Watts

The recycling plant, Atlas Metals, was charged in an expanded 25-count indictment, including 22 felony counts of knowingly disposing of hazardous waste. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2024.

A Watts metal recycler was charged in an expanded 25-count indictment after an explosion earlier this year,

Watts community members and Los Angeles city officials hosted a town hall Wednesday addressing the tap water concerns in the city after lead was detected. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2024.

The community of Watts honored longtime activist Alice “Sweet Alice” Harris with a street named after her. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

An investigation in Watts is underway after a study discovered several homes with lead contamination in the water supply.

Los Angeles City Council is moving forward with a request for an investigation after a study detected lead in some water samples in Watts. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2024.

A recent study in Watts detected lead in some tap water samples. The results have prompted Mayor Karen Bass to respond and ask for more testing to be done in the area.

A study done by the “Better Watts Initiative” detected lead in some water samples after testing from more than 500 verified addresses, prompting Mayor Bass to respond. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22, 2024.

Dozens of Watts community members arrived in court Thursday hoping the justice system put an end to a metal recycling plant they say has been polluting their community for decades.

Dozens of Watts community members arrived in court Thursday hoping the justice system put an end to a metal recycling plant they say has been polluting their community for decades. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2024.

As many as four masked burglars were seen coming out of Pharmacy 90210 in Beverly Hills before leading officers on a high-speed chase into Watts.

Police are searching for several burglary suspects after they broke into a Beverly Hills pharmacy. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2024. 

The Atlas metal recycling plant next to Jordan High School has been the subject of multiple lawsuits. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

A Watts community expressed anger and frustration Tuesday following another explosion at a metal recycling plant right next to a high school.

Newly released body cam footage shows the moments that led up to 28-year-old Alex Mitchell being punched by an LAPD officer while being handcuffed.

The LAPD released body cam footage that showed the moments that led up to 28-year-old Alex Mitchell being punched by an officer while being handcuffed. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on July 31, 2024.

An investigation is underway after a Los Angeles Police Department officer was seen on camera punching a man in the face during an arrest in Watts.

LAPD has launched an investigation after an officer was captured on camera punching a man in the face during an arrest. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Seniors got free portable room air conditioner units as part of a heat relief event in Watts.

Ninety-year-old longtime community activist Sweet Alice Harris was recognized Monday with an intersection in Watts named in her honor. This video was broadcast for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2024.