Crime & Safety

Is Sniper Targeting Campers? | Boxers Guy Shuts Freeway: LA Today

Van Stolen From Disabled Man | Hijack Scare Grounds LA-Bound Flight | Joe Jackson Dies | Slain Firefighter's Procession: LA Today

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5 Shootings Near Malibu Park Within 2 Years, Are They Connected?

The other shootings at Malibu Creek State Park got little attention at the time, but now some are fearing that they might be connected.

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Man In Boxers And Superhero Poses Shuts Down 101 Freeway

Rush hour commuters were not amused Wednesday when a shirtless man unfurled homemade signs above the 101 Freeway, forcing its closure.

Van Stolen From Disabled Man; Community Rallies To Support

A Claremont man with cerebral palsy with a motorized wheelchair suffered the loss of his specialized van. Now, his town is rallying to help.

Watch: Slain Fire Captain's Body Escorted To Laguna Woods

See fire, police and area residents honor slain Long Beach Fire Captain Dave Rosa, whose body was escorted to Laguna Woods on Tuesday.

Joe Jackson, Patriarch Of The Musical Jackson Family, Has Died

Joe Jackson, the controversial patriarch and music manager of the Jackson family, has died. He was 89.

Hijack Scare Grounds LA-Bound Flight At JFK

A pilot mistakenly signaled a hijacking to the JFK control tower, prompting police to surround the JetBlue plane packed with passengers.

Top 25 Beach Towns In California; SoCal Cities Make The Grade

When it comes to beach living, these California towns are ranked highest in the nation for everything from great coffee to affordability.

Senior Charged With Capital Murder In Ambush Of Fire Captain

Thomas Man Kim, 77, could face the death penalty if convicted in the fatal shooting of Long Beach Fire Capt. Dave Rosa.

Free Parking & Free Bus Rides In Laguna Beach

Here is how you can Park for FREE and Ride for FREE all summer to the beach and Laguna Beach festivals!

Barricaded Robbery Suspect Forces Sherman Oaks Motel Evacuation

An LAPD SWAT Team had to smoke out a robbery suspect holed up in a Sherman Oaks motel.

Slain Fire Captain Honored At San Juan Capistrano All-Stars Game

Slain Fire Capt. Dave Rosa was honored in an emotional ceremony by San Juan Capistrano & San Clemente Little League All-Stars Wednesday.

LA Extends Controversial Law Restricting Sleeping In Cars

The Los Angeles voted to extend a controversial car limiting where homeless people can live in their cars.

Crews Search For Missing Woman In Ocean Off San Pedro

Officers found items belonging to the 26-year-old near a trail where she was last seen.

Judge Extends Restraining Order Against Taylor Swift Fan

An allegedly obsessed fan is accused of trying to break into the singer's Beverly Hills mansion two months ago.

Former LA Deputy Sentenced For Stabbing Wife To Death In SFV

A former LA Sheriff's Deputy was sentenced to prison for stabbing his wife to death in their Valley home while their children slept.

Venice Pier Fire: City Approves Emergency Funding For Repairs

After a fire damage the Venice Pier this week, city leaders authorized $5 million to get the tourist attraction back open.

California Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Immigration Policy

Accusing the Trump Administration of a new low with "child internment camps in America," Xavier Becerra announced a legal challenge.

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