Big Rig Crash Snarls 405 Freeway

One person was injured when their vehicle slammed into the back of a big rig parked on the shoulder of the freeway.

LAPD Officers Stop To Help A Boy In Need ...With His Neckwear

A different kind of traffic stop.

Wildfires Trigger Smoke Advisory

Three wildfires circling the region are affecting air quality in the region.

Judge: LAPD Can't Sue Trainees Who Game the System

A judge ruled the LAPD can't sue recruits who use its paid training only to work for department's that don't pay for training.

Mountain Lion Killed Trying to Cross the Freeway

The only male mountain lion known to venture north of the Santa Monica Mountains became the 12th killed on an LA freeway in recent years.

Woman Crashes Stolen LA Car on Bridge, Jumps into Bay to Escape

CHP are looking for a woman who crashed a stolen car on the Bay Bridge, jumped or fell into the water, and then hitched a ride to freedom.

Three More Cosby Accusers Come Forward

Three more women, two actresses and a flight attendant, say comedian Bill Cosby sexually assaulted them.

Heat Wave Survival Tips

With temperatures 10 degrees above normal forecast over the next several days, authorities are warning residents to take precautions.

Car Crashes into Cafe and Bursts into Flames

No injuries have been reported at the Cafe de Paris where a car crashed into the building and burst into flames.

Loose Screws Caused Harrison Ford's Plane Crash

Loose screws in Harrison Ford’s vintage aircraft caused it to crash and contributed to the severity of his injuries, investigators conclude.

Cosby to Answer Questions about Alleged Playboy Mansion Assault

Bill Cosby will be deposed in a lawsuit brought by one of more than 40 accusers, who says he drugged and assaulted her at the mansion.

City Council Approves Push to Lockup Guns

The LA City Council voted 14-0 to start drafting a law requiring gun owners to lock up their guns or triggers.

Police Ask for Help Finding Westwood Shooter

Police are looking for four men involved in a bar fight that ended in a shooting.

Local Firefighters Called to Battle Wildfires Raging Statewide

As the governor declares of a state of emergency, local firefighters are helping to contain the 18 wildfires currently plaguing California.

Man Shot in Chest After Leaving Westwood Bar

He was with two friends when they were confronted in the parking lot.

Captured on Camera: Dramatic Moments from California's Wildfires

Photos from residents, firefighters and local photographers document the devastation caused by our most recent wildfires.

Local Firefighters and Equipment Sent to Battle NorCal Wildfires

One firefighter has been killed, homes and outbuildings burned, thousands of acres blackened--with new evacuations ordered Saturday night.

Police Say This Man is a Thief: Help Catch Him

Do you recognize the man in these surveillance photos?

Alleged Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested for Freeway Crash

The crash happened on the San Diego Freeway at Mulholland.

Boyfriend Held on $1 Million Bail in Death of Reality TV Lawyer

The attorney and reality star was found dead Wednesday when police responded to a call at their home.

Mystery Deepens Over Weapons Cache in Pacific Palisades

Six tons of ammunition, 1200 guns, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash--just who was this guy?

Body Found in Pacific Palisades; Two Tons of Guns and Ammo Found in Home

The body was found in a vehicle on the same street where the deceased lived.

DWP Sued Over Crash That Killed Teen Bicyclist

The accident happened back in February.

I-10 Bridge Collapse: Long-Term Closure Possible

“If you don’t have to go, don’t go,” said a Caltrans spokeswoman. Alternate routes are listed.

Young Man Drowns in Demi Moore's Pool

A 21-year-old man attending a party at the actress's Beverly Hills home was found floating at the bottom of the pool.

State Finds More Drivers Texting Behind the Wheel

Tickets for texting while driving increased 35 percent this year during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

15 Freeway Reopens After Wildfire Sends Drivers Running for Life

The Freeway connecting Southern California to Las Vegas was scorched but is now reopened.

Video: Wildfire Shuts Down Freeway, Torches Cars

A dramatic scene unfolded as a wildfire ripped across the 15 Freeway, burning cars and shutting down the freeway connecting OC to Vegas.

Hopelessly Romantic, Airport Police Bend the Rules for Love

Los Angeles International Airport police are looking for a pair of lovebirds, who lost their wedding scrapbook at the airport last year.

Bungling Burglar Takes Accidental Selfie

Do you recognize this burglar, who accidentally filmed himself committing the burglary on the victim's own camera?

Armed Standoff Prompts Freeway Closures

A man claiming to have a shotgun prompted the closures of 405 Freeway ramps and the 10/405 Freeway transitions in both directions.

Drones Grounding Firefighting Aircraft in California

The drones are endangering lives and homes, according to fire managers frustrated by the unauthorized flights.

Man Dies in Hospital After Police Shooting at Venice Coffeehouse

A man died in the hospital three days after police shot him at a Venice Coffeehouse where he allegedly charged officers with a knife.

Wiesenthal Center Leaders Condemn Nuclear Deal with Iran

As local politicians hedge on the President's historic deal, officials at the Simon Wiesenthal Center swiftly condemned the accord.

Vault Explosion Knocks out Power in Westwood

An underground vault explosion has knocked out power to parts of the UCLA campus and the surrounding area.

Cosby's Wife Invited to Meet with His Accusers

Two of Bill Cosby's alleged rape victims are calling for the release of his deposition while offering to meet his wife, who defends him.

Gas Prices Skyrocket Past $4 Per Gallon

An oil shortage forces gas prices to spike. Patch has your cheapest prices around town.

Police Looking for UCLA Strong-Arm Robber

A man attempted to strong-arm rob a UCLA student early Friday morning on Glenrock Avenue.

Fire Breaks Out at UCLA Engineering Building

An electrical fire was contained by the fire sprinkler system at the Henry Samueli School of Engineering.

Did These Guys Burglarize Your Home? Police Want to Know

A pair of painters hired to work on a Bel Air home under construction allegedly returned with dates to rob the home and swim in the pool.