News Releases & Advisories

May 29, 2026: CA Assembly Approves Animal Protection Bill Co-Sponsored by LA County District Attorney’s Office

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California State Assembly unanimously approved Assembly Bill 2344, known as the Justice for Seized Animals Act, in a 78-0 vote earlier this week, advancing legislation aimed at strengthening protections for animals rescued in cruelty and neglect cases. The bill is co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

May 28, 2026: Man Charged With Criminally Threatening to Kill Victim on Santa Monica Third Street Promenade

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A 49-year-old man has been charged with battery and threatening to kill a stranger who had been enjoying an early evening stroll with his significant other along the Third Street Promenade.

May 28, 2026: Los Angeles Man Charged With Killing Woman, Abducting Child Before Fleeing to Mexico

LOS ANGELES — A 40-year-old Los Angeles man is facing murder and child abuse charges after allegedly killing his 36-year-old girlfriend, abducting their 5-year-old child and fleeing to Mexico.

May 28, 2026: Charged Murderer Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting Death of Caltech Scientist

LANCASTER, Calif. — A Llano man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a 67-year-old Caltech astrophysicist earlier this year.

May 26, 2026: Former MGA Entertainment Employee Charged With Stealing Over $1 Million in Diecast Collectibles from Chatsworth Factory

LOS ANGELES — A former employee of MGA Entertainment has been charged with stealing diecast model car collectibles valued at over $1 million from the company’s factory in the San Fernando Valley.

May 26, 2026: Man Charged With Felony Hate Crime for Attack Outside Pico-Robertson Synagogue

LOS ANGELES — A 21-year-old man has been charged with a felony hate crime for attacking a Jewish resident of West Los Angeles as he walked home from a synagogue last month.

May 20, 2026: Seven Charged in Series of Residential Burglaries Throughout Los Angeles County

LOS ANGELES — Seven people have been charged with felonies in connection with a surge of organized residential burglaries that has affected the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities over the past several months.

May 19, 2026: Trio Charged With Conspiring to Murder Child’s Father in Bitter Custody Dispute

LOS ANGELES – A social media influencer, her father and her then-boyfriend were charged today with plotting to kill the father of her 7-year-old daughter by trying to hire a hitman on the dark web as part of a family custody dispute several years ago.

May 8, 2026: District Attorney Hochman Honors Three Courageous Individuals for Their Roles in Securing Justice

WEST COVINA, Calif. – Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman recognized three individuals with Courage Awards for their exceptional bravery, strength and resolve in the face of significant adversity and for the vital role they played in advancing justice.

May 8, 2026: General Motors to Pay $12.75M to Settle California Consumer Protection Lawsuit Alleging Data Privacy Violations

LOS ANGELES — General Motors, LLC will pay $12.75 million to resolve a civil lawsuit alleging that from 2020-2024, General Motors unlawfully sold hundreds of thousands of OnStar subscribers’ personal information and driving data to third party data brokers in violation of California’s privacy, false advertising and unfair competition laws.

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