A plaintiff who says he was abused by a Benjamin Franklin High volunteer coach has tentatively settled a suit with LAUSD; terms were not disclosed and dismissal is expected by June 30, 2026.

A hiker died after a fall on the Mt. Wilson Trail in Sierra Madre. Authorities closed the trail and are investigating.

Surveillance video shows five people take a pickup truck from a West Hills driveway early Saturday; LAPD is searching for the suspects.

LAFD crews fought a structure fire at a Sun Valley duplex Saturday; emergency units remained on scene as investigators checked for hot spots.

The Yang family filed a federal civil‑rights suit after a 2024 LAPD shooting during a mental‑health call. They say the city must change how it handles people in crisis.

A hit‑and‑run at Vista Del Mar and Culver Boulevard left a man dead and a woman and 1‑year‑old in serious condition while LAPD searches for the fleeing driver.

A man was arrested in Tarzana after police say he fired a CO2-style handgun during a dispute outside a celebrity home.

LAFD posted an alert after crews responded to a structure fire at 1407 W Brett Pl in San Pedro; FS36 was listed among units on scene. No injuries reported yet.

A small brush fire above SB‑110 at Stadium Way sent LAFD helicopters and engines to the hillside and snarled traffic into downtown. Crews worked to prevent the blaze from spreading.

A Downey man admitted this week to federal charges accusing him of coercing underage girls into producing sexual images as part of an online extremist network known as "764".

Neighbors in Reseda say a man frequently walks the streets naked, yells threats and has prompted hundreds of police calls with no lasting solution. Families want action.

LASD homicide investigators are on scene after a fatal shooting in Bell's 6300 block of Alamo Avenue; authorities are asking witnesses to come forward.

A state advisory board recommended suspending or revoking two LAPD officers' certifications after finding "clear and convincing" evidence they used excessive force in a 2021 South L.A. shooting.