The Los Angeles Police Department is directing fire victims to watch out for contracting, towing and charitable donation scams that are prevalent.

Mysterious ‘HELP’ messages spotted in Google Earth images of an LA rail yard sparked human trafficking fears online. However, the LAPD has debunked these claims, revealing that the words were carved by a known trespasser with no criminal ties.

Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.

PST Local, state, and federal officials announced help for those affected: former President Joe Biden announced wildfire victims are eligible for a $770 one-tim

Josephine Sunshine Overaker, according to the FBI, is a prolific domestic terrorist — who belonged to a cell that called themselves 'The Family' and was indicted for a plethora of criminal acts, including arson,

Residents in certain Palisades fire evacuation zones have begun the process of returning to see what is left of their homes. Pacific Palisades resident Carly Paquette took FOX 11 photojournalist Sam Dubin along for the ride as she,

A man and a woman from Oregon were arrested over the weekend for reportedly impersonating firefighters as they attempted to enter a Palisades Fire evacuation zone in

The alleged suspects, identified as a 31-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, wore turnout gear and had helmets and radios, officials said.

Three dozen people remain missing in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, Los Angeles area police agencies said on Thursday, Jan. 16. Thirty-one people are missing in connection with the Eaton fire in Altadena in communities covered by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Lt. Mike Gomez said.

The Larchmont Chronicle had the opportunity to talk with Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Danny Chavez of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He has been called to work the Palisades fire along with many other SLOs.

The department is down hundreds of officers from its 2019 ranks and projects that it will continue to dwindle in fiscal year 2025.