"It's not the weather that's caused the crashes: it's the drivers," says one CHP officer.
Unlike the Los Angeles Police Commission, such a citizens panel would lack legal authority over an elected sheriff, at least under current state law.
The man was not severely injured, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
Reaching speeds of 80-100 mph, it all began with a stolen car in San Bernardino.
The numbers add up to 177 across the many police agencies across Los Angeles County.
In light of Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca's retirement, voters will elect a new sheriff either in the June primary or a November run-off election.
Arraignment for Lil Za is scheduled for next week. His arrest was part of an investigation into an alleged egg-throwing incident in Calabasas.
The changes come in response to a number of scandals, including the abuse of inmates in Los Angeles county jails.
Police say Terry Stanger is charged on 15 felony counts and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 19.
The event will take place on Jan. 25 at the station in Agoura Hills.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s.
The pop star could face felony vandalism charges in connection with an alleged egging of his neighbor's home.
Because of the fire danger, the Los Angeles Fire Department restricts parking along narrow, hillside roads abutting open areas.
Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.
Officials hail his decades of public service, while activists say his departure was necessary to improve the department and jail system.
Sheriff denies that his decision to step down was prompted by the possibility of federal charges against him.
An investigation is continuing to determine if the suspects were involved in other area burglaries.
Drunken or drugged driving arrests from Dec. 13 through Christmas day have increased by about 100 arrests since last year.
The Los Angeles County campaign will continue through New Year's Day.
We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.
The operation occurs near Goats Buttes.
SafeWise Security Systems says "Agoura Hills will win over your family in no time."
Slide just before the tunnel completely blocked all canyon traffic.
Marley is being held at the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter, and he will be available for adoption starting Nov. 20 if the owner does not come to claim him.
Rescuers pinpointed the hiker's location to steep drainage just below Brent's Mountain, which is known for its 1,200 foot steep elevation gain in a mere half mile climb.
The annual campaign provides public education about the risks of driving.
The video chronicles the training operation, which included Malibu Search and Rescue and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The driver was able to climb up the hill, where he was met by rescuers.
The joint drills are part of training to ensure smooth, safe and efficient communication, tactics and field performance for vehicle over the side rescue and recovery operations.
The theft remains under investigation.
In the event of a fire, a visitor deep inside the canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area might not be able to exit in time.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The driver will face DUI charges, officers say.
A suspect has not been identified in the latest case of graffiti found at Agoura High School.
A diamond ring, worth $10,000, and a safe were taken from the Agoura home.
No suspects were identified in the burglary at Willow Elementary School in Agoura.
The mounted posse also represents the sheriff's department in parades and at community functions.
Prosecutors say Diana Shakhov of Agoura Hills took muscle relaxants in the crash that killed a teenager in Thousand Oaks in 2003.