Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race

Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.

California officer arrested after alleged attempt to meet teen girl

LAPD Officer Leonardo Ruiz was arrested in Monrovia after an amateur sting group confronted him for allegedly attempting to meet someone he believed was a 16-year-old girl.

Federal crackdown uncovers $135M Medicare surgery fraud scheme in California

Dr. Hany Malek and Dr. Harold Tabie are facing federal charges for an alleged $135 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary arterial surgeries, illegal kickbacks, and fraudulent PPP loans.

3 dead after medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island

A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter carrying five people crashed into the ocean off Catalina Island, leaving two dead, two hospitalized, and one missing.

Sales tax in this California county jumps to 10.25% today – here's why

Consumers in parts of California will see higher totals at cash registers starting Thursday as widespread voter-approved sales tax increases take effect.

Takiyah Babers: Mother arrested after 4-month-old found in South LA dumpster dies

LAPD detectives are preparing to present murder charges against 19-year-old Takiyah Babers following the discovery of her four-month-old baby girl inside a South Los Angeles dumpster.

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the permanent retirement of its X2 roller coaster following guest safety concerns and lawsuits alleging rider brain injuries.

Getty Fire scorches 25 acres near 405 Freeway as mop-up operations continue

Fire crews in Los Angeles continue mop-up efforts for a 25-acre brush fire along the 405 Freeway that closed the Getty Center and prompted brief evacuation warnings.

Wild San Fernando Valley police chase ends on 405 Freeway

An alleged burglary suspect led law enforcement on a wild, erratic pursuit across multiple San Fernando Valley neighborhoods, including North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Granada Hills, and North Hills.

14-year-old Bay Area track star returns from Junior Olympics with a gold

A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.

Kim Kardashian’s LA home burglarized, suspect accused of taking car for ‘joyride’: California Post reports

Kim Kardashian's home near Calabasas was reportedly broken into, and a man allegedly took one of her vehicles out for a “joyride," according to a report from the California Post.