Echo Park Man Gets Life in 1979 Rape-Murder

A deadlocked jury spared a 58-year-old Echo Park native the death penalty in the kidnapping, rape and murder of young woman in Glendale.

Man Charged with Murder of Infant in DUI Crash in Echo Park

A Pasadena man was charged with the murder of a 3-month-old baby girl for allegedly driving drunk and causing the crash that killed her.

DUI Checkpoints in and Around Echo Park-Silver Lake this Weekend

Los Angeles police have scheduled a series of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols around LA Dec. 9-11.

Firefighters Douse Echo Park Brush Fire

A small brush fire in Echo Park was quickly contained Thursday afternoon.

LAPD, LAFD Asking Echo Park-Silver Lake Residents to 'Move to Right' for Emergency Vehicles

Officials pointed to a study that found LAFD response times lagged behind the national standard of six minutes, particularly in West L.A.

DUI Checkpoints Around Echo Park-Silver Lake this Weekend

Los Angeles police have scheduled a series of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols around LA Dec. 2-4.

Deputies Sentenced in Beating of Mentally Ill Inmate

Two LA County Sheriff's Deputies will go to prison for beating an inmate at the jail and then falsifying records to cover up their crime.

LA Firefighter Hurt Battling House Fire

A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured Tuesday while putting out a Highland Park house fire.

Video: Firefighters Rescue 4 People Stranded in Rain-Swollen LA River

Two men and two women were trapped on an island overnight as the LA River raged around them.

Two Pedestrians Killed in Grisly Crash Near Echo Park

Three pedestrians were struck, two were killed instantly, and two passengers had to be cut from the wreckage of a crash near Sunset Blvd.

Missing Silver Lake Couple Wandered Mexico Desert Without Food and Water

A missing Silver Lake couple is safe after having wandered lost in the desert for five days without food and water.

DUI Checkpoints in or Around Echo Park-Silver Lake this Weekend

Los Angeles police and sheriff's deputies have scheduled a series of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols around LA Nov. 18-20.

Silver Lake Couple Feared Missing Since Saturday

Police are asking for help finding a Silver Lake last seen Saturday.

UPDATE: Harbor (110) Freeway Reopened with Jumper in Custody

All southbound lanes of the Harbor (110) Freeway were closed as firefighters deployed an airbag to catch a man threatening to jump.

Supervisors Extend Reward for Arrest of Echo Park-Silver Lake Sexual Predator

A $10,000 reward is available in the case of a serial sexual predator tied to eight incidents.

Wreck Forces 5 Freeway Lane Closures in Silver Lake Area

Three lanes of the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway​ were closed during the morning rush hour.

Undercover Vice Officer Shoots Man in Westlake

It's unclear what prompted the officer to open fire, shooting a man in the arm.

Overturned Big Rig Tanker Shuts Down Northbound 5 Freeway

A Big Rig carrying diesel fuel overturned on the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway in Atwater Village.

Armed Robbery Suspects Lead Police on Chase in U-Haul Truck in Echo Park

Police set up a perimeter near Dodger Stadium to catch a pair of armed robbery suspects.

Man Shot and Injured in Echo Park Police-Involved Shooting

BREAKING: Officers reportedly came across a crime-in-progress when the shooting occurred.

Monday's Your Deadline to Register, Echo Park-Silver Lake Voters!

Trump or Clinton? Legal marijuana? No more death penalty? Property tax increases? Homeless aid? There's a lot at stake this election.

Echo Park Shooting Victim Identified

A 36-year-old man was shot to death in Echo Park Monday.

Man Shot to Death in Echo Park

Police are at the scene of a shooting in Echo Park.

LAPD Serves Up Coffee with a Cop in Silver Lake Today

Silver Lake residents are invited to have a chat with a cop over a free cup of coffee.

1 Hurt in Echo Park Rollover Crash

Breaking: A two-car collision jammed up the morning rush hour on West Sunset Boulevard​ and sent one person to the hospital.

Brush Fire Scorches 6 Acres Near Elysian Park Drive

Firefighters battled a 6-acre blaze fuled by dry brush and heavy winds in Echo Park

LAPD Motorcycle Crash Triggers SigAlert on 110 Freeway

UPDATED: All but one of the northbound Pasadena (110) Freeway's lanes are closed.

Father Arrested in Fatal Silver Lake Stabbing of Daughter's Boyfriend

Breaking: A 23-year-old man died after being stabbed during a fight with his girlfriend's father.

DUI Checkpoints Around Echo Park-Silver Lake this Weekend

Los Angeles police and sheriff's deputies have scheduled a series of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols around LA Sept. 16-18.

11-Year-Old Echo Park Boy Found in Closet Weighed Only 34 Pounds

Despite reports of abuse to child protective services, a police investigation was never opened until after Yonatan Aguilar was killed.

Man's Conviction Upheld for Echo Park Gang-Related Shooting Spree

Andre Upshaw was found guilty of two murder counts and one count of attempted murder in string of 2009 shootings in Echo Park, Glassell Park

Echo Park Mom Pleads Not Guilty In Her Boy's Death, Alleged Abuse

The woman is locked up on $2 million bail while she awaits her next court appearance. [Breaking]

Echo Park Mom Accused Of Murder, Abuse Of Son, 11, Heads To Court

There were at least 3 abuse reports made before Yonatan Aguilar was found dead, abused and malnourished, police said. [Breaking]

Man High On Meth Stabs Stranger In Line At Taco Truck: Police

The 23-year-old woman is in stable condition after being grabbed by neck and stabbed repeatedly at stand off Whittier Boulevard. [Breaking]

'Suspicious' Item In Denny's Lot Poses No Danger

LAPD responded to the restaurant on Center and Ramirez streets. [Breaking]

Burglary Suspects Lead LAPD on High Speed Chase

Two of the three suspects remain on the loose.

DUI Checkpoints Around Echo Park-Silver Lake this Weekend

Los Angeles police and sheriff's deputies have scheduled a series of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols countywide Labor Day Weekend.

Disappearance of LA Man Raises More Questions than Answers

A 56-year-old Westwood man disappeared in July and his clothes, car and wallet turned up with no other trace of him.

Two Wounded in Echo Park Shooting

Two people were hospitalized after being shot in Echo Park. The gunman remains at large.

$50,000 Reward Offered for Killer of Young Taxi Driver

Police are trying to piece together the mystery of how a young taxi driver and father of two, was shot to death in Westlake.