In Braves, Dodgers Also Take on Upton Brothers
The Dodgers start a three-game series in Atlanta against the Braves on Friday for their third-straight series against an National League East opponent. Read More
Investigations
Search for Missing Woman Continues Near Big Bear
Family members of Big Bear resident Karen Dalman, 59, are still hoping she will be found alive after being reported lost in rugged, mountainous terrain. Read More
Investigations
Slain OC Student Was a "Wonderful Example of Latina Woman"
The roommate of a missing OC student and Army veteran, whose body was found in the wilderness, has been arrested in connection with her death, police announced Friday. Read More
Investigations
Demonstrators Lobby Boy Scouts to Keep Ban on Gay Scouts
With signs that read “NO on the resolution,” about 25 women, men and teens protested outside the Boy Scouts of America, Los Angeles Area Council from noon until about 1:30 p.m. Read More
Investigations
Three Keys for Kings in Game 3
If the LA Kings want to take down Game 3, they are going to need to keep the San Jose Sharks from dictating the pace of the game. Read More
Investigations
Fire in Castaic Grows to 575 Acres; Evacuations Lifted
Firefighters on Friday were battling a 575-acre blaze that scorched hillsides in Castaic, prompting evacuations, backing up traffic for miles on the 5 Freeway and forcing the temporary lockdown of an elementary school. Read More
Investigations
Deaf Dog Stolen, Held For Ransom: Family
A deaf 11-year-old mini Yorkie was snatched from a Los Feliz yard and his dognappers are demanding $1,000 from his owners, who are pleading with the public to help bring their dog home. Read More
Investigations
Covering the Springs Firefight With an iPhone
When the traditional method wasn't an option, photographer Sean Browning and reporter Kim Baldonado used an iPhone to document how firefighters protected a Newbury Park neighborhood May 2, 2013 from the Springs fire.
Investigations
"All Clear" After Bomb Squad Visits McDonald's
An unattended package at a McDonald's restaurant in Sherman Oaks forced the closure of Ventura Boulevard at mid-day Friday during the investigation. Read More
Investigations
Arrests Made in High School Sexting Scandal
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and a 14-year-old girl was cited on Friday in connection with a high school sexting scandal in San Bernardino County, authorities said. Read More
Investigations
Man Heating Coffee With Torch Sparks Fire
A homeless man using a handheld propane torch to heat up coffee last week sparked a fire that burned an encampment in Lake Elsinore. Read More
Investigations
Knife-Wielding Man Killed by Officers at Police Station
After trying to communicate in various languages with a knife-wielding man who walked into the Alhambra Police Department Friday morning, officers shot and killed him when he would not respond. Read More
Investigations
Marine Accused of Beating Concert Goer
A Camp Pendleton Marine was in court today after being accused in a brutal beating at a country music concert. Read More
Investigations
Attorney: OJ Simpson Knew About Guns in Raid
The attorney who represented OJ Simpson in a trial stemming from a bizarre 2007 Las Vegas hotel room raid testified Friday that he advised Simpson to call police after the former NFL Hall of Fame player mentioned plans to retrieve... Read More
Investigations
Body Found in OC Canyon
A body was discovered Thursday evening in a remote area of Silverado, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department told NBC4 News. Read More
Investigations
100 Victims of Secret Upskirt Recordings Sought
Authorities encouraged up to 100 potential victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after the man was arrested on suspicion of secretly filming up hundreds of women’s skirts, including one instance in which... Read More
Investigations
Ex-Compton Firefighter Pleads Not Guilty to Arson
A Compton firefighter is expected to appear in court Friday to face charges he allegedly set his fire department’s headquarters ablaze in an effort to destroy evidence of his suspected theft. Read More
Investigations
Suspect's Apartment Described as "Bomb Factory"
The man police describe as an individual "curious" about making bombs pleaded not guilty to the felony charges against him Thursday. Read More
Investigations
405 Fwy to Close Overnight in Sepulveda Pass
All lanes on the northbound 405 Freeway between Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards will be closed starting at midnight until 5 a.m. Friday. Read More
Investigations
Federal Oversight of LAPD Officially Ends
More than a decade after the U.S. Department of Justice began oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department following the Rampart corruption scandal of the 1990s, city and police leaders on Thursday celebrated the ending of... Read More
Investigations
Rising Number of Drownings a Concern in Hawaii
One of Southern California’s top vacation destinations is having a year that’s proving dangerous for tourists, and local leaders have their hands full. Read More
Investigations
Pot-Bellied Pig Stench Causes Neighborhood Ruckus
