Halls Seeks Transfer of Rust Lighting Technician's Suit
First assistant director David Halls and Rust Move Productions ask to move the damages claim to a limited-jurisdiction court.
Los Angeles Crime News
This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows police investigations, high-profile trials and broader trends in city safety.
Accidents
Retrial Begins for Man Accused in Palisades Fire
Jury selection starts Monday in the federal retrial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the January 2025 blaze.
Terrorism
Live Poll
Do you feel safe from hoax threats in your local schools?
LAPD Investigated Swatting Call at Milken Community School
The Los Angeles Police Department cleared the Brentwood school after a report of an active shooter proved to be fake.
Crime — General
Police Arrest Woman in Deadly South LA Hit-and-Run
Raygine Glentasia Evans faces murder charges following a fatal September collision.
Corruption
Live Poll
In employment lawsuits, should courts have the power to mandate independent psychiatric examinations of plaintiffs?
Judge Orders Mental Exam in Los Angeles Lawsuit
A former senior field deputy suing the city for wrongful termination must undergo an independent mental health evaluation.
Property Crime
Live Poll
Do you think crime in your area is getting better or worse?
Two Arrested in Failed El Sereno Copper Theft
Police arrested two suspects after an attempted copper wire theft in El Sereno caused an estimated $100,000 in damage.
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Coverage takes in criminal cases, department policy shifts, the activities of law enforcement and legal proceedings. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it, accounting for varying local safety patterns. Judicial proceedings often dictate the pace of coverage, particularly when long-running trials reach critical milestones. Changes to police department protocols and shifting patterns in the justice system appear as frequently as breaking incident reports.