Inmates injured in LASD van crash on 5 Freeway in Pacoima
The Monday crash involving the inmate transfer van occurred around 8:50 a.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway south of Paxton Street.
Wrightwood community advised to shelter in place as debris and mud flows from continuous rain
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Body of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard found, mother arrested
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
"Phil Roman Square" in Toluca Lake dedicated to influential animator and director
The six-time Emmy Award-winner has had a hand in countless animated greats over the decades, from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" to several of the Peanuts specials, including 'You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown," and directing all 12 of the Garfield specials.
Trap intended for bear living under Altadena home catches a different bear
A large metal cage bear trap, placed by CDFW biologists on Johnson's property, was sprayed with cherry and caramel-scented spray, and on Dec. 16, a bear was inside it. Officials with CDFW said, unfortunately, it was a non-target bear.
Small plane crashes into building at Van Nuys airport, man arrested for allegedly attempting to steal it
The small Cessna aircraft partially crashed into an adjacent hangar at the airport around 4 a.m.
Historic South LA Black Cultural District is first of its kind in the state
Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, who represents the South Los Angeles area, led the effort for the state to designate Historic South Los Angeles as a Black Cultural District.
La Cañada Flintridge high school building evacuated after reports of "chemical smell"
The rest of the student body sheltered in place as two patients were evaluated, according to the LACoFD.
Felony charges filed against unlicensed contractors working in Eaton Fire area
Five people have been charged with being unlicensed contractors under the California Business Professions Code, 7028.16.
Culver City students to get free fentanyl test devices
Portable fentanyl test devices will be discreetly provided at district-operated sites, including the Culver City Adult School.
Series of earthquakes strike in Ventura County mountains
The strongest was a 3.3-magnitude quake at 10:27 a.m., about 9 miles northwest of Fillmore.
Thieves tunnel into Woodland Hills sports memorabilia shop, steal nearly $30,000 of merchandise
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, after three to four suspects smashed the front glass door of the restaurant in the 23300 block of Mulholland Drive, they tunneled their way through the wall into the Cards & Coffee trading cards shop.
City of Los Angeles adopts homeless RV-to-Home program
A new RV-to-Home program, which has already removed 150 RVs and housed nearly 300 people, has been adopted by the city of Los Angeles.
Newport Beach homeless encampment and debris cleared from nature preserve
Teams conducted initial outreach to offer people encamping in the marsh area access to shelter, housing, treatment, and supportive services.
Malibu City Council votes yes for separate school district in split with Santa Monica
Now, state approval is needed before the Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Unified School District become independent of each other.