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LAPD to Boost Patrols After Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

Mayor Karen Bass vows to keep Angelenos safe amid recent home break-ins.

LAPD Boosts Patrols After Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

Mayor Bass vows to keep Valley residents safe following string of home break-ins.

Dylan Sprouse Tackles Trespasser at Hollywood Hills Home

Actor holds suspect at gunpoint until police arrive, no injuries reported.

Bass Directs LAPD Deployment to Address Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

Mayor Karen Bass takes action after recent home break-ins in San Fernando Valley

Monrovia Restaurant Owners Robbed of $140K Life Savings

Thieves broke into the family's home and stole their entire retirement nest egg.

LAPD Investigates Burglary Spree in San Fernando Valley

Over 150 break-ins reported so far this year, down from 2025 but still concerning for residents

Stolen School Bus Leads Police on Chase

Authorities pursue a stolen school bus on the 605 Freeway in Lakewood, California.

2 Arrested for Graffiti Spree on LA County State Property

Suspects caused tens of thousands in damage, authorities say

Actor Dylan Sprouse tackles home intruder at Hollywood Hills estate

The Suite Life star held the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived.

Man Arrested for Nationwide Lego Theft Scheme

Suspect replaced Lego pieces with dried pasta at 70 Target stores across the country.

California Man Accused of Swapping Stolen Legos with Pasta

Irvine police say the suspect replaced expensive Lego sets with dry pasta before returning them to stores.

Police Investigating String of Home Burglaries in San Fernando Valley

Authorities searching for suspects after multiple break-ins over two nights in Valley Glen and Valley Village neighborhoods.

LAPD Investigates Valley Glen Home Burglary in String of San Fernando Valley Crimes

The latest incident follows a series of recent break-ins and pursuits across the region.

Porsche 911 Cabrio Recovered After Thieves Strip It to the Bone

LAPD Central Traffic Division finds the stolen sports car in a dismantled state.

North Hollywood Residents Demand Action on Abandoned Lot

Neighbors say vacant property has become a hub for crime and squatters

Second Amazon Cargo Train Fire Hits LA in a Week

Authorities investigate cause of latest blaze that destroyed packages in Boyle Heights rail yard

Guard Dogs Stabbed During Attempted Theft at Compton Cemetery

Owner of Woodlawn Celestial Gardens says she's had enough after years of vandalism and crime at the historic site.