‘American Idol’s’ Robin Kaye honored after Encino slaying
Veteran music supervisor Robin Kaye, best known for her lengthy tenure on “American Idol,” leaves behind a legacy of “light, kindness, and joy.”Singer-songwriter and former…
Judge orders LAPD to stop shooting journalists with rubber bullets
A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order that blocks Los Angeles police officers from using rubber projectiles and other so-called less-lethal munitions against…
Kidnappers or ICE agents? LAPD fields surge in concerned citizen calls
When a group of armed, masked men was spotted dragging a woman into an SUV in the Fashion District last week, a witness called 911…
49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir arrested for resisting peace officer in L.A.
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir was arrested Thursday afternoon in South Los Angeles. He was charged with delaying and resisting a peace officer,…
LAPD allowed to use drones as ‘first responders’ under new program
Citing successes other police departments across the country have seen using drones, the Los Angeles Police Commission said it would allow the LAPD to deploy…
LAPD protest response once again triggers outrage, injuries, lawsuits
Bridgette Covelli arrived near Los Angeles City Hall for last Saturday’s “No Kings” festivities to find what she described as a peaceful scene: people chanting,…
L.A. protest costs reach nearly $20 million for police, city repairs
The city of Los Angeles has racked up nearly $20 million in police costs and other expenses in response to protests that have erupted over…
Press groups sue LAPD over use of force during protests
A coalition of press rights organizations is seeking a court order to stop the “continuing abuse” of journalists by the Los Angeles Police Department during…
LAPD treatment of journalists in protests once again under scrutiny
Abraham Márquez, a reporter with the nonprofit investigative news startup Southlander, was filming a tense standoff between Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and immigrant rights…
L.A. city councilmembers spar with police chief over immigration protests
Los Angeles city councilmembers sparred with Police Chief Jim McDonnell Tuesday over the LAPD’s handling of protests against President Trump’s immigration crackdown, with some challenging…
Why is the LAPD opposing Trump’s Marine deployment in Los Angeles? | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of Marines in Los Angeles to quell protests that have erupted against the arrests of 44…
How L.A. law enforcement got pulled into Trump’s immigration fight
A phalanx of police officers on horseback surround a person who has been knocked to the ground and repeatedly pummeled with batons.An Australian TV news…
LAPD warns ‘many more arrests’ as 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles
June 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump escalated a war of words with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday, as the administration authorized the deployment…
L.A. City Council aide arrested on assault charge at anti-ICE protest
An aide to Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has been placed on unpaid leave after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer…
Mayor Karen Bass says she reached a deal to restore police hiring
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has reached an agreement with City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson to find the money to reverse the cuts to police…
State authorities to probe LAPD shooting of man officers say had gun
The California Department of Justice will investigate a fatal shooting by Los Angeles Police Department officers under a law that empowers the state attorney general…
LAPD still pays for George Floyd protests. Will lawsuits force change?
As mass protests over the police murder of George Floyd raged across Los Angeles in late May 2020, the LAPD had an unexpected problem.After a…
L.A. City Council approves $14-billion budget, scaling back Bass’ public safety plans
The Los Angeles City Council signed off on a $14-billion spending plan for 2025-26 on Thursday, scaling back Mayor Karen Bass’ public safety initiatives as…
Officers are winning massive payouts in ‘LAPD lottery’ lawsuits
In police circles, it’s known as the “LAPD lottery.”Speaking at a city budget presentation this month, Police Chief Jim McDonnell said some officers have sought…
With L.A. in crisis, Mayor Karen Bass’ hiring goal for the LAPD slips further out of reach
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