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What to do if you face a debt you don't owe
A woman in Huntington Beach was being asked to pay a debt she did not owe, so she turned to the NBC4 I-Team for help. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Apr. 1, 2024.
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Federal prosecutors taking on more local gun crime
Federal prosecutors have begun training LAPD officers and LA County Sheriff’s detectives on how to bring criminal charges in federal court. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News on Mar. 20, 2024.
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LAPD officer sentenced to probation in revenge porn case
An LAPD officer accused of sharing explicit photos of his former spouse without her consent has pleaded no contest. The I-Team’s Eric Leonard reports on March 15, 2024.
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What to know before selling your car to a dealer
A car dealer in Pasadena closed it’s doors after buying cars off people for thousands and not paying them despite taking the vehicle. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 I-Team on March 12, 2024.
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I-Team helps Hemet man when his utility bill skyrockets
A man from Hemet reached out to the NBC4 I-Team when he noticed his utility bill skyrocketed. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 28, 2024.
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LAPD Chief Michel Moore's last week before retirement
LA’s police chief retires later this week. Michel Moore says he is grateful to the city for his 43 years at the department. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 27, 2024.
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Protecting yourself against down payment wire fraud
A Southern California couple lost $160,000 in a rapidly-growing down payment scam. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 21, 2024.
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Two LA County juvenile facilities found ‘unsuitable'
Dozens of people testified in front of a state board about two Los Angeles County juvenile facilities, including Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 I-Team on Feb. 15, 2024.
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Left behind something in an Uber? Here's why you may not get it back
Uber and Lyft say they are not responsible for items left in the car. But here are tips to prevent losing luggage. The I-Team’s Carolyn Johnson reports on Feb. 14, 2024.
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How to file a claim for damage to home or car amid historic Southern California storm
An insurance expert discusses when to claim for damages following the most recent rain showers and storms and what is likely covered or not. NBC 4’s Lolita Lopez reports on Feb. 6, 2024.
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Unwarranted late fees charged by DMV
Thousands of California drivers may have paid unnecessary late fees when renewing their cars registration. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 29, 2024.
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Thousands of Californians may have paid unnecessary late fees for car registration
Thousands of California drivers may have paid unnecessary late fees when renewing their cars registration.
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Family files claim after man is killed by LAPD patrol car
The family of a man killed by a speeding LAPD patrol car in South LA has begun to take legal action against the city. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 I-Team on Jan. 24, 2024.
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LA County settles wrongful prosecution lawsuit for $5 million
Los Angeles County will pay the owner of Michigan-based election management software company $5 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the LA County District Attorney’s Office violated his rights when he was arrested and charged in 2022. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 I-Team on Jan. 23, 2024.
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How to verify if a cannabis shop is licensed
Knowing what you’re getting when it comes to marijuana is a highly regulated process. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 22, 2024.
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How to check if your building needs retrofitting for earthquakes
After the Northridge earthquake in 1994, significant steps were taken to upgrade building codes. Many of those put in place a couple of years after the quake. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 I-Team on Jan. 17, 2024.
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Concerns about pets living on the streets
There are about 3,000 to 6,000 animals kept as pets by homeless people in the LA area. Some LA residents are concerned over the wellbeing of the animals. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 15, 2024.
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LAPD: More traffic deaths than murders in 2023
Last year, more people were killed in traffic collisions than were murdered in LA. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 I-Team on Jan. 9, 2024.
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How to protect yourself against gift card scams
A warning if you’re giving a gift card this Christmas, the recipient may go to use it, only to find the balance on the card is zero as scammers are swiping the money. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 22, 2023.
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LA County reports progress in capturing stormwater through infrastructure initiatives
Recent storms have helped in keeping drought levels down across Southern California, but some experts say more should be done to collect that water and store it for dryer times. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 21, 2023.