SFPD Chief Bill Scott tapped as head of LA Metro police force

After announcing his resignation in San Francisco, Scott is set to become the inaugural chief of the police department at LA Metro.

$20 'distraction scam' on the rise in grocery store parking lots: What you need to know

More victims are coming forward, saying they've lost thousands due to the "$20 distraction scam," a con that’s been playing out in some SoCal grocery store parking lots.

Convicted rapist killed by another inmate at California prison

Staff at the LA County prison saw 30-year-old Kenneth M. Wilson attacking Renee A. Rodriguez, 51, in the dayroom at about 7:15 p.m. Sunday.

Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert Arenas, seriously injured in LA car crash: reports

Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas, was seriously injured in a crash in Los Angeles early Thursday morning, according to multiple reports. 

Shannon Sharpe calls $50 million rape lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend 'a shakedown'

Shannon Sharpe is facing a $50 million lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, "Jane Doe," who accuses him of rape and other offenses during their relationship.

Big changes ahead for FIDM amid merger with ASU

Los Angeles has its own grip on the fashion industry and now, there are major changes coming to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million after hot tea spilled onto man's lap, causing 3rd degree burns

According to an attorney with Trial Lawyers for Justice, an unsecured 180+ degrees hot tea fell onto the lap of Michael Garcia at a Starbucks drive-through in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2020.

Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.

Woman injured on Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios Hollywood awarded $7.25 million

The 74-year-old Arizona woman suffered a spine injury when she fell a fall while exiting the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Teen stabbed at LA student protest over Trump's immigration policies

A teen was stabbed during a student protest in Los Angeles against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The incident occurred on the sixth day of protests.

Anti-ICE protesters rally in downtown LA against Trump immigration crackdown

Since his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump has followed through on his campaign promise to dramatically boost deportation of illegal immigrants, with ICE carrying out raids in major cities including Los Angeles and San Diego.

California fires updates for Friday, Jan. 31

Thousands of residents across Los Angeles County continue picking up the pieces and are starting the rebuilding process after losing their homes in the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Rent soaring in these LA ZIP codes after California wildfires, report says

The Palisades and Eaton fires have destroyed thousands of homes across LA County. A new report says in the days since the fires, rent prices have been going up.