The stench coming from Moo, Hoot, Quack and Ribbet, a foursome of pot-bellied pigs living it up in a suburban neighborhood backyard, has neighbors fuming mad. Read More
Investigations
Bank Robber in Spider-Man Mask Eludes Police
An armed bank robber wearing a Spider-Man mask eluded a police dragnet that forced lockdowns at three Simi Valley schools and an order for residents to stay inside their homes, officials said. Read More
Investigations
Mountain Lion Tranquilized After Getting Stuck in Aqueduct
A mountain lion trapped in a steep concrete culvert in Northern California was tranquilized and authorities planned to put the animal back in its habitat. Read More
Investigations
Student Arrested in Threat to "Shoot Up School"
A 19-year-old Santa Monica College student was arrested in connection with threatening to "shoot up the school" at the Santa Monica College's Pico campus, officials said. Read More
Investigations
LA Worst City for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers: Study
Los Angeles was the worst city in America for dog attacks on letter carriers last year, according a new report by the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Service released its dog attack city rankings on Wednesday as a prelude... Read More
Investigations
OJ Simpson Prosecutors Want to Call Surprise Witness
During the second-to-last day of testimony Thursday, prosecutors in Las Vegas revealed they want to call a surprise witness to rebut OJ Simpson's testimony in his bid to have his 2008 robbery conviction thrown out. Read More
Investigations
End It Like Beckham: Soccer Star to Retire
David Beckham, who won MLS titles with the LA Galaxy, plans to retire from the sport at the end of the French league season. Details on NBCLA.com. Read More
Investigations
Racist Graffiti Agoura High School Prompts Reward
Two cases of racially charged graffiti at a high school in upscale Agoura Hills are being investigated by a hate crime unit, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said. Read More
Investigations
Wildfire North of LA Grows to 3,800 Acres
The fire started early Wednesday afternoon and consumed 2,000 acres in about 2 1/2 hours. Read More
Investigations
NASA's JPL Brings Firefighting to Space
With an intense fire season already underway before summer officially begins, firefighters need all the help they can get – even from space. Read More
More Tricks Revealed: How Some Jiffy Lubes Inflate Your Bill
Insiders at the nation’s largest car repair chain told NBC4 that some Jiffy Lube stores use specific tricks to inflate a customer’s bill. Read More
Investigations
Beating Victim, 25, Comes Out Of Coma
Victor Silcock was at Murdy Park with his girlfriend, who is also mentally disabled, on May 10 when police said he may have tried to stop a fight between two teens. Silcock ended up at a nearby laundromat where police say he was hi... Read More
Investigations
Trial of Woman Accused of Murdering Model Begins
More than five years after the death of aspiring actress-model Juliana Redding, who was found strangled in her Santa Monica apartment in 2008, the trial of her accused murdered got under way Wednesday. Read More
Investigations
If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus, "It'd Be Pandemic": Expert
The problems can vary from cardiovascular problems, to hormone levels, or other factors. Read More
Investigations
Distribution Center in IE a "Godsend" for New Workers
Sysco Riverside will serve as a product shipping center for Southern California businesses including restaurants, hotels and hospitals. Read More
Investigations
"Grand Fire" Scorches Thousands of Acres Near Frazier Park
Driven by dry fuels and high winds, the fast-moving wildfire erupted about 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Los Padres National Forest near Frazier Park.
Investigations
Wildfire Near Lebec Grows Into Three Counties
Firefighters were battling a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire that burned more than 3,000 acres in 2 1/2 hours on Wednesday afternoon, forcing evacuations and road closures in Los Padres National Forest near Frazier Park. Read More
Investigations
Magnitude-4.0 Earthquake Hits Off SoCal Coast
A magnitude-4.0 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon off Palos Verdes. Read More
Investigations
Suspect Booked After Explosive Devices Found in Apartment
Residents returned home late Wednesday after bomb squad technicians earlier in the day blew up homemade explosive devices that had been found in a Culver City-area apartment, prompting evacuations and street closures in the... Read More
Investigations
Charges for Man Disguised as Woman in Bathroom Filming
Charges were filed Tuesday against a man who wore a wig and women's clothing to disguise himself as he allegedly used a concealed camera to record "hours" of video of women in a Los Angeles-area department store Read More
Investigations
Moreno Valley Mayor Returns to Court
Mayor Tom Owings, set to resume testimony before a grand jury in connection with a corruption investigation, talks about his relationship with a developer at the center of the case. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Wednesday May 15, 2013.
