PPHD is highlighting the risk of lead poisoning during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, particularly for children, emphasizing the need for education, testing, and prevention.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to an $880 million settlement for claims of sexual abuse, with Archbishop José H. Gomez apologizing to victims.

Long Beach will host a Día de los Muertos Grand Parade on Nov. 2, 2024, featuring cultural performances led by Councilwoman Mary Zendejas and honoring grand marshals from local organizations.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns against swimming at several beaches due to high bacteria levels, while other locations are cleared as safe.

An LAPD motorcycle officer was hospitalized in stable condition after being hit by a sedan in Chinatown while directing traffic near Dodger Stadium during a game. The driver cooperated with the investigation following the incident.

San Bernardino's Operation Consequences led to six felony arrests and the confiscation of 16 firearms and over eight pounds of narcotics in a crackdown on local crime.

Two men were arrested in Encino for selling drugs, including fentanyl and Xanax, after a VC FOCUS task force investigation. They face multiple charges.

LA's Columbus Day will start cloudy, becoming partly sunny with a high of 75 degrees. The pattern continues with similar weather Tuesday and drizzle, fog midweek, leading to a sunny weekend.

Two vans were seen at a Van Nuys market where burglars stole an ATM containing thousands of dollars after breaking in and using a vehicle to dislodge it.

Former Girardi Keese law firm accounting chief, Christopher Kamon, pleads guilty to wire fraud, admitting to embezzling funds with ex-attorney Thomas Girardi.

The California Senate approved Governor Newsom's proposal to mandate oil refineries to maintain minimum fuel reserves, aiming to curb gas price spikes. Critics argue the policy is rushed, while supporters deem it economically sound.

A road rage incident on the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights resulted in a shooting, one death, and a multi-car crash.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is moving homeless individuals from encampments to housing, part of a broader initiative tackling the city's homelessness crisis.