The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles County

Woman and her two dogs killed after being struck by lightning during thunderstorm

Antonia Mendoza Chavez, 52, was killed along with her two dogs during a thunderstorm in San Gabriel Riverbed, in Los Angeles County's Pico Rivera on Wednesday

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

Lightning strike kills woman, 2 dogs in Southern California

Authorities in Los Angeles County say a woman and two dogs found dead on a path were struck by lightning

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Civil Jury Finds Bill Cosby Sexually Abused Teenager in 1975

Jurors at a civil trial found Tuesday that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975. The Los Angeles County jury delivered the verdict in favor of Judy Huth, who is now 64, and awarded her $500,000. She said the fact that jurors believed her…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

Kobe Bryant crash photos and LA Sheriff’s Department use of force video collide in courtroom

LOS ANGELES — About a year after Los Angeles County Deputy Doug Johnson took graphic photos of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash scene that were then passed around, he was caught up in another scandal.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022

Here's why we don't have a final count yet in Los Angeles' election

LOS ANGELES — Although it might seem like it's taking a long time to count the ballots from Los Angeles County's primary election 10 days ago, officials say the process is moving along on schedule, with a final tally likely by July 1.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022

Trial begins for man accused of killing beloved LA rapper Nipsey Hussle

The day they spoke in a Crenshaw parking lot, Nipsey Hussle and the man who shot him to death saw their "arcs in life were bending in different directions," a Los Angeles County prosecutor said Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2022

Gustavo Arellano: 'Go Brandon' joke is latest sign of right-wing extremism in law enforcement

The deputies of the scandal-plagued Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are probably the last public employees I'd pick to spread international goodwill.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2022

LA County coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising again, dashing hopes surge has crested

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are increasing in Los Angeles County, dashing hopes that the nation’s most populous county had turned the corner in the latest omicron wave.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 10, 2022

Lawsuit: LA shelter for kids was a den for sexual abuse

More than 30 people have filed a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at a now-closed Los Angeles County shelter for kids waiting placement in foster homes

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

School’s out. Will that help California get ahead of COVID-19?

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases across Los Angeles County are rising just as students are counting down the days left in school.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022