Mariska Hargitay helped test more than 11,000 rape kits
Mariska Hargitay's crime-solving efforts have been left off-screen. On NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU,” the actress plays Olivia Benson, a…
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Will arrests in Matthew Perry's death burst the ketamine bubble in Los Angeles?
They called her “the queen of ketamine.” According to authorities, Jasveen Sangha sold ketamine (also known as “Dr. Pepper”) in…
California reduces farmworker workload as heat rises
has dramatically reduced enforcement of heat protection laws for outdoor workers, while extreme heat has intensified in recent years, endangering…
Tallulah Willis reacts to comments about her and her sisters' appearance
Bruce Willis' daughter Tallulah Willis has responded to internet trolls for making rude comments about her and her sisters' appearance.…
Editorial: LAPD's next chief must be able to see crime trends
Crime trends in Los Angeles tend to start quickly and spiral out of control before being eclipsed by the next…
David Lynch says he can't direct in person due to emphysema
David Lynch, the iconic writer-director behind surreal classics like “Twin Peaks” and “Eraserhead,” has been diagnosed with emphysema and says…
Taiwanese athletes claim Olympic gold against China. Not everyone is cheering
Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan’s first gold medal on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics quickly reignited geopolitical fervour over Taiwanese…
California history reduced to ashes: Borel fire destroys Havilah
HAVILAH, Calif. — There was gold in these hills. Tucked away in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains among sprawling pine…
Woman injured by police dog sues Sheriff's Department
A woman who was attacked by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department dog is suing the county and asking the…
Thieves target circuit breakers, police say
Circuit breakers appear to have joined the list of potential targets for thieves across the state who prey on metals…