Video shows LASD detective helping elderly woman cross street before she was fatally struck
New surveillance video was released Monday that captured the moment an off-duty detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helped an elderly woman cross the street just seconds before she was struck and killed in Valley Village over the weekend.
New surveillance video was released Monday that captured the moment an off-duty detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helped an elderly woman cross the street just seconds before she was struck and killed in Valley Village over the weekend.
Girl's back seat prank prompts huge police response
Six California Highway Patrol units sped to the scene of what they thought was a possible child abduction Saturday after a driver saw a little girl’s plea for help.
Six California Highway Patrol units sped to the scene of what they thought was a possible child abduction Saturday after a driver saw a little girl’s plea for help.
Nominees for 2020 Academy Awards announced — see the full list
The 92nd Academy Awards will take place Feb. 9 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre.
The 92nd Academy Awards will take place Feb. 9 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre.
Rush drummer Neil Peart dies at 67 after battle with brain cancer
Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist for Rush, died Tuesday in Santa Monica, California, after a three-year battle with brain cancer.
Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist for Rush, died Tuesday in Santa Monica, California, after a three-year battle with brain cancer.
Mother viciously beaten on way to speak with principal about bullying, reports say
A mother in California says she was viciously beaten by the girl who had been bullying her 16-year-old daughter, according to various local reports.
A mother in California says she was viciously beaten by the girl who had been bullying her 16-year-old daughter, according to various local reports.
Homeless person attempts to kidnap little girl, witnesses say
A man who witnesses said was clearly on drugs tried to kidnap a little girl from her mother’s arms.
A man who witnesses said was clearly on drugs tried to kidnap a little girl from her mother’s arms.
Stinky surprise: Skunk gets stuck in Mill Valley dryer vent
The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.
The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.
California could be first state to launch its own prescription drug label
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
The Oscars to go host-less for 2nd year in a row
For the second year in a row, next month's Oscar ceremony will be held without a host, the president of ABC Entertainment said Wednesday.
For the second year in a row, next month's Oscar ceremony will be held without a host, the president of ABC Entertainment said Wednesday.
Sea lion shot with pellet gun forced to be humanely euthanized due to injuries
A sea lion who was shot with a pellet gun and found in distress in Newport Beach in December was humanely euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.
A sea lion who was shot with a pellet gun and found in distress in Newport Beach in December was humanely euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.
California beachgoer swept away by giant wave in wild footage; county warns visitors about dangerous surf
Wild footage captured a beachgoer being swept away by a giant wave in Santa Cruz, California.
Wild footage captured a beachgoer being swept away by a giant wave in Santa Cruz, California.
Coachella 2020 lineup announced; a look at the stars set to perform
It’s one of the most popular music festivals in California… Coachella is returning to the Empire Polo Club in Indio this April.
It’s one of the most popular music festivals in California… Coachella is returning to the Empire Polo Club in Indio this April.
Dash-cam video shows SUV plunging off cliff on Highway 1
A dash-cam video captures the moment an SUV plunged off the cliff from Highway 1 in San Mateo County.
A dash-cam video captures the moment an SUV plunged off the cliff from Highway 1 in San Mateo County.
Lee Mendelson, producer who brought “Charlie Brown Christmas” to TV, dies on Christmas Day
Lee Mendelson, the producer who changed the face of the holidays when he brought “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to television in 1965 and wrote the lyrics to its signature song, “Christmas Time Is Here,” died on Christmas day, his son said.
Lee Mendelson, the producer who changed the face of the holidays when he brought “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to television in 1965 and wrote the lyrics to its signature song, “Christmas Time Is Here,” died on Christmas day, his son said.
Santa Anita Park begins winter racing season amid protest
Santa Anita Park's latest racing season has begun amid criticism by animal-rights activists about the deaths of 37 horses at the Arcadia track within the past year.
Santa Anita Park's latest racing season has begun amid criticism by animal-rights activists about the deaths of 37 horses at the Arcadia track within the past year.
McDonald’s employees save woman who mouthed ‘help me’ in drive-thru
McDonald’s employees are being commended for their quick thinking and actions, which led to the rescue of a woman in need.
McDonald’s employees are being commended for their quick thinking and actions, which led to the rescue of a woman in need.
Father drowns trying to rescue girl swept to California bay
A father drowned after trying to rescue his 12-year-old daughter who was on a raft that was swept from a Northern California lagoon out to sea, authorities said.
A father drowned after trying to rescue his 12-year-old daughter who was on a raft that was swept from a Northern California lagoon out to sea, authorities said.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
'Instinct kicked in:' Clerk fatally shoots armed suspect who robbed, pistol whipped him
The supsect had entered the Bay Point store Sunday about 11 p.m. and began to strike the clerk, the employee said.
The supsect had entered the Bay Point store Sunday about 11 p.m. and began to strike the clerk, the employee said.
Los Angeles church to eliminate $5.3M in medical debt for low-income families
A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million worth of medical debt for nearly 6,000 households in Southern California, according to one of the church’s pastors.
A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million worth of medical debt for nearly 6,000 households in Southern California, according to one of the church’s pastors.