Report: Slower LASD Emergency Response Times Due To Budget, Staffing Cuts
Budget cuts and staffing shortages in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have slowed emergency response times in unincorporated areas, according to reports.
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Budget cuts and staffing shortages in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have slowed emergency response times in unincorporated areas, according to reports.
Here are the top five places in LA to get your frozen drink on.
With Monday night's disruptive rallies after Mexico's early round 3-1 World Cup win over Croatia fresh in the minds of law enforcement, authorities are preparing for Sunday, when Mexico will take on the Netherlands.
From Chinatown to the Valley, find several go-to party shops for all of your Fourth of July paraphernalia in Los Angeles.
Police were called to keep order after a large gathering of fans of the Mexican soccer team, who congregated at an intersection in Huntington Park to celebrate Mexico's 3-1 victory over Croatia, began interfering with traffic.
Evin Adonis Ortiz, 25, Rene Ubaldo Ramirez, 32, and Edwin Alexander Bonilla, 30, were convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Danilo Estuerdo Morales.
An appellate court has upheld a $19 million judgment against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis in a slander case filed over his claims that casino mogul Steve Wynn threatened to kill him.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will let counties continue sharing available jail cells as they try to avoid overcrowding or releasing inmates early.
Consider these five options that will definitely make for a memorable foray when guests arrive in Los Angeles for a long weekend.
Having an Inland Empire address could be adding fine lines and wrinkles to your face, according to a new study.
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday a decades-old Los Angeles law that prohibits anyone from living in a parked vehicle is unconstitutional.
The mystery man and real estate developer behind the craze tweeted (@HiddenCash) about the possibility Wednesday night.
A veteran L.A. mixologist and his celebrated protégé share a tasty spin on some enticing Fourth of July cocktail recipes.
Lee McDaniel's wife, Cindy, says her husband died Tuesday after a battle with cancer, and hopes he'll be remembered for his many acts of kindness.
Carra Robertson wrote a letter to the Thousand Oaks Acorn but the missive was written to be a message to the person or persons who took her property.
The board voted Wednesday night to replace Dov Charney as chairman of the downtown L.A.-based company, according to a new report.
A plan to transform the way the city of Los Angeles designs and repairs sidewalks could take a big step Wednesday toward becoming law.
Executive Chef Chuck Abair of CAFE del REY in Marina Del Rey pulled together three restaurant specialty recipes for easy at-home entertaining on the Fourth.
CBS2's Kevin Takumi reports flooding could be seen at nearby streets at Victory Boulevard near Empire Avenue.
Attorneys representing the family of Arturo Cabrales called for an investigation into his March 2012 death on Tuesday, as former deputies Anthony Paez and Julio Martinez faced a judge in a separate criminal case.
The funds will be awarded as part of a one-time grant process after lawmakers included a $10 million appropriation in the new state budget.
The Los Angeles Kings will continue to celebrate their Stanley Cup win this week.
It's time for guys to get in on the planning and coiffing for wedding season, and the first step is finding the perfect tuxedo.
Mayor Eric Garcetti said a bad word Monday.
Customers of Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric are angry they've been asked to share the multi-billion tab with the utility companies after the shutdown of the faulty nuclear generating station.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pre-deployed emergency resources to prepare for the potential return of mud flows in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Three robbery suspects ambushed a man while he was fueling up at a Sherman Oaks gas station.
A federal grand jury charged two Southern California women with following an ICE agent home and livestreaming it on social media.
A stolen Lexus crashed into an innocent driver during a police pursuit near downtown Los Angeles.
Security cameras from a Long Beach restaurant show the suspect walking away after Long Beach police cleared the scene.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pre-deployed emergency resources to prepare for the potential return of mud flows in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Three robbery suspects ambushed a man while he was fueling up at a Sherman Oaks gas station.
A federal grand jury charged two Southern California women with following an ICE agent home and livestreaming it on social media.
A stolen Lexus crashed into an innocent driver during a police pursuit near downtown Los Angeles.
Security cameras from a Long Beach restaurant show the suspect walking away after Long Beach police cleared the scene.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pre-deployed emergency resources to prepare for the potential return of mud flows in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Three robbery suspects ambushed a man while he was fueling up at a Sherman Oaks gas station.
A federal grand jury charged two Southern California women with following an ICE agent home and livestreaming it on social media.
A stolen Lexus crashed into an innocent driver during a police pursuit near downtown Los Angeles.
Security cameras from a Long Beach restaurant show the suspect walking away after Long Beach police cleared the scene.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
Orange City Council members gathered on Tuesday night to address much-needed security measures around the city's historic fountain, which has also doubled as the spot of dozens of crashes in recent years.
Body camera video shows the intense moments when Westminster Police Department officers rushed into a burning home and pulled a bedridden woman to safety last week.
A Marine veteran has a reason to smile today after a Huntington Beach dentist stepped in to fix his broken tooth.
With winter just around the corner, some small business owners in places like Big Bear and Wrightwood are concerned that the closure of Highway 38 could bring financial struggles.
One teenager was killed and three other people were wounded during a shooting early Tuesday morning, police said.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested last week for allegedly sexually assaulting children at religious gatherings over several years, according to authorities.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
As the fall respiratory season approaches, who should be getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against illness? Here's what varying recommendations say.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the Trump administration during his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4.
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.
Geraldo Perdomo hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs, Salvador Perez moved into second place on Kansas City's career RBI list and the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4, shortly after being eliminated from postseason contention.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
After nearly a week off air, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the stage for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday evening, which drew droves of fans to the El Capitan Theatre as they hoped to watch one of the most-anticipated episodes in the show's history.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Fidel Ruiz-Healy independent filmmaker is sharing his story after his home was ransacked by copper thieves while he was away working in New York City.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A stolen vehicle pursuit ends in a violent crash in Pico Union. The Desk's Mike Roger explains how the driver got dangerously close to a KCAL photographer.
A big rig crash closed the 10 Freeway in Claremont.
The Department of Homeland Security claimed agents arrested Army veteran George Retes for assaulting law enforcement during a Camarillo immigration protest. Homeland Security posted the allegation on social media after Retes penned an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle. Lauren Pozen reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to the Dominguez Rancho Adobe and Museum for tonight's Look At This!
A federal grand jury indicted two Southern California women and another from Colorado for allegedly following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent home and posting his address on Instagram.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
