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July 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Department of Justice suing Los Angeles over sanctuary city policy

The lawsuit is targeting Ordinance Number 188441, which prohibits city resources, including personnel, from being used for immigration enforcement.
July 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attends a press conference with civic leaders and members of the immigrant community, June 12, 2025, in Los Angeles.
June 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM

LeBron James formally opts in for a 23rd season, will make $52.6M, source says

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday
June 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) defends during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
June 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Brad Pitt’s Hollywood home burglarized while on ‘F1’ press tour

Authorities say three suspects smashed through a window into the Oscar-winning actor’s Los Angeles mansion, leaving the place “ransacked” and taking an unknown number of items.
June 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
VIDEO: Brad Pitt’s Hollywood home burglarized while on ‘F1’ press tour
June 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM

Brad Pitt's Los Angeles home ransacked

While Brad Pitt was on tour promoting his new movie F1, sources tell ABC News the actor's Los Angeles home was ransacked by suspects who jumped a fence and broke a window to get in.
June 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
VIDEO: Brad Pitt's Los Angeles home ransacked
June 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM

Brad Pitt's LA home ransacked by burglars who broke in through front window: Sources

The actor was not home at the time; he has been publicly on the road promoting the new movie "F1."
June 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square, June 23, 2025, in London.
June 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home ‘ransacked’

Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home in the Los Feliz area was ransacked by burglars Wednesday night, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
June 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
VIDEO: Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home ‘ransacked’
June 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM

SoCal Strong: Helping local fire victims

Wildfires leave historic Altadena devastated as firefighters lose their homes while battling California blazes and residents hold on to hope after heartbreak.
June 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
SoCal Strong.
June 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM

ABC News investigates firefighters’ health after LA wildfires

A Nature Medicine study reveals insight into how smoke exposure affects people at the genetic level, finding that toxic metals make it into the bodies of people exposed to fire smoke.
June 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
VIDOE: ABC News investigates firefighters’ health after LA wildfires
June 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM

LAPD says kidnapping 911 call was actually an ICE operation

Los Angeles Police Department officers responding to a possible kidnapping in downtown Los Angeles found a federal immigration operation on Tuesday morning.
June 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A protester holds a placard as they gather around the Los Angeles Federal Building following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, June 6, 2025.
June 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Los Angeles Dodgers stop federal agents from entering stadium grounds

Dozens of federal agents were seen near Dodger Stadium in what appeared to be a staging area on Thursday, according to the MLB team.
June 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Protesters are blocekd by a row of police officers outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, June 19, 2025.
June 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM

LA Dodgers say they denied entry to federal officers

Dozens of federal officers in masks and tactical gear were seen near LA Dodgers stadium, but the team says it denied them entry.
June 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
VIDEO: LA Dodgers say they denied entry to federal officers
June 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM

7 suspects identified in a $100M jewelry heist near Los Angeles

Seven people have been charged with stealing $100 million worth of diamonds, emeralds and more from an armored truck in July 2022 at a freeway rest stop north of Los Angeles
June 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM

Police search for hit-and-run driver accused of plowing through crowd in Los Angeles

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver accused of plowing through a crowd during a "No Kings Day" protest in Los Angeles. The victim is expected to recover.
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
VIDEO: Police search for hit-and-run driver accused of plowing through crowd in Los Angeles
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Crowds in downtown Los Angeles start getting dispersed by police

Crowds were pushed away from the federal building by police, some of the officers were on horses.
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Crowds were pushed away from the federal building by police, some of the officers were on horses.
June 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM

Appeals court delays order blocking National Guard deployment

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."
June 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
California National Guard are positioned at the Federal Building on Tuesday, June 11, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles.
June 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Man who allegedly hurled rocks at LA protest wanted by FBI

As protests against immigration raids grip the Los Angeles area, the FBI is searching for a man who allegedly hurled rocks at federal officers.
June 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The FBI is searching for Elpidio Reyna, 40, of Compton, California, for allegedly assaulting a federal officer.
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Trump defends show of force in LA amid protests

President Donald Trump made it clear that the 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines aren’t going anywhere, despite objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Trump defends show of force in LA amid protests
June 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM

LA mayor imposes curfew downtown amid immigration protests

Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles that could last several nights, hoping it will stop vandalism and looting of businesses as protests continue in the city.
June 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
VIDEO: LA mayor imposes curfew downtown amid immigration protests
June 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson: Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered'

House Speaker Johnson would not weigh in on whether California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested -- a suggestion made by President Trump -- but said the governor should be "tarred and feathered."
June 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
House Speaker Johnson would not weigh in on whether California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested -- a suggestion made by President Trump -- but said the governor should be "tarred and feathered."
June 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Hegseth asserts Trump can send troops anywhere to protect ICE agents making raids

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Trump has the right to send troops to "any state, in any jurisdiction in the country,"
June 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the House Appropriations Committee's Defense Subcommittee at the U.S. Capitol on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
June 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Speaker Johnson says Newsom 'ought to be tarred and feathered'

