Los Angeles

Despite concerns from some immigrant rights advocates and other activists, a City Council committee today advanced Mayor Karen Bass’ nomination of former county Sheriff James McDonnell as the next Los Angeles Police Department chief.

A group of demonstrators held a protest Saturday outside Los Angeles councilmember candidate Ysabel Jurado’s home following her disparaging comments about police.

A group of demonstrators held a protest Saturday outside Los Angeles councilmember candidate Ysabel Jurado’s home following her disparaging comments about police.

In addition to the first game of the World Series, the Lakers and USC have their games, setting up heavy traffic around Los Angeles Friday night. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

If convicted, the rapper could face a statutory maximum sentence of life in federal prison. 

Los Angeles officials issued traffic warnings as several big events are set to take place Friday night, including Game 1 of the World Series. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

Prepare to see more police officers on the streets of L.A. and give yourself extra travel time Friday night.

It’s expected to be a very busy Friday in Los Angeles, with the city hosting several large-scale events in the region.

Drivers are advised to be prepared for traffic as several events are taking place in the Los Angeles area on Friday. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2024. 

Los Angeles remembers Fernando Valenzuela not only as a Dodgers icon but a hero among the Chicano community.

What Fernando Valenzuela did for the Dodgers and the city of Los Angeles goes far beyond anything he did on the baseball field.

With around 152 weapon related arrests made last year, LA Metro is testing new security measures. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2024.

An influx in weapon-related arrests prompts LA Metro officials to test new security systems.

An LA councilmember candidate is facing backlash for comments she made about police. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2024. 

An LA Councilmember candidate is defending her remarks against police after some constituents expressed ire over her stance. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

A Los Angeles councilmember candidate is in the hot seat after a recording captured her making a derogative comment toward police.

Ryan James Wedding, a snowboarder who competed for Canada in the 2002 Olympics, is accused of running a massive, murderous international drug trafficking operation.

Ryan Wedding allegedly ran a criminal enterprise that smuggled 16 tons of cocaine to Canada every year, using Los Angeles as a transportation hub. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

A former Olympic snowboarder along with 15 others were charged for allegedly running a massive international drug trafficking operation to smuggle cocaine into Canada through Los Angeles.

The agreement in principle announced settles 1,354 child sexual abuse claims and it is the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m on Oct. 16, 2024.