Los Angeles County
Helmet-Cam Captures Rescue Of Injured Botanist From San Clemente Island
A San Fernando Valley botanist was safe Tuesday after falling down a steep ravine on a remote island off the Southern California coast.
5 Freeway Reopens After Multi-Car Crash In Santa Clarita
A multi-vehicle crash Friday injured at least one person and shut down the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway in Santa Clarita, authorities said.
Search Underway For Pit Bulls After Woman Killed In Antelope Valley
Authorities were searching for what they described as “vicious” pit bull dogs Thursday after a female jogger was fatally attacked in Antelope Valley.
Former Marine Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder Allowed To Sue LA County
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A former Marine who served 24 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of murder will be allowed to move forward with his lawsuit against Los Angeles County. A federal […]
WeHo Meningitis Case Not Tied To NY, Elsewhere
Los Angeles County health officials said the bacterial meningitis that killed a 33-year-old West Hollywood attorney this month isn’t the same form of the illness that has killed several people in New York.
Sheriff Demotes 3 Supervisors In Alleged Charity Race Cheating
Three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s supervisors have been demoted over an alleged attempt to cheat during the department’s annual charity relay race last year.
Drill To Prepare First Responders For The ‘Big One’
First responders from across Los Angeles County are practicing for the “big one” Thursday in a drill designed to measure the response to a magnitude-7.8 earthquake.
Sheriff Baca To Propose New $1B Jail Facility
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca will present a $1 billion plan this week to replace the antiquated the Men’s Central Jail.
LA County Backs Off Proposed Fee To Clean Up Water Pollution
A typical homeowner would pay about $4.50 per month, but the actual amount paid would be determined by the amount of runoff their parcel generates.
Proposed Handgun Tax Would Fund More Gun Buyback Programs
An effort by several Southern California lawmakers was underway Thursday to develop more gun buyback programs statewide.
Gas Prices Hit $4 A Gallon In LA, Orange Counties
Gas prices in Los Angeles County are the highest in the state after topping $4 a gallon.
LA County Mulls Ban On ‘Maternity Hotels’
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday was considering stronger regulations for so-called maternity hotels where women come from abroad to give birth.
County Eyes Private Security Patrols After LASD Cutbacks
A suspension in overtime pay by the Sheriff’s Department has led to fewer deputy patrol cars in some unincorporated areas, and now county officials are looking for a replacement.
Man Pleads No Contest To Stalking Mila Kunis
LA County prosecutors say a 27-year-old man has been ordered stay away from “That 70s Show” and “Black Swan” actress Mila Kunis for 10 years after pleading no contest to stalking her.
Porn Producer Sues To Block Los Angeles Condom Law
A major adult filmmaker sued to block a new Los Angeles County law requiring porn actors to wear condoms, calling it a threat to free expression.
