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A day after Gov. Gavin Newsom toured a stretch of Union Pacific rail tracks in Los Angeles littered with the remains of looted packages, L.A. County District Attorney George Gascon said the railroad doesn’t do enough to ensure its trains are adequately locked and protected.

Piles of packages can be seen tossed along the train tracks in LA County, and it’s not just a pain — it’s costing everyone money. Data shows California is the top targeted state for cargo thieves.

More people are ordering more than ever online. California is the top targeted state where cargo is stolen, and it’s not random — it’s organized. John Cadiz Klemack reports Jan. 19, 2022.

Another video showed a thief taking a crowbar up to an employee on the tracks. John Cadiz Klemack reports Jan. 18, 2022.

A man was fatally shot Tuesday as he was allegedly attempting to rob someone at knifepoint in Compton, the second fatal shooting in as many days in that city.

Family says Jasyre Elijah Robinson, 17, was on his way to Carson but the rideshare driver dropped him off in Manhattan Beach, and he hasn’t been seen since. Angie Crouch reports Nov. 30, 2021.

The sheriff’s department asked for help in finding a 17-year-old who disappeared a week ago. Video broadcast Tuesday Nov. 30, 2021 on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m.

A 17-year-old who disappeared after a family Thanksgiving gathering a week ago in Compton was found Tuesday, family members said.

A massive fire in Central Alameda sent heavy plumes of smoke into the air that drivers could see from several miles away. Anoushah Rasta reports for the NBC4 News at 11p.m. on Nov. 25, 2021.

The driver of a box truck led LA County Sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit through several cities in the LA area. As seen on air on Nov. 25, 2021.

A driver is in custody after taking the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies on a lengthy pursuit through several cities in a box truck Thursday night.

Neighbors say it was not the first time they had heard gunfire at one of these sideshows. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.

A memorial is growing in Compton for two men killed following a large, illegal street takeover. People who live in the area are outraged over this dangerous trend. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2021.

Two men were shot and killed near an illegal street takeover in Compton, and a manhunt is now underway for the shooter.

Two men were found shot and killed in a car, near an intersection where sheriff’s deputies were responding to reports of illegal street racing. Lauren Coronado reports for NBC4 on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

A man was found shot dead in Compton on Sunday, due to a 7:45 a.m. shooting.

Ten days have passed since somebody gunned down pastor Reginald Moore in broad daylight in a Compton intersection as he went to his car following bible study.

His family with clergy from all across the region held a news conference, begging for the person to come forward and stop the evil. Gordon Tokumatsu reports Nov. 3, 2021.

A street takeover turned violent in the city of Compton turned violent when gunfire broke out. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2021.

The motive was not revealed in the weekend shooting. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021.