Investigations
Arrests, Firearms Seizures in Montebello Gang Sweep
"Operation Sudden Impact" led to arrests and firearms seizures, according to authorities Read More
Investigations
Simpson: Guns "Never a Subject" in Hotel Raid
O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday in court that guns were never "a subject" during discussions leading up to a Las Vegas hotel room raid that led to the former NFL Hall of Famer's conviction and prison Read More
Investigations
Judge OKs $40M in Refunds for "Weight Loss" Sneakers
Those with approved claims will be able to get a maximum repayment for their purchase — up to $80 per pair of Shape-Ups; $84 per pair of Resistance Runner shoes; up to $54 per pair of Podded Sole Shoes; and $40 per pair... Read More
Investigations
LA Filmmaker Clothes the Homeless in Abercrombie & Fitch
A Los Angeles filmmaker is on a mission to clothe the homeless population in Abercrombie & Fitch apparel after the retailer’s CEO made headlines for publicly acknowledging his refusal to stock large or extra-large sizes in... Read More
Investigations
NorCal Students Map "Geography of Hate" Using Tweets
Dubbed The Geography of Hate, the project pinpoints the origins of digital hate speech by county. Read More
Investigations
Historic Tuskegee Airmen Reunite Amid Praise
Seventy years ago, an elite group of fighter pilots made history by being the first African Americans to fly combat during World War Two. Tuesday one of those pilots finally met two of the men he protected from German warplanes. Read More
Investigations
Man Wanted in Alleged OC Ponzi Scheme Arrested in Fla.
A former Dana Point yacht broker is expected to be brought back to Southern California to face fraud and other charges related to an alleged ponzi scheme. Read More
Investigations
Repair Shop Regulators Respond to "Under the Hood"
State officials are taking interest in NBC4’s I-Team hidden camera report that showed some Jiffy Lube locations taking customers for a ride. Read More
Investigations
Southern California Offices Named in IRS Tea Party Scandal
Two Internal Revenue Services offices in Southern California came under fire for allegedly singling out tea party organizations in reviews. Read More
Investigations
Garden Grove Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Close
"Closed" signs were outside some medical marijuana dispensaries Wednesday morning. Read More
Investigations
Feds Recommend Lower Limit for Drunken Driving
Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries. Read More
Investigations
LAUSD to Continue Controversial In-Classroom Breakfast
The LAUSD board voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to continue the controversial "Breakfast in the Classroom" program that received backlash from teachers recently. Read More
Investigations
Auto Shop Investigation: Which Mechanics Do You Trust?
After an I-Team investigation uncovered overcharging and other problems at Jiffy Lube locations, our Facebook fans tell us which mechanics they trust. Read More
Investigations
Bike Lane Plans Irk Some Drivers, Excite Bicyclists
A master plan to make bicycle travel safer and easier in Los Angeles has sparked controversy in San Pedro during Bike Week. Read More
Investigations
Attorney: OJ Simpson's Defense Operated "on Shoestring"
A former OJ Simpson defense attorney testified that he wanted to put the former NFL Hall of Fame running back on the stand during a trial that ended with his conviction on robbery and kidnapping charges stemming from a 2007... Read More
Investigations
Swastikas, "White Power" Messages Tagged in Valencia
Taggers scrawled anti-Semitic messages and "white power" all over a Valencia recreation center over the weekend. Read More
Investigations
Firefighters Rescue Soot-Covered Man Stuck in Chimney
Fire-rescue crews pulled a soot-covered man to safety at a Sylmar park. Read More
Jiffy Lube: Undercover Investigation
Two experts examined our undercover test car and said it needed no repairs or services other than an oil change. But seven of 11 Jiffy Lubes we tested told our undercover customers that our car needed services.
