Teenager Believed to be Part of Tagging Crew Shot in Highland Park

Thursday's shooting was the first reported in the neighborhood in May.

LAFD Response Time is Far Below National Standard

An L.A. Times analysis finds that the LAFD took 75 percent longer on average to respond to medical dispatches in 2011.

How Long Does it Take Vandals to Tag a Freshly Painted Sign in Eagle Rock?

The answer may surprise you—and spur you into action the next time you see graffiti.

New Utility Scam Targets DWP, SoCal Gas Customers

Officials warn of multi-state scam in which LADWP and SoCal Gas customers are approached and told President Obama will pay their bills.

Crime Blotter: Week of May 6

Woman assaulted on Floristan Avenue; Yosemite Drive resident suffers puncture wounds to neck; possible hit and run on Cedaredge Avenue.

What Happened on Cedaredge Avenue Three Saturdays Ago: A Reader Calls on Patch

Police are investigating a possible hit and run near Hill Drive.

CRIME UPDATE: Alleged ‘Crowbar’ Attacker Charged with Attempted Murder

The suspect allegedly attacked a woman on Floristan Avenue on May 8.

Had a Bike Stolen? The Sheriff's Department Might Have it

Three men have been arrested for burglaries related to some 50 bicycles across L.A. and beyond.

Inter-Gang Conflict in Glassell Park Sparks Worries of Renewed Violence

Recent gang attacks on an offshoot of the Avenues raise concerns that innocent people may become targets in the crossfire.

Police Arrest Man Following Assault on Woman in Eagle Rock

The alleged assailant’s father tells Patch that his son had been consuming marijuana, possibly along with other drugs.

Crime Blotter: Week of April 29

Five vehicles stolen, two burgled.

Thieves Swipe Air Conditioner From Area Business

Authorities still investigating the theft from a children's medical facility.

LAPD Northeast Captain Addresses Spike in Violent Crime (VIDEO)

William Murphy address crime throughout the district, including a recent surge in gang-related aggravated assaults in Highland Park.

Should Skateboarders be Cited for Speeding?

The City Council certainly thinks so—and we wonder what our Neighborhood Council makes of it.

LAPD Raids Medical Marijuana Dispensary

The American Eagle Collective on Colorado and College View will be shut down, an officer says.

Crime Blotter: Week of April 22

Three vehicles stolen, a handgun fired.

L.A. Riots 20 Years Later: How Things Have Changed

Patch rounds up assessments of how much things have changed in the 20 years since the worst civil unrest in American history.

L.A. Riots Recreated—in 140 Characters

Twitter feed reconstructs 'Real Time L.A. Riots'

Bullet Grazes Man's Head in Highland Park Shooting

Police said the victim is not a gang member.

An LAPD Officer Remembers the L.A. Riots

Gang unit detective recalls the 1992 unrest.

LAPD Warns of 'Teardrop' Rapist on the Prowl

A notorious predator from 1995 may again be targeting girls and women walking alone.

What the L.A. Riots Wrought on May Day 1992

Day One of the upheaval, as recorded by the Los Angeles Times.

Crime Blotter: Week of April 15

Four property crimes, the brandishing of a knife—and a case of sex without consent.

LAPD’s Changing Face 20 Years After the Riots

The nation’s third-largest police force has come a long way since the urban upheaval of 1992.

Crime Blotter: Week of April 8

Two stolen vehicles, four thefts.

Poll: Should the Office of Public Safety Become Part of LAPD?

L.A. would save nearly $3 million a year if officers who guard such public sites as libraries, parks and the L.A. Zoo are folded into the LAPD, City Administrative Officer Santana says.

The L.A. Riots—20 Years Later

What lessons have we learned as Angelenos from the worst rioting in recent memory?

110 Freeway Accident, Commuter Nightmare in Rain

A morning rush hour accident sent a woman to the hospital and tied up traffic for miles on the Arroyo Seco Parkway.

What to Do When You Meet a Bear

A bear was recently tranquilized in Montrose and repeatedly spotted in La Crescenta. Here are eight life-saving tips to deal with bears on the loose or in the wild.

USC Shootings PHOTO GALLERY

The murder of two students from China shakes up Trojans.

Two USC Students Killed Near Campus

Fatal shooting renews concerns about the neighborhood's safety.

Rape on Vincent Avenue Called an ‘Isolated’ Case of Domestic Violence

Northeast Division Sex Crimes Unit is talking to the D.A. about future course of action.

Is the LAFD a Mirror Image of City Council Mismanagement?

Yes, argues L.A. mayoral candidate Austin Beutner

Crime Blotter: Week of April 1

Nine crimes since March 28, including a reported rape on Vincent Avenue.

Police Drive Homeless From Hollywood Hills

Can Eagle Rock expect a spike in its homeless population?

Burned Body of Man Found Near Hermon Dog Park

Police believe the deceased may have been homeless.

Report Faults Edison for Poor Communications, Preparedness

An independent report on November's windstorms highlights multiple areas where the utility can improve, suggesting it could have had power restored as much as two days sooner than it did.

Community Prays For Oikos University Shooting Victims

Church and city leaders ask people to work together to end violence.

Jail Sentence Upheld in 2008 Colorado Boulevard Crash

Appellant Rostislav Shnayder was jailed for four years in 2010 for vehicular manslaughter.

Crime Blotter: Week of March 25

Four burglaries, three thefts, two vehicles stolen.