Prosecutors charged Bailee Lynn Rios with two counts of murder after a high-speed collision with a Metro bus killed two riders in Chatsworth.

Federal prosecutors charged three people in separate cases alleging millions intended for Southern California homelessness programs were diverted for personal use.

Four people were injured after an explosion at an Arleta construction site, prompting a large emergency response and an investigation into the cause.

Los Angeles officials say burglaries are down sharply in the San Fernando Valley and across the city, although they caution that sustained enforcement and prevention remain essential.

08 August 2026 Los Angeles faced a chaotic start to Saturday as a series of illegal street takeovers erupted across multiple neighborhoods, drawing large crowds, damaging property and forcing law enforcement officers to respond to scenes involving reckless driving, fires and looting. The disturbances unfolded during the early morning hours of August 8, turning several intersections into gathering points where drivers performed dangerous stunts while crowds watched from only f

18 July 2026 A new song unexpectedly appeared on singer D4vd's verified Spotify account this week, prompting confusion among fans because the artist remains in custody while awaiting trial on serious criminal charges. The release quickly generated widespread discussion online, with many questioning who uploaded the track and whether it had been scheduled before his arrest. According to reports, the song was released without any public explanation from D4vd's representatives o

16 July 2026 A 26-year-old man identified by federal prosecutors as a member of a South Los Angeles-based Crips street gang has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his role in a $2.8 million bank fraud conspiracy that investigators said was promoted through Instagram. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Chase Matthew Griffin pleaded guilty in March to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. A federal judge sentenced him to 108 months in prison an