Homicide detectives responded to a death on the 400 block of East Lancaster Boulevard in Lancaster. Officials have released few details and are asking for tips.

A judge will weigh a $200,000 settlement after a 2022 playground incident that reportedly left a boy concussed. A hearing is set for April 2, 2026.

Federal prosecutors arraigned the Nevada man accused in the 2022 Laguna Woods church shooting as a sweeping federal hate‑crimes case moved into court. The indictment dates to 2023 and carries potential life or death penalties.

A 73-year-old bicyclist died after a hit-and-run at Olympic Boulevard and Vermont Avenue; police arrested a driver and West Traffic detectives are investigating.

Video shows a protester briefly carried on the hood of an SUV outside the Roybal Federal Building; she returned to the demonstration and did not appear seriously hurt.

Federal marshals arrested alleged Tren de Aragua leader 'El Turko' in Los Angeles; Chile seeks his extradition on kidnapping and extortion charges.

Two LAPD officers were arrested after prosecutors say they filed fraudulent COVID-era unemployment claims. Both were booked, released and placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.

A Santa Clarita deputy detained a passenger who allegedly tried to carjack a rideshare driver in Valencia; the suspect was booked and held on $100,000 bail.

Los Angeles County deputies arrested an alleged repeat shoplifter accused of hitting the West Hollywood Ulta Beauty, part of a wider crackdown on organized retail theft.

A Long Beach antiques dealer says a U-Haul full of 1920s–30s paintings, pottery and furniture was stolen; dozens of one-of-a-kind pieces remain missing and a reward is offered.

A $50,000 reward has been authorized after the 2019 Koreatown killing of Juan Cuevas as detectives renew appeals for witnesses. Tips may help break the cold case.

Florentino Contreras Bacilio was sentenced to 15 years-to-life for a June 2021 downtown Huntington Beach kidnapping; his co-defendant is serving 30-to-life.

A person was taken to hospital after a stabbing at Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park on March 13. Authorities are investigating and asking for tips.