Map: 7 of 11 Jiffy Lube Locations Recommended Extra Services
Seven years after NBC4’s I-Team busted the one of the nation's biggest car repair chains, investigative reporter Joel Grover went back under the hood. Read More
How to Find a Good Mechanic
Just as every person needs a good doctor, every car needs a reliable, honest mechanic. Read More
Do You Trust Your Mechanic? Email ITeam@nbc4.com
Do you love your mechanic or do you think you got a raw deal? NBC4 wants to hear from you. Read More
Investigations
Mourners Pay Respects to Slain Father of 2
A manager of a wireless store in Van Nuys was found dead from a gunshot wound in the store Friday. Customers mourned his death by placing candles and flowers in front of the store. Read More
Investigations
Free Breakfast Program Serves Rotten Food, Teachers Allege
A teachers union alleged that the "Breakfast in the Classroom" program plies children with moldy or expired foods, and wastes time that could be spent learning, but the Los Angeles Unified School District rejected those... Read More
Investigations
Teacher's Aide Accused of Molesting Disabled Teen
A Lawndale teacher's aide, who students describe as "a helper" during the lunch hour, has been charged with molesting a 16-year-old mentally challenged student in a stairwell, Centinela Valley Union High School District... Read More
"You Were Robbed": NBC4 I-Team Exposes SoCal Jiffy Lubes
Seven years after an NBC4 I-Team expose prompted Jiffy Lube to apologize for cheating customers and to promise “system wide changes,” the I-Team has uncovered what insiders say are new tricks and tactics to get your money, some in... Read More
Investigations
Rent Out Your Car, Park for Free at LAX
Hubber is a car rental company that rents your private vehicle while you're on vacation and allows you to park for free and make a little cash on the side. Read More
Jiffy Lube Responds to NBC4 I-Team Investigation
At Jiffy Lube, our customers and their vehicles are our top priority. We aim to provide quality service to our customers in the maintenance of their vehicles, which is why we require more than 20,000 Jiffy Lube service... Read More
Investigations
Big Rig Fire Starts 50-Acre Brush Fire Near Castaic
One lane on the northbound 5 Freeway north of Los Angeles will remain closed until Tuesday afternoon. Read More
Investigations
Wayward Bear Tranquilized in La Cañada Flintridge
The bruin was spotted about 3 p.m. in the 4900 block of Crown Avenue. Read More
Investigations
4th-Grade Teacher Ordered to Stand Trial in Sexual Abuse Case
Robert Pimentel was back in court Monday, facing 14 charges of sexual abuse on a dozen children and one female relative, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, Read More
Investigations
Amgen Tour Bicyclists Race Through 124 Miles of Desert
Bicyclists raced in scorching heat from Murrieta to Palm Desert on Monday, the second day of the Amgen Tour of California. Read More
Investigations
Crews Mop Up Hot Spots From Freeway-Closing Fire
A brush fire erupted amid sweltering temperatures in Fontana Monday afternoon, forcing the closure of a portion of the 15 Freeway, authorities said. Read More
Investigations
Power Outage Hits Montebello
A large power outage hit Montebello on one of the hottest days of the year so far, officials said. Read More
Back Under the Hood: NBC4’s Jiffy Lube Investigation
In the most elaborate undercover investigation ever conducted by NBC4, eight hidden cameras and some invisible ink helped to uncover what could be an illegal scheme. Read More
Investigations
Tips to Keep Pets Cool as Temps Climb
As triple-digit temperatures bake Southern California this week, many pets are at increased risk of heatstroke and death. Read More
Investigations
Tips for Safely Exercising in the Heat
With record heat expected to again blanket the Southland Wednesday, health experts are urging Angelenos to take extra precautions while exercising in the sweltering temperatures. Read More
Investigations
Texting Poses Bigger Risk to Teens than Drinking
Texting while driving has become a more deadly trend than drunken driving among teenagers, according to federal studies. Read More
Investigations
Timeline: OJ Simpson Legal History
A look at the former NFL star's legal timeline, including his 1995 acquittal in the slayings of his ex-wife and her friend. Read More
Investigations
O.J. Simpson Back in Las Vegas Court
O.J. Simpson returned to a Las Vegas courtroom Monday in a bid for a new trial more than four years after his armed robbery and kidnapping conviction in a 2007 hotel room confrontation involving two sports memorabilia Read More
Investigations
Long Beach Streets Reopen After Ammonia Leak Investigation
A hazardous materials team responded Monday morning to a report of an ammonia leak at a Long Beach storage facility. Read More
Investigations
Dodgers Win, Take Series Against Marlins
Look out, rest of the MLB, the Dodgers may still be sitting in last place of the NL West but their run to the World Series has begun! Read More
Investigations
2013 Amgen Tour Draws Massive Crowds in Escondido
The 2013 Amgen Tour of California kicked off in downtown Escondido on Sunday, drawing a massive crowd of cheering spectators. Read More
Investigations
Man Critically Wounded in Skateboarder Fight
One of the father’s of the four teens arrested after a fight at a Huntington Beach park that left a man in critical condition denied his son was involved. Read More
Investigations
Girl Recovering from Pit Bull Attack in Corona
A 15-year-old girl was recovering Sunday from at least the second pit bull attack in Southern California in two days. Read More
Investigations
Extra Patrols near Parks After Stranger Approaches Girl
Yorba Linda police stepped up patrols in parks after a suspicious person in a black hoodie was seen hanging around an 11-year-old autistic girl last week. Read More
Investigations
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeeps
Chrysler has issued a recall on 469,000 Jeep SUVs because the vehicles can shift into neutral on startup without warning. Read More
Investigations
Man Who Died in 3-Car Pileup ID'd
Authorities identified a man Sunday who was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Northridge last week that left four other people injured. Read More
Investigations
Dodgers Score 7, Snap Eight-Game Skid
The Dodgers defeated the Marlins 7-1, decisively snapping an eight-game losing streak. Read More
Investigations
Record Heat Prompts Brush Fire Fears
