Police and Law Enforcement21 hours ago33 missing children rescued in major human trafficking investigation, FBI says The FBI has more than 1,800 pending human trafficking-related investigations pending as of Nov. 2020.
Los Angeles1 day agoLos Angeles County DA Gascon bars prosecutors from attending parole hearing for child rapist Prosecutors in Los Angeles County are barred from attending an upcoming parole hearing to oppose the release of a serial child rapist as part of a series of controversial reforms implemented by District Attorney George Gascón.
Police and Law Enforcement1 day agoCA attorney general launches civil rights probe of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department California's attorney general announced the launch of a civil rights probe Friday into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, an embattled law enforcement agency that has been at the center of several controversial shootings in recent years and allegations that deputy gangs routinely engage in misconduct.
Coronavirus3 days agoLA superspreader task force breaks up "stripper parties" As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California, the Los Angeles County superspreader task force has cracked down on underground parties featuring booze, strippers, and hundreds of revelers.
Inauguration3 days agoSpeakers at Biden's inauguration ceremony: Full lineup These speakers are set to deliver remarks, readings or oaths during the 59th presidential inauguration swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday.
Capitol Protests4 days agoCapitol photos, videos lead to California doctor’s arrest A Beverly Hills doctor who has criticized the coronavirus vaccine was arrested Monday in connection with her alleged role storming the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, authorities said.
US4 days agoAs California sees dangerous wind gusts, Hawaiian islands hit with flash flooding As strong gusts and warm temperatures once again elevate fire danger in COVID-19-ravaged Southern California this week, the Hawaiian islands have been placed under flash flood advisories.
Los Angeles4 days agoNew COVID strain in LA eyed as cases surge Days after Los Angeles County surpassed 1 million coronavirus cases, researchers say a new local strain is likely behind the seemingly never-ending surge.
Los Angeles5 days agoLos Angeles lifts air-quality limits for cremations amid a backlog of bodies caused by COVID-19 A California air quality agency has temporarily suspended limits on how many bodies can be cremated amid a lack of storage space for those who died from the novel coronavirus.
Los Angeles6 days agoLAPD chief speaks out on deadly crime surge in Los Angeles this year Gun violence in Los Angeles the past two weeks has resulted in 59 shooting victims, which was a striking comparison to the seven recorded during that time last year, authorities said on Saturday.
