LAPD captain claims city pushed misleading statement to justify police tactics at protest
A lawsuit filed by an LAPD captain offers a revealing look at the behind-the-scenes coordination — and friction — between police officials and the city attorney’s office.
‘Violation of the oath’: Deputy arrested in case of Orange County hospital assault
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy was arrested after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted in an Orange County hospital.
The citizen fire brigade that helped fight the Palisades fire is growing. Is it worth the risk?
A 50-person citizen fire brigade became famous during the Palisades fires, and now volunteers are applying by the hundreds. But some experts say its methods are too risky.
‘Our stomping ground’: Demolition of historic Valley Plaza mall begins
One of the San Fernando Valley’s oldest outdoor shopping malls, Valley Plaza opened in the early 1950s but has fallen on hard times in recent years, prompting complaints from neighbors.
Mayor Bass calls for investigation into LAFD missteps before Palisades fire
Bass has directed L.A. Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva to “thoroughly investigate” LAFD missteps in putting out a brushfire that later reignited as the Palisades fire.
Is there still hope for the Cinerama Dome? New permit request filed with city of L.A.
The owner of the iconic Cinerama Dome has filed for a new permit for alcohol sales. L.A. movie lovers have been waiting for the venue to reopen since 2021.
Feds say TikToker who was shot previously escaped. A video casts doubt
A video casts doubt on government claims that Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who was shot and wounded with a deputy marshal last week, had “previously escaped from custody.” A judge ordered him released on bond Friday.
Judges order USDA to restart SNAP funding, but hungry families won’t get immediate relief
Two federal judges told the U.S. Department of Agriculture it must begin using contingency funds to provide food assistance, but gave the agency until Monday to decide exactly how to do so.
FBI searches Melodee Buzzard’s home in case of the missing Santa Barbara girl
The girl’s mother was escorted off the property while the FBI and sheriff’s detectives searched the home.
Health insurance premiums for 1.7 million Californians on Obamacare will soar as federal subsidies end
Healthcare plans under Obamacare will skyrocket 97% on average in 2026 if enhanced tax credits aren’t renewed, experts said.