LAUSD has filed motions to dismiss and to block personnel records in a negligence suit alleging 1980s abuse by a teacher profiled on America's Most Wanted. A hearing is set for May 18; trial is scheduled for June 1, 2026.

A pedestrian was killed late Saturday on East Avenue O in Lake Los Angeles after being struck by a white SUV, the California Highway Patrol said.

A judge approved an agreement requiring Los Angeles County and the Sheriff’s Department to provide parts of a former deputy’s personnel file in a lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse and retaliation.

Three men were shot to death early Sunday in the Florence‑Firestone area; LASD homicide detectives are investigating.

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.