California's homicide rate fell nearly 16% last year, state report says
California's violent crime rate rose 3% last year compared to 2022, according to new data released this week, but the…
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Subway passenger arrested after falling asleep on bus with gun
Traffic was shut down and a SWAT team was dispatched to Glendale Monday morning after a Metro bus driver found…
Case dismissed against teenage cousin of Uvalde school shooter for alleged threat to shoot at school
Editor's note: (06/27/24) Since this story was published in August 2023, the case against Nathan James Cruz was dismissed due…
Hollywood makeup artist allegedly stabbed by ex after restraining order
A 35-year-old Hollywood makeup artist is recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times at her home. Allie Shehorn was…
UCLA police chief reassigned after security lapses over pro-Palestinian protests
UCLA Police Chief John Thomas has been removed from his position and reassigned, officials said, weeks after he faced harsh…
A bus passenger is shot to death amid a wave of violence in the Los Angeles Metro
A Metro passenger was shot and killed on a bus Thursday afternoon in the City of Commerce hours after Mayor…
Mayor Bass Orders Police 'Surge' on Metro Routes Amid Increase in Violence
Mayor Karen Bass ordered an “increased” law enforcement within the region's hundreds of buses and miles of subway system, saying…
Photos: Authorities move to expel pro-Palestinian protesters from UC Irvine
Dozens of police officers gathered at UC Irvine on Wednesday as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated, with protesters occupying and barricading…
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block Faces Faculty Criticism, No-Confidence Vote
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block faces calls from faculty for his resignation and motions of no confidence and no confidence as…
Review of 'Power': documentary on the history of American police
The phrase “protect and serve,” forged by the Los Angeles Police Department and enshrined in police programs, worked hard over…