A ruling issued Wednesday that applies to all SeaWorld theme parks, including SoCal's own in San Diego, could find trainers on dry land during the famous whale shows. more ›

A teen paddleboarder had a "close encounter" of the shark kind while in the water off the coast of Santa Catalina Island over the weekend, but luckily the only victim was her board. more ›

The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) has decided to take their frustration to a judge, and has announced they will file suit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department in response to the newly-implemented policies regarding vehicle impounding for unlicensed drivers. more ›

The Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan has been updated and approved today, and includes plans for 832 miles of new bikeways, as well as over $330 million in funding to be spent over 20 years on improving access to and the safety of bicycle transit in L.A. more ›

For cyclists who want to plan the best route to get from point a to b, a new service that began in NYC has just launched in Los Angeles. Ride the City lets users select among routes labeled "safe," "safer" or "quickest" (direct). more ›

Long Beach is embracing its bicycle culture, and with more LBC-ers hopping on two wheels to navigate city streets, there's an increased need for bicycle safety education. To help get everyone riding smart and safe, the City of Long Beach is offering free bike safety clinics. more ›

The Girl Scouts are awful aren't they? They've been giving young girls the chance to learn skills, make friends, achieve goals, and feel better about themselves for over a century. How dare they? Then one troupe goes and does something progressive to help a youngster experience a sense of belonging: They let a transgender child in. In response, a California teen is calling for a total cookie boycott. more ›

Have you noticed Transportation Security Administration making spot checks on passengers at Union Station? If you haven't, you may soon, since the agency has been ramping up their presence at some of the nation's busiest rail hubs, including L.A.'s historic Union Station. more ›

A new "community safety scorecard" compiled by a public policy group takes a look at each Los Angeles zip code. The scorecard, created by the Advancement Project and published by Miller-McCune, "assesses the factors that foster or fight violence in every community" in L.A. more ›

Yes, it's that time of year again. Second only in holiday-themed horror to safety footage of Halloween costumes bursting into flames comes the perils of dangerous merry-making, like menorah candles next to the curtains and a Christmas tree that never gets watered. more ›

Break out the bubbly! Metro is once again offering free rides on bus and rail lines operating on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. more ›

Some landslides happen s-l-o-w-l-y, like the one officials have been keeping an eye on in San Pedro for some time now. Yesterday's heavy rains helped send chunks of Paseo del Mar, a "buckled bluff-top roadway," right on into the ocean. Yep, there's a hole where that road used to be. more ›

You've been at the bar, you're hungry, and there are a couple of food trucks parked outside: Party time! But if this is how you roll in Santa Monica on Main Street, the cops are sick and tired of your rowdy, dangerous shenanigans. more ›

Here's the tally from the Drug Enforcement Administration for last Saturday's Prescription Drug Take-Back Event: Los Angeles area residents turned in 16,560 pounds of medicine - more than 8 tons. Dang. That's a lot of pills! more ›

The Los Angeles Police Department wants to remind revelers this Halloweekend that there are few things scarier than drunk drivers. In addition to issuing a reminder about ways to stay safe while celebrating, they will be operating at least two DUI checkpoints this weekend. more ›

When a law enforcement officer tells you to get out of the car, if you've ever seen even just one episode of "COPS," you know you'd damn well better get out. But what if you are a disabled motorist? Should you be treated any differently? more ›

Today the Golden State will host the third annual Great California Shakeout. A total of 8.6 million Californians are participating in the earthquake preparedness drill. School children and office workers will practice basic quake survival skills by crawling under their desks and holding onto their desks or chairs. more ›

Actress and pop singer Selena Gomez, 19, says she has been living in "extreme fear" of a mentally ill man she says is stalking her. A judge has granted the Disney channel star a temporary restraining order against Thomas Brodnicki, 46, according to ABC7. Gomez says Brodnicki has threatened to kill her. more ›

How will the City of Los Angeles cope with the statewide release of inmates under a new plan to lessen overcrowding in prisons? Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says 150 officers will be taken away from regular duties in order to "deal with" the plan, according to L.A. Now. Doing so, cautions Beck, will affect how the LAPD deal with crime and emergency responses. more ›

Police on the campus of California State University, Northridge, have called off a manhunt for an alleged gunman reportedly spotted at the school's central library. more ›

This month there will be a 1.6-mile gleaming green streak painted on 1st Street in East Los Angeles. The paint are supposed to be skid- and slip-resistant and the transportation departments hopes to see more cyclists claiming the lane, according to the Los Angeles Times. more ›

The stabbing death of Jesse Garay aboard a Red Line subway train last month was the first killing on the rail system since it opened in 1993. Recently, the victim's mother filed a claim against Metro, accusing the transit system of lacking adequate safety. Now Metro has opted to release detailed crime statistics for the first time. more ›

CicLAvia returns to the streets of Los Angeles on October 9th, and the organization has made just a few slight changes to their expanded route map. When it comes to the route, this time around they kept the same 7.5-mile route from the last two events, but added offshoots into Chinatown and the Fashion District. The Chinatown route had to be modified slightly after it was initially announced. more ›

As announced Wednesday, the mother of the victim of a fatal stabbing aboard a Red Line train has filed a claim against the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), asserting there is inadequate security on the subway and in stations. more ›

After surveying the situation, the County of Los Angeles Department of Agriculture does not feel that trapping the coyotes is necessary at this time. "If the property is tended to as we understand is currently planned, it is likely the coyotes will leave the property without a problem," said Public Information Officer Ken Pellman in a statement released earlier today. more ›

A Glendale home abandoned since a November fire is destined for demolition, however a new set of tenants squatting in the burned-out residence is raising concerns among neighbors and officials. A pack of coyotes has moved into the home, and are thought to be using the house as their den. more ›

As a result of two recent stabbings on the Metro Rail, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department has increased the number of deputies on trains. Department members say both the Gold Line and Red Line attacks are unusual. more ›

Two bodies found Monday evening in the Riverside County portion of Joshua Tree National Park have been identified today as being a couple visiting the U.S. from the Netherlands, according to the Huffington Post. 44-year old Agustinus (Guus) Van Hove, and his girlfriend, 38-year-old Helena Nuellett, were discovered within about a mile of each other inside the park. more ›

After today's 5.9 earthquake shook the east coast, we received a mildly alarming news release from L.A. County entitled, "COUNTY RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO BE PREPARED FOR NEXT BIG ONE." Ok, Angelenos. Prepare. But how? more ›

DTLA's July Art Walk experienced the tragic death of an infant boy, spurring protests and petitions demanding the city shut down traffic during the Art Walk hours. While the city has not complied with street closures, City Councilmembers José Huizar and Jan Perry are unveiling new policies to ensure safety during the monthly event. more ›