state
Federal authorities charged 28 people in California with alleged illegal voter registration or voting, escalating the Trump administration's fight with state election officials.