Hot conditions are expected in Southern California until cooler weather rolls in, gradually ratcheting down the high temperatures by Wednesday. Read More
Investigations
Van Nuys Apartment Fire Causes $105,000 in Damage
Firefighters put out an apartment fire in Van Nuys on Sunday morning. Read More
Investigations
Deleted Text Messages, Photos Easy Prey for Thieves
A computer forensics expert says that text messages and photos deleted from your cell phone can easily fall into the hands of thieves. Read More
Investigations
Deputy Shoots Man After Fight in Cudahy
The shooting happened Saturday night. The suspect died at a hospital. No deputies were hurt. Read More
Investigations
Boys Use Skateboards to Beat Man: Police
Four young skateboarders were arrested on attempted murder charges after they allegedly attacked and nearly beat to death a man with their skateboards in Huntington Beach. Read More
Investigations
Leila Fowler's Brother, 12, Arrested on Homicide Charge
The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department scheduled a Saturday night news conference to announce what the sheriff there called a “significant development” in the Leila Fowler case. Read More
Investigations
OJ Simpson Heads to Court to Fight For Freedom
O.J. Simpson is scheduled to return to a Las Vegas courtroom Monday to try to convince a judge that he had such bad representation that his conviction should be reversed and a new trial ordered, The Associated Press Read More
Investigations
Suspected OC Copper Thief Dies From Electrical Burns
One of two suspected Orange County copper thieves who suffered serious burns while tampering with wiring at a vacant Anaheim hotel died Saturday afternoon at an area hospital, police said. Read More
Investigations
Brian Banks, Mother Join "Innocence March"
Brians Banks joined the “Innocence March” in Malibu Saturday as part of a 660-mile walk to support the California Innocence Project, the organization that helped exonerate the Atlanta Falcons’ linebacker of rape charges last May. Read More
Investigations
USC Admins "Painfully Aware" of LAPD's Troubled Past
A top University of Southern California administrator proposed plans to improve the relationship between students and police. Read More
Investigations
Which Kings' Player Was First Round MVP?
The Los Angeles Kings are awaiting their second round opponent, but who was their first round MVP? Read More
Investigations
2013 Amgen Tour of California Kicks Off in Escondido
One of the America’s most recognized, multi-city cycling events hit the pavement Sunday. Read More
Investigations
LAPD Officers Among "Top Cops" Honored by Obama
A group of LAPD officers who chased and arrested an armed murder suspect were given "Top Cop" awards from President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony Saturday. Read More
Investigations
SoCal Warmup Will Bring Temps in the 90s
Southern California temperatures could reach into the high 90s over the next few days in some inland valleys and deserts. Read More
Investigations
Northbound 405 Reopens After Overnight Repairs
Officials closed the northbound 405 Freeway for 10 hours of repairs at Santa Monica Boulevard lasting into Saturday morning, and more closures were scheduled for next weekend. Read More
Investigations
Dodgers Lose Again
The Dodgers scored three runs Friday night before Miami’s 20-year-old starter Jose Hernandez was able to make an out. They were practically shut down for the next nine innings and went on to lose an eighth straight game, this time... Read More
Investigations
UCI Student Receives Racist Letter
Some 27,000 students of all races attend UC Irvine but an act of apparent racism is rattling the campus. Read More
Investigations
Kings Beat Blues 2-1, Advance to Second Round
The Los Angeles Kings advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Read More
Investigations
Cancer Survivors Meet Their Donors
Cancer survivors and their families came to Duarte on Friday as part of the City of Hope's annual Bone Marrow Transplant Reunion. Survivors embraced the chance to thank the donors who saved their lives. Read More
Investigations
Ducks Lose Game 6, Will Face Game 7 on Sunday
The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime Friday, and will face a do or die Game 7 Sunday night at Honda Center. Read More
Investigations
Pasadena Police Face Intimidation Claim
The Pasadena Police Department has launched an internal affairs probe into excessive force claims involving detectives who allegedly threatened and roughed up the father of a man fatally shot by Pasadena police last year. Read More
Investigations
Shop Owner Found With Gunshot Wound to Head
Homicide detectives on Friday were investigating the death of a wireless accessories store business owner whose body was found in the Van Nuys shop with a gunshot wound to the head. Read More
Investigations
Silver Lake Joggers Warned of Armed Robbers
Walkers and joggers who frequent the Silver Lake Reservoir should beware of robbers who have recently stolen electronics from at least two people, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Read More
Investigations
Boy, 10, Struck by Stray Bullet: "I am Doing Fantastic"
A 10-year-old boy who was shot at a Long Beach gas station last month wrote a letter describing the experience. Read More
Investigations
Hollywood Park to Cease Horse Racing
The legendary Betfair Hollywood Park will end horse racing, training and stabling after its 75th anniversary season, the company announced Thursday. Read More
Investigations
Floating Toilets Open on Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore has placed floating toilets on the lake for boaters who can't hold it for shore. Read More
Investigations
Dorner Carjack Victim "Getting the Shaft": Attorney
Richard Heltebrake was carjacked by Christopher Dorner in the woods near Big Bear Feb. 12. Read More
Investigations
Hooters Welcomes Moms With Kids for Mother's Day
The chain famous for buffalo wings served by waitresses clad in tight tank tops and short shorts, Hooters will attempt to draw more women into its restaurants this Mother’s Day, May 12, 2012, with a free meal -- but only if the kid... Read More
Investigations
Fatal Mauling Victim's Husband: "It's Just Hard"
Eight dogs suspected of fatally mauling a female jogger in the Antelope Valley this week were impounded Friday as authorities investigate the attack. Read More
Investigations
Dogs Captured After Fatal Attack on Jogger
A female jogger was mauled to death in the Antelope Valley on Thursday morning, and eight dogs are now in custody.
