Coroner releases autopsy reports for Calabasas helicopter crash victims

The cause of death for all nine victims in a horrific helicopter crash in Calabasas that took the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant has been certified as blunt trauma, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner announced on Friday.

5 kids found in crate attached to truck with no ventilation, water, AC, while temps neared 100 degrees

Five children were found in a small crate attached to the bed of a truck with no ventilation, water or air conditioning, while outside temperatures were around 100 degrees, authorities said Wednesday.

Video shows LA County inmates attempting to infect themselves with COVID-19, sheriff says

Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.

Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering

Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday. 

Wild rescue: Off-duty CHP officer saves hiker swept up in whirlpool of water near Yosemite

Officer Brent Donley and other hikers in the area were able to rescue him, MacGyver-style: The CHP said he used his Adidas backpack’s paracord style strap, cut it out and tied it together with a small branch.

Surfer, 26, killed in Santa Cruz County attack remembered as gifted craftsman

As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.

Stranded man helped by CHP officer after scooter runs out of power

A homeless man and his pup Happy became stranded on Route 66 between Barstow and Victorville Thursday after the man's scooter battery died. But an unlikely encounter may have saved both of their lives.

Man arrested for throwing daughter off cliff to her death, stabbing others

A 49-year-old Palm Desert man has been arrested for killing his young daughter by throwing her off a cliff following a crash off Highway 74 south of Vista Point in Riverside County, authorities said Thursday.

LAPD officer under investigation for excessive use of force while detaining man

A disturbing video posted to social media that appears to show a uniformed Los Angeles Police Department officer whaling on a man being detained has prompted an internal investigation for misconduct and excessive use of force.

Outrage over release of sex-assault defendant

A defendant in two decades-old sexual assaults has been released from jail due to concerns over the coronavirus behind bars.

Off-duty LAPD officer arrested for allegedly shooting another officer during camping trip

An off-duty officer with the Los Angeles Police Department has been arrested and booked for attempted murder after allegedly shooting another off-duty officer while on a camping trip.

Chino Hills man released on 'zero cash bail' mandate allegedly commits same crime

The zero cash bail emergency mandate in California is continuing to be a challenge for law enforcement as alleged criminals are released back into the public.