WASHINGTON — The jury’s verdict to acquit George Zimmerman in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, a case that became a referendum on race and gun laws for many across the nation, did not turn on how those … Continue reading
In the months since Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck launched a review of Christopher Dorner’s firing and his allegations of racism and corruption in the LAPD, police officials have remained silent on their findings. The much-anticipated report, Beck said … Continue reading
The officer, who normally patrols the streets of Watsonville, Calif., takes action when she hears a desperate immigrant’s story of kidnapping and death threats. By Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles TimesJune 2, 2013, 8:20 p.m. WATSONVILLE, Calif. — She introduced herself … Continue reading
Boy who shot neo-Nazi father had a history of violence, psychologist testifies By Phil Willon, Los Angeles TimesJanuary 8, 2013, 1:21 a.m. The Riverside boy who shot and killed his neo-Nazi father had a history of violence since he … Continue reading
Man dead, 2 children safe after South L.A. standoff A 28-year-old man was shot by Los Angeles police Wednesday morning after holding two children hostage in the Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw neighborhood of South L.A., police said. The children are OK, police … Continue reading
Despite state law, cars parked at broken L.A. meters still ticketed L.A. officials said a state law limiting the practice of issuing tickets to drivers who park at broken meters would cost the city a sizable chunk of ticket and … Continue reading
Anaheim police were conducting an investigation Thursday after officers found the body of a man in an alley while responding to a burglary call. Police were called to the 800 block of Zeyn Street just after midnight after receiving a … Continue reading
A gun was found near a body in Burbank that is believed to be that of FBI Special Agent Stephen Ivens, who has been missing for two months. FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller called the discovery “a sad day, not only … Continue reading
A Los Angeles judge ordered an investigation Friday into the care of Michael Jackson’s children, capping a tumultuous week of family feuding in which some relatives of the late pop star accused others of kidnapping their elderly matriarch. Superior Court … Continue reading
By Kate Mather, Los Angeles Times June 25, 2012 Four students and a teacher were arrested in connection with an alleged in-classroom hazing incident at a Fontana high school, police said Sunday. Fontana police were contacted by district officials Friday … Continue reading