Violence
Violent Crime Drops 13.8 Percent In Los Angeles County
Violent crime dropped 13.8 percent in Los Angeles County last year, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Nephew Of Nicole Brown Simpson Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges
The nephew of the late wife of OJ Simpson was behind bars on Tuesday on charges of domestic violence.
Report Reveals That Most LAPD Cameras Downtown Don’t Work
An investigation by the Los Angeles Times has revealed that most of the security cameras in downtown Los Angeles haven’t been working for nearly two years.
LAPD: Serious Crime Up Dramatically In Area Surrounding ‘Occupy LA’
Los Angeles police say crime is up dramatically Downtown since Anti-Wall Street protests started.
Tea Party: Protect SoCal Citizens, Businesses From ‘Occupy’ Violence
Tea Party members are calling on the city to provide more protection from what has become an increasingly unruly demonstration.
Officials Concerned Occupy LA Movement Will Turn Violent Like Oakland Demonstrations
There are increasing signs that the placid and peaceful Occupy LA movement could be turning more violent.
Hundreds Turn Out In Long Beach To Take Stand Against Domestic Violence
Hundreds of people turned out in Long Beach Friday to remember victims of domestic violence and take a stand against the epidemic.
Occupy LA Speaker Calls Gandhi A ‘Tumor’, Pushes For Violent ‘Revolution’
A protester addressing Occupy LA says Ghandi is a “tumor” and that nonviolent measures may not be enough to accomplish the movement’s goals.
ACLU Report: Sheriff Baca Blasted And Jail System Is Called Corrupt And Brutal
The American Civil Liberties Union Wednesday issued a scathing 26-page report blasting Sheriff Lee Baca, who they say fosters a brutal and corrupt jail system.
LAPD Veteran: Study Linking Closed Pot Shops, Violence ‘Makes No Sense’
A study that claimed violent crime decreased in neighborhoods where marijuana dispensaries were not shut down is getting a hazy reception from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Report: State Hospital Workers At Risk Of Violence
A review finds California’s hospital workers, especially those in emergency rooms and psychiatric wards, are at risk of violence on a daily basis.
Most Calif. Counties Absent From Database Of Domestic Violence ‘Monsters’
A national database similar to those that list sexual predators is in the works, but the vast majority of California may be left out of the project.
Report: Most US Cocaine Shipped Through Mexico, Fueling Border Violence
The majority of cocaine smuggled into the U.S. every year is the most likely source of increased violence along the southern California border, according to a new report released this week.
Americans Being Targeted? 3 Killed In Baja Calif. Since April
A San Diego security guard is the latest victim in a spree that continues to wreak havoc along the U.S. – Mexico border.
Rihanna Defends Her New Video, Says Victims Need A Voice
Rihanna is defending her latest music video, which opens with a man being shot in the head.