Investigations
When Disaster Strikes, Alert System Calls, Texts, Emails
Introducing an emergency alert system designed for a county of 10 million people. The free Los Angeles County system, accessed via alert.lacounty.gov, can alert residents to wildfires, earthquakes, bomb threats and other emergencies via text messages, emails and phone calls. Annette Arreola talks with Chris Ipsen, public information officer for the city of Los Angeles Emergency Department, during Today in LA on Friday May 10, 2013.
Investigations
3 Dead, 1 Wounded in Harbor Gateway Shooting
A fourth victim with minor wounds was located a few blocks from the site of the deadly shootings. Read More
Investigations
Fundraiser Held For Girl Critically Hurt in Hit-And-Run
Carlie Rodriguez isn't taking baby steps in her recovery. Read More
Investigations
2 Sought in Stabbing Attack Outside In-N-Out
Temituoyo Oroye is a soft spoken 19 year old who considers himself a skater, so he can't comprehend why a gang member stabbed him for what he said was no apparent reason. Read More
Investigations
Blood Tests Indicate Baby's Gender
Materni T21 uses cutting edge methods to detect the baby’s gender. Read More
Investigations
Police Warn of Bi-Coastal Scam Targeting Elderly
Maxine Scott says the voice on the phone was similar to her grandson’s voice and the story seemed believable. Read More
Investigations
Black Bear Surprises Altadena Homeowner
A longtime resident of Altadena got a surprise Thursday when he found a black bear calmly eating trash out his backyard. Read More
Investigations
Magnitude-3.0 Earthquake Shakes Marina del Rey
A magnitude-3.0 earthquake was reported Thursday afternoon about two miles southeast of Marina del Rey. Read More
Investigations
DNA Tests Expected on Dogs Suspected in Fatal Mauling
A female jogger in the Antelope Valley died Thursday morning after being attacked by four pit bulls, and the search for the animals was continuing, authorities said. Read More
Investigations
One Killed in Gunfire After Pursuit
A pursuit in San Bernardino County ended Thursday afternoon with a crash and shots fired. Updates on NBCLA.com. Read More
Investigations
Sketch Released in Sex Assault of Girl Walking From School
The girl was attacked Feb. 27 on her way home from school in Altadena. Read More
Investigations
Student Sexting Scandal Might Mean Child Porn Charges
Several Southern California high school students might face child pornography charges in connection with the photos. Read More
Investigations
One Killed in Three-Vehicle Northridge Crash
At least four others suffered injuries Thursday morning in the Roscoe Boulevard crash. Read More
Investigations
21 Sex Offenders Arrested in LA County Sweep
The federal order to reduce California’s prison population has put thousands of former state prisoners under the supervision of county probation departments. Probation officers say it has dramatically changed what they deal Read More
Investigations
Police Reopen Cold Case Murder of Lakewood Teen
The victim's family, and her then-boyfriend who narrowly survived the attack, hope new DNA technology will finally bring them closure. Read More
Investigations
LA Attorney Among Suspects in Immigration Fraud Scheme
Four federal law enforcement officers have been charged with accepting cash, a TV and plane tickets, among other bribes, to help dozens of foreigners enter the country in a decade-long scheme allegedly orchestrated by a... Read More
Investigations
Proposed Cuts to Beach Water Testing Draw Concern
Environmental groups are renewing objections they had last year to a proposal in the Obama administration's 2014 federal budget that would cut funding for state beach water quality testing. Read More
Investigations
"I Want Her to Come Back": Friends Search for Student
Friends of a Cal State Fullerton student and U.S. Army veteran who has been missing since last week say her disappearance without a word is highly out of character. Read More
Investigations
CA Rep: Marines Should End Vulgar FB Page
U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) has fired off a letter to the Secretary of Defense, bringing his attention to what she called a "disturbing Facebook page," which includes many negative comments and photos denigrating... Read More
Investigations
Future LMU Grad, 25, Began College in Prison
A prison sentence didn't keep this South LA man from earning an education at Loyola Marymount University. Prophet Walker, 25, is set to graduate Saturday. Read More
Investigations
Two Killed in Calabasas Plane Crash Identified
Two people who died in a midair collision of two small planes over Calabasas last week have been identified. Read More
Investigations
Judge Issues Order on LADWP Pay Disclosure
A list of employees objecting to the disclosure of salaries must be presented at the next hearing. Read More