Other Republicans support Trump's decision to deploy National Guard and Marines.
June 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the Republican leadership defend Donald Trump's handling of protests in Los Angeles, during a news conference at the RNC near the Capitol in Washington, June 10, 2025.
June 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Deploying National Guard and Marines 'aggravates the situation': former major general

Retired Maj. Gen. William Enyart discusses the Trump administration’s decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles amid ongoing protests.
June 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: Deploying National Guard and Marines 'aggravates the situation': former major general
June 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Pres. Trump defends decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles

"If we didn't send in the National Guard quickly, right now, Los Angeles would be burning to the ground," Trump said while taking questions from the Oval Office.
June 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: Pres. Trump defends decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles
June 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Trump’s handling of LA protests creating ‘a lot of fear’: LA councilmember

LA city councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez says the deployment of National Guardsmen and Marines to Los Angeles is “only escalating the situation.”
June 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump’s handling of LA protests creating ‘a lot of fear’: LA councilmember
June 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Trump says LA is under siege, but the mayor and governor paint a different picture

President Donald Trump defended his decision to send the National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quash protests.
June 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A demonstrator holding flowers walks past police officers as protesters clash with law enforcement in the streets surrounding the federal building during a protest following federal immigration operations in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025.
June 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM

What is the Insurrection Act, and what happens if Trump uses it to quell LA protests?

Trump was asked by ABC News if he's prepared to use the 1807 Insurrection Act to curb protests against his immigration crackdown in Los Angeles. His answer: "It depends."
June 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, June 9, 2025, in Washington.
June 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Hegseth, congresswoman spar over cost of Marine deployment to LA

Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the cost of the deployment of troops to Los Angeles as part of a crackdown on Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests.
June 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: Hegseth, congresswoman spar over cost of Marine deployment to LA
June 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Hegseth faces lawmaker grilling on budget, Marine deployment to LA

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony on Capitol Hill before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.
June 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hegseth faces lawmaker grilling on budget, Marine deployment to LA
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM

Trump, Newsom clash over deployment of troops in LA

ABC News' Jon Karl breaks down the White House's response to the L.A. protests and rising tensions between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump.
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Newsom clash over deployment of troops in LA
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM

Protests against immigration raids grip Los Angeles

The Trump administration dispatched 700 Marines to the streets of Los Angeles and increased the California National Guard presence to over 4,000, despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s objections. 
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
VIDEO: Protests against immigration raids grip Los Angeles
June 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM

700 marines mobilized to Los Angeles after violent protests over immigration raids

Pres. Trump mobilized 700 active-duty marines to Los Angeles in the wake of violent protests over immigration raids.
June 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
VIDEO: 700 marines mobilized to Los Angeles after violent protests over immigration raids
June 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM

LA City Councilmember reacts after union leader released

A California union leader, who has been charged with conspiring to impede an officer during a demonstration over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, was released on Monday.
June 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
VIDEO: LA City Councilmember reacts after union leader released
June 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM

What are the rules of force for National Guardsmen, Marines at LA protests?

Their weapons are not loaded with ammunition, a U.S. official said.
June 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
California National Guard troops stand outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building after their deployment by U.S. President Donald Trump, in response to protests against immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, June 9, 2025.
June 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Tensions escalate after violent protests against immigration enforcement in LA

Robert McWhirter, a constitutional law expert, discusses the lawsuit filed by California challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to activate the National Guard.
June 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
VIDEO: Tensions escalate after violent protests against immigration enforcement in LA
June 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Retired general criticizes Trump's mobilization of the California National Guard

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré reacts to how the California National Guard is being used during the ongoing protest in Los Angeles
June 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
VIDEO: Retired general criticizes Trump's mobilization of the California National Guard
June 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Demonstrators gather in LA following weekend protests

Constitutional scholar Emily Berman talks about the escalating tension in Los Angeles as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement grip the city.
June 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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June 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom suing Trump administration

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is suing the Trump administration, claiming President Donald Trump illegally federalized the National Guard.
June 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is suing the Trump administration, claiming President Donald Trump illegally federalized the National Guard.
June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Local labor leader arrested during Los Angeles immigration protests

SEIU President April Verrett joined ABC News Live to discuss the arrest of David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union California during LA's immigration protests.
June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
VIDEO: Local labor leader arrested during Los Angeles immigration protests
June 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Trump orders National Guard deployed as protests erupt around Los Angeles

ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce reports on the Trump administration’s response to clashes between demonstrators and authorities over ICE raids in the city. 
June 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: Trump orders National Guard deployed as protests erupt around Los Angeles
June 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Protests against immigration raids grip Los Angeles

President Donald Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard troops to Los Angeles to help address violent clashes between demonstrators and authorities over immigration enforcement operations there.
June 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
VIDEO: Protests against immigration raids grip Los Angeles
June 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM

National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles after immigration protests turn violent

Large crowds gathered near a federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles Friday protesting immigration raids that had taken place throughout the city.
June 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
National Guard troops stand outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, June 8, 2025 in Los Angeles.
June 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Noem says Guard wouldn't be needed in LA if Newsom had done his job

Homeland Security Secretary Noem blamed California Gov. Newsom for the need to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles protests.
June 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Members of the National Guard stand guard in front of the Federal building in Los Angