Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin coauthored proposed legislation that aims to strengthen laws on looting, other matters during fires and other emergencies.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Two former high-ranking prosecutors from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed claims against District Attorney Nathan Hochman last week, accusing him of harassment ...

Crimes committed after the fires are spawning new efforts to crack down on crooks taking advantage in the aftermath of disasters.

With the new year, comes new leadership.This is an opportunity to hear from elected leaders in two key offices.

AB 469 seeks to close loopholes and strengthen sentences for looting and fake first responders in disaster zones.

Lawmakers want to make impersonating firefighters a felony as convicted arsonist Dustin Nehl, 31, and his wife Jenni, 44, an ...

LOS ANGELES — A 42-year-old Los Angeles felon was charged Monday with throwing an object at a vehicle on the Hollywood (101) ...

The Menendez brothers would be physically present during their resentencing hearing at the Van Nuys Courthouse, as confirmed ...

State lawmakers and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced proposed legislation Monday aimed at ...

A coalition of state lawmakers has introduced legislation that would strengthen penalties for looting and impersonating emergency personnel during emergencies. This comes after last month’s ...

A demonstrator was charged with a felony crime for allegedly throwing objects, including books, at cars on 101 Freeway during an immigration protest in Los Angeles last week, officials announced ...