Katherine Hartley Short, 42, was found dead at her Hollywood Hills home. The family has asked for privacy as authorities investigate.

A 40-year-old woman identified as Elena Kazenes was found shot to death in a Lancaster field on Feb. 19. LASD homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

A 25-year-old from Watts pleaded no contest after footage showed him feeding a BuzzBallz cocktail to a Cooper's hawk; he received jail time, probation and fines.

Three members of a burglary crew were sentenced after pleading guilty in a May 2025 Simi Valley heist that prosecutors called "sophisticated."

After a confidential settlement with the Angels, Tyler Skaggs' family reflects on the trial’s toll, a recent loss in the family and plans to focus on their foundation.

A second alarm was struck after a Montecito Road townhome fire; crews opened walls to reach hidden flames. Two firefighters were evaluated and a resident declined transport.

A late-night explosion at an industrial yard in Colton left one person dead and another seriously injured. Officials say technicians had been working on hydrogen trucks and hazmat teams responded.

A knife‑wielding man surrendered after a nearly five‑hour standoff in Pacoima. LAPD says county mental‑health negotiators helped bring the scene to a peaceful close.

An SUV struck pedestrians and a tree on East 8th Street, leaving six people evaluated by medics and several hospitalized.

Sheriff's detectives released surveillance images after a Jan. 8 assault outside Barney's Beanery left someone hospitalized. Authorities ask witnesses to contact Detective Gonzales or submit anonymous tips.

LAFD posted an "AutoP" alert Tuesday for 535 E. 8th St in downtown Los Angeles; FS9 was listed among responders and the department shared a map but few details.

A Ninth Circuit panel vacated the two‑year aggravated identity‑theft enhancement in Tamara Motley’s prison term while leaving her fraud convictions intact. The case returns to federal court for resentencing.

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning on the southbound 405 near Long Beach Boulevard, triggering a SigAlert and major delays for the morning commute.