Former LA deputy Ricardo Castro was sentenced to six years for a crash that killed a 12-year-old. His plea included giving up his peace officer certificate.

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation received a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior to transform the Puente Hills Landfill into a regional park.

LA County officials warn of high bacteria levels at several beaches, advising against ocean activities in affected areas like Venice Beach and Mothers Beach.

Long Beach Police responded to a stabbing and apprehended a suspect with an unserialized gun in separate overnight incidents; both cases are under investigation.

A hijacking of an LA Metro bus resulted in a police pursuit and one passenger dead from gunshot wounds, with the suspect arrested after a SWAT intervention. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn called for increased security on public transit.

Reggie Bush is suing his former school USC, the NCAA, and the Pac-12 for profits made from his name, image, and likeness during his college football career.

UCLA is ranked as the best public university in America for the 8th consecutive year, with high graduation rates and a commitment to diversity and social mobility.

California bans the sale of intoxicating hemp products containing THC to protect adolescents and public health, as per emergency regulations effective immediately.

Hollywood Hills residents are troubled by neglect and vandalism at two mansions owned by John Powers Middleton, with local law enforcement frequently called to the scene.

A bear named "Junior" has made a crawlspace under a Sierra Madre home his hangout, leading the homeowners and wildlife officials to find humane ways to encourage it to leave.

L.A. County reports a rise in mpox cases, with Public Health urging at-risk groups to get vaccinated as over 70% of new cases are among the unvaccinated.

Freddie Lee Trone was sentenced to 31 years to life for the role in PnB Rock's murder at a restaurant in LA, while others also faced charges related to the case.

Justin Herbert of the LA Chargers sustained an ankle injury against the Steelers and was replaced by Taylor Heinicke, with unclear status for the next game.