Investigations
New 170, 5 Freeway Transition Road Open for Traffic
A new transition road from the northbound 170 Freeway to the northbound 5 Freeway opened Wednesday morning. Read More
Investigations
Man With Machete in Custody After 6-Hour Standoff
A six-hour standoff that began with a report of a man with a sword at a Hollywood apartment complex led to evacuations. Read More
Investigations
Singer in Christian Band Accused of Murder-for-Hire
The frontman of the San Diego-based Christian heavy metal band As I Lay Dying was arrested Tuesday, accused of trying to hire someone to kill his wife. Read More
Investigations
Unsafe Sleep Leading Cause of Death For LA Babies
The leading cause of infant mortality in Los Angeles County is suffocation while sleeping, such as while sharing a bed or sleeping in unsafe environments, like in a cluttered crib, according to county authorities. Read More
Investigations
Watch: Dodgers' Kemp Gives Fan the Jersey Off His Back
A Dodgers fan who is "fighting a tough battle," according to his friend, received a unique set of memorabilia after a San Francisco-Dodgers game on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Read More
Investigations
In Hospital Ceremony, World War II Vet Weds Sweetheart
Shirlene King thought the moment would never come, but after a 30-year courtship, she finally got her wedding day. She married her sweetheart of three decades, 88-year-old Jack Wright, on Tuesday. They were wed in the hallway of... Read More
Investigations
Three Men Wanted for Santa Ana Church Burglary
Santa Ana police released surveillance video on Tuesday of three men wanted for a string of burglaries, including one at a church. In that crime, the burglars broke into a safe and stole $15,000. Read More
Investigations
Burglars Caught on Video Stealing $15,000 from Church
Police were searching for three men who were caught on video breaking into an Orange County church and stealing $15,000 in cash that was supposed to be donated to charity. Read More
Investigations
Couple Held Captive Will Get Bulk of Dorner Reward Money
Three parties will receive the million-dollar reward offered during the manhunt for a murderous ex-police officer, the LAPD announced Tuesday. Updates on NBC4 News live right now, NBC4 LA mobile app. Read More
Investigations
New On-Officer Cameras "Capture the Best Evidence"
In Rialto, officers are changing that by wearing their own cameras attached to their uniforms -- similar to the one below in an image from maker Taser International -- that could change policing in the Southland. Read More
Investigations
Public's Help Sought to Find Released Murder Suspect
Sheriff's officials renewed their call on the public to help find a murder suspect mistakenly released from jail, and they Read More
Investigations
LAFD Calls Off Firefighter Ambulance Reassignment
The city will fund an extra 11 ambulances without the need to reassign firefighters. Read More
Investigations
Immigration Concerns Prompt Less Crime Reporting: Study
A new report found 44 percent of Latinos report they are less likely to contact police if they have been the victim of a crime because they fear law enforcement inquiries about immigration status. Read More
Investigations
Masked Gunman Kills Man At Auto Shop: Police
Police were looking for a surgical mask-wearing gunman who killed a man in front of a San Pedro auto repair shop. Read More
Investigations
Cal State Fullerton Student, Army Vet Missing
Police urged the public Tuesday to come forward with any information on a missing California State University student. Read More
Investigations
Hikers Huddled, Built Fire to Keep Warm in Cold, Rain
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's helicopter crew located the hikers near a camping area. Read More
Investigations
Caught on Video: Gunman Demands Cash at Fuel Station
A gas station convenience store clerk was ordered to empty cash registers at gunpoint. Read More
Investigations
Privacy Groups Demand Details on License Plate Readers
Two privacy rights groups questioning law enforcement's use of automated license plate readers asked a judge Monday to order the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to provide more details... Read More
Investigations
Port of Long Beach Invests $100M to Lower Pollution
The Port of Long Beach is trying to reduce emissions by investing in equipment allowing ships to plug into the power grid instead of idling their engines. Read More
Investigations
Sister of Missing Hiker Is Hopeful: "He's the MacGyver Type"
A search in the San Bernardino mountains continues for three hikers who went up a trail Saturday morning and haven't returned. Read More
Investigations
OC Hospital Will Stop Performing Elective Abortions
An Orange County hospital will stop performing elective abortions after joining a Catholic hospital group. Read More
