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A leader of the so-called "Hillside Burglars," believed reponsible for more than 150 break-ins targeting some of Los Angeles' wealthiest neighborhoods, was sentenced to 17 years in state prison, authorities said Thursday.

Police said Troy Corsby Thomas,...

A leader of the so-called "Hillside Burglars," believed reponsible for more than 150 break-ins targeting some of Los Angeles' wealthiest neighborhoods, was sentenced to 17 years in state prison, authorities said Thursday.

Police said Troy Corsby Thomas,...

The Los Angeles Police Department unveiled new counterterrorism equipment Thursday amid recent terrorist threats against cities in Europe.

The LAPD monitors terror incidents around the world and develops action plans and technology to prevent such...

The Los Angeles Police Department unveiled new counterterrorism equipment Thursday amid recent terrorist threats against cities in Europe.

The LAPD monitors terror incidents around the world and develops action plans and technology to prevent such...

For car thieves working the streets of Los Angeles County, few stretches of pavement are more attractive than the two blocks of Alondra Boulevard that run from the 605 Freeway to Studebaker Road. At least 20 vehicles were stolen there in a recent six-month...

For car thieves working the streets of Los Angeles County, few stretches of pavement are more attractive than the two blocks of Alondra Boulevard that run from the 605 Freeway to Studebaker Road. At least 20 vehicles were stolen there in a recent six-month...

For months now, the budget crisis in Los Angeles has hamstrung and frustrated the city's homicide detectives. With no money to pay them for the long hours of overtime they typically work, LAPD officials saw no choice but to force the detectives to take time off...

For months now, the budget crisis in Los Angeles has hamstrung and frustrated the city's homicide detectives. With no money to pay them for the long hours of overtime they typically work, LAPD officials saw no choice but to force the detectives to take time off...

Some 45% of Los Angeles' red-light camera tickets are currently unpaid, partly because holds are not placed on driver's licenses and vehicle registrations for unsettled photo enforcement infractions, Los Angeles officials said Wednesday.

The disclosure...

Some 45% of Los Angeles' red-light camera tickets are currently unpaid, partly because holds are not placed on driver's licenses and vehicle registrations for unsettled photo enforcement infractions, Los Angeles officials said Wednesday.

The disclosure...

State prisons can release comatose and physically incapacitated inmates on medical parole under a measure approved Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that is expected to save California at least $46 million annually.

The legislation was one of 21...

State prisons can release comatose and physically incapacitated inmates on medical parole under a measure approved Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that is expected to save California at least $46 million annually.

The legislation was one of 21...

Ten California peace officers today were awarded the Medal of Valor, their profession's highest award for heroism, for acts last year that ranged from pulling motorists out of burning vehicles to rescuing a judge who had been stabbed.

Gov. Arnold...

Ten California peace officers today were awarded the Medal of Valor, their profession's highest award for heroism, for acts last year that ranged from pulling motorists out of burning vehicles to rescuing a judge who had been stabbed.

Gov. Arnold...

Los Angeles' much-debated red light camera program has bypassed some of the city's most dangerous intersections, cost more than $2.5 million over the last two years and failed to adequately demonstrate an improvement in safety, according to an audit due to be...

Los Angeles' much-debated red light camera program has bypassed some of the city's most dangerous intersections, cost more than $2.5 million over the last two years and failed to adequately demonstrate an improvement in safety, according to an audit due to be...

The Los Angeles Police Department evacuated its Rampart Area station Tuesday after an envelope containing an unknown powder was found at the station.

The envelope contained a threat directed at one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a...

The Los Angeles Police Department evacuated its Rampart Area station Tuesday after an envelope containing an unknown powder was found at the station.

The envelope contained a threat directed at one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a...

City leaders recently gave preliminary approval to a proposed ordinance leading to changes in retirement benefits affecting future members of the Police Department.

The proposed ordinance, approved unanimously Sept. 20, will return to the City Council on...

City leaders recently gave preliminary approval to a proposed ordinance leading to changes in retirement benefits affecting future members of the Police Department.

The proposed ordinance, approved unanimously Sept. 20, will return to the City Council on...

Los Angeles is seventh among the nation's 20 largest cities in the percentage of drivers with alcohol-related driving violations, according to a study released today.

The study by the insurance information website Insurance.com was based on information...

Los Angeles is seventh among the nation's 20 largest cities in the percentage of drivers with alcohol-related driving violations, according to a study released today.

The study by the insurance information website Insurance.com was based on information...

In an effort to improve communication among first-responders during fires, earthquakes and other disasters, Los Angeles area officials Monday announced the receipt of a $155 million federal grant to develop a regional radio system.

The system, which will...

In an effort to improve communication among first-responders during fires, earthquakes and other disasters, Los Angeles area officials Monday announced the receipt of a $155 million federal grant to develop a regional radio system.

The system, which will...

Volunteers at Harbor LITES of Los Angeles Harbor will host their third annual fundraiser for the Los Angeles Police Department's Harbor Division on Oct. 16.

This year's event will be a lunch and fashion show, featuring fashions by CJ's Fashions of...

Volunteers at Harbor LITES of Los Angeles Harbor will host their third annual fundraiser for the Los Angeles Police Department's Harbor Division on Oct. 16.

This year's event will be a lunch and fashion show, featuring fashions by CJ's Fashions of...

This could be a pivotal day in the battle to curb the growing dangers of cell phone use and texting while behind the wheel.

Armed with alarming statistics from a new study, the Governors Highway Safety Association will consider endorsing a complete ban...

This could be a pivotal day in the battle to curb the growing dangers of cell phone use and texting while behind the wheel.

Armed with alarming statistics from a new study, the Governors Highway Safety Association will consider endorsing a complete ban...