Los Angeles County

One man shared his story with the NBC4 I-Team for the first time, alleging he was sexually abused by a San Bernardino County probation officer.

The number of cases in all counties is growing as new state laws extend the statue of limitations to file claims for alleged abuse. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 4, 2023.

New data shows hate crimes have increased in Los Angeles County. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 29, 2023.

The LA County Department of Public Health is preparing for the circulation of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV this winter and fall.

A man who worked as an investigator for the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner has been charged with two counts of theft for allegedly removing a gold crucifix necklace from a dead man’s neck and keeping rare coins that were apparently linked to another man who was found dead, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced...

The coroner investigator is believed to have stolen a gold necklace and rare antique coins. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 7, 2023.

An audit has been requested by two Los Angeles County supervisors to probe why a rent-relief program for small property owners who are owed back rent accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to be implemented.

One day since a policy eliminating cash bail for low-level, nonviolent offenders in LA County, police were already wielding their power to keep some suspects jailed. Eric Leonard reports Oct. 2, 2023.

LA County’s new no cash bail policy is now in effect. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 1, 2023. 

The family of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy is outraged after District Attorney George Gascón decided not to seek the death penalty against his alleged killer, even though there is a moratorium on the death penalty in California.

Despite some misgivings, low-level, non-violent offenders will not have to post cash bail to be released from jail in Los Angeles County, a policy that advocates say reverses years of criminalizing poverty. Karma Dickerson reports Sept. 28, 2023.

Orange County saw a 67% increase in hate crimes in 2022. Notably, there’s been a rise in bigotry at schools. Mekahlo Medina reports Sept. 21, 2023.

Los Angeles County leaders are working to combat a worsening overdose death problem. Ted Chen reports Sept. 21, 2023.

In Los Angeles County, an innovative device is collecting trash to stop waste from reaching the ocean. This “trash interceptor,” stationed in Venice Beach, is one of only 11 in the world – and the only one in North America.

The family of a Los Angeles County public defender is keeping up the fight but growing increasingly worried about the man, whom the U.S. government considers wrongly imprisoned in Venezuela. Ted Chen reports Sept. 15, 2023.

Trash, including plastics, pose an environmental danger in waterways. Now, a floating trash collector will intercept trash before it reaches the ocean. Stephanie Olmo reports Sept. 15, 2023.

Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva formally announced his bid to run for a seat on the County Board of Supervisors. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on Sept. 13, 2023.

Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced his run for a Board of Supervisors seat.

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva formally announced Wednesday he is running for a seat on the LA County Board of Supervisors.

A small plane crashed Sunday just a few blocks away from Compton/Woodley Airport, the Compton Fire Department said.