I-Team Investigations

NBCLA I-Team investigative reporters break local news on stories that affect our community directly. Here are the latest investigations out of LA and SoCal.

INVESTIGATIVE 18 hours ago

California offering little help for homeowners duped by contractor

Many homeowners told the I-Team they filed complaints with the Contractors State License Board, but the board did little to help. The I-Team’s Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m....

INVESTIGATIVE 4 hours ago

Homeowners duped by contractor got little relief from the bond required by state
Crime and Courts 13 hours ago

Accused LA Metro bus hijacker charged with murder, kidnapping

INVESTIGATIVE Sep 27

Map: See where coyotes are spotted most in LA County

From the Valley to Leimert Park and Hancock Park, people in communities across Southern California have been spotting coyotes in their neighborhoods.
Crime and Courts Sep 26

Accused LA bus hijacker previously spent time in prison

The man accused of hijacking a bus and murdering a passenger previously spent time in prison, authorities said.
Crime and Courts Sep 26

OC doctor accused by patients of botching work appears in court on criminal charges

Southern California plastic surgeon Arian Mowlavi is facing two felony counts of battery with serious bodily injury related to two patients, but before his arraignment Wednesday he submitted a financi...
EXTREME HEAT Sep 24

Fall is here, but experts say communities need a heat plan

Heat is the leading cause of climate-related deaths in the country, but knowing how deadly it is? That’s not as clear.

I-Team Sep 20

OC plastic surgeon faces new accusation by medical board, felony battery charges by DA

After settling a civil lawsuit for $6 million, “Dr. Laguna” is now looking at a new medical board accusation and a possible criminal trial.
Homelessness Sep 20

This LA neighborhood remains free of homeless tents. The I-Team reveals why

For years, one residential section of Hollywood had been plagued by homeless encampments that brought trash, drugs and fires to the area. But now the area remains tent-free.
Hollywood Sep 19

No signs of homeless tents weeks after major Los Angeles events

A residential section of Hollywood is now homeless tent free after being plagued by encampments that brought trash, drugs and fires to the area. The I-Team’s Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024.
I-Team Sep 18

SoCal man with silicosis wins lawsuit against makers of artificial stone slabs

In what is believed to be a landmark trial and verdict, a jury awarded a Southern California man with silicosis more than $52 million in damages.
I-Team Sep 18

Southern California man with silicosis awarded $52M

A Southern California man battling an irreversible lung disease that doctors say he got by doing his job has been awarded a historic justice in court. The I-Team’s Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024.
LAFD Sep 17

LAPD: Chinatown apartment fire was deliberately set

The LAD said an early morning fire in Chinatown last week that damaged four apartment buildings and injured six people was arson.
Beverly Hills Sep 13

Million-dollar watch stolen in Beverly Hills holdup found after arrest in Miami

Police said an emerald-encrusted Patek Philippe watch worth at least $1-million, stolen at gunpoint from a tourist in Beverly Hills, was found after the arrests of 3 men in Miami.
Wildfires Sep 11

What to know about your home insurance in wildfire zone

A state of emergency will trigger some strict rules in California when it comes to residential property insurance. The I-Team’s Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024.
Wildfires Sep 11

How to maintain your home Insurance after wildfire

Insurance companies cannot cancel or refuse to renew home insurance policies if the neighborhood is under a state of emergency.
Crime and Courts Sep 9

12 years in prison for man who burned woman to death in North Hollywood

A man initially facing up to life in prison for setting his girlfriend on fire, killing her, cuts deal and gets 12 years.
I-Team Sep 6

How extreme heat could be affecting your car

Southern California heat waves could damage your car. Here’s what to check if you are hitting the road. The I-Team’s Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 6, 2024.
I-Team Sep 6

How extreme heat can affect cars in Southern California

Experts recommend drivers check several things before hitting the road as dangerously hot weather can do a number on vehicles.
I-Team Sep 5

Southern California residents say ADU contractor took their money, never completed the work

Southern California homeowners said their ADU contractor took money but never completed the work.

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