Investigations
Brush That Ignited Springs Fire Was Recently Cleared
Homeowners are responsible in California for clearing the brush around their homes, but if the brush is alongside the freeway, who is supposed to remove it? Read More
Investigations
Farm Offers to Rehire Workers Fired For Leaving During Wildfire
A farm that fired 15 workers for leaving the fields without permission during the height of a massive wildfire in Ventura County offered to take them back, but only one worker returned. The others are searching for jobs elsewhere. Read More
Investigations
Search Continues For Taxi Driver's Attackers
Police asked for the public's help on Monday to find a couple who attacked a cab driver when he asked them to get out of his cab after the woman became irate and began shouting profanities. Read More
Investigations
CA Shoppers Would Be Pinched By Internet Sales Tax
California consumers could see their online purchases get more expensive, if the House of Representatives joins the Senate in passing what’s known as the Marketplace Fairness Act. Read More
Investigations
2nd Grade Boys Suspended for Pretending Pencils Are Guns
Two Suffolk second graders have been suspended for making shooting noises while pointing pencils at each another. Read More
Investigations
Experimental Breast Cancer Drug Shows Dramatic Results
UCLA enrolling patients for Palbociclib, a new drug to treat breast cancer Read More
Investigations
Lockdown Lifted at Brea Elementary School
Residents in a Brea neighborhood were told to stay indoors and at least one elementary school was on lockdown Monday afternoon while police combed the area for three suspected burglars. Read More
Investigations
Pfizer Sells Viagra on Website to Fight Fraud
Pfizer, the drug company that makes Viagra, began selling the erectile-dysfunction treatment online Monday to fight fake pharmacy websites. Read More
Investigations
Burglar Caught on Tape Spraypainting Security Camera
Long Beach police are searching for a man caught on video apparently burglarizing a Long Beach hardware store last year. Read More
Investigations
Clash Between USC Students, LAPD Sparks Allegations of Racism
The LAPD has launched investigations into several complaints of excessive force and racial profiling against officers involved in a weekend clash with mostly black and Latino students at a party hosted by black USC Read More
Investigations
Black Bear Knocked Out in Santa Clarita Neighborhood
Authorities tranquilized a black bear that was wandering around a Santa Clarita neighborhood on Monday morning. Read More
Investigations
Study: Lick Your Baby's Dirty Pacifier
A study published the journal Pediatrics on Monday found that when parents sucked on their child's pacifier as a "cleaning" method, the child was less likely to develop asthma and eczema later in life. Read More
Investigations
Court: Cities Can Ban Pot Shops
California's highest court says local governments have legal authority to ban storefront pot shops within their borders. Read More
Investigations
Crews "Mop Up" Hot Spots
Firefighters continue to mop up hot spots after the 28,000-acre Springs fire began last week. Annette Arreola has an update with a Cal Fire official for a report broadcast Monday April 6, 2013 on Today in LA.
Investigations
USC Party Host Describes Police Response
Party host Nate Howard describes what happened when LAPD officers responded to a party involving USC students. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Monday April 6, 2013.
Investigations
NBC4 Celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month
NBC4 Southern California has a long tradition of celebrating heritage months, and every year, the station seeks to tell stories about the diverse cultures that make up the unique communities of Southern Read More
Investigations
Report: Yahoo Board Approves $1.1B Acquisition of Tumblr
Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications. Read More
Investigations
Powerball Jackpot Entices Californians
A jackpot that hit the $600 million mark on Friday drew hopeful ticket buyers to stores across California in advance of Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
Investigations
Missing Kids: Oscar Torres
Oscar Torres is an endangered runaway who was last seen in 2-5-12 in Hanford Works, Washington. He is a Hispanic male who was 16 years-old, 5'8", 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes at the time of his disappearance. Torres is now 18. Call 800-843-5678 if you have any information on this case.
Investigations
Covering the Springs Fire Fight With an iPhone
When the usual method wasn't an option, photographer Sean Browning and reporter Kim Baldonado used an iPhone to share with viewers how firefighters protected a Newbury Park neighborhood from the Springs fire on May 2, 2013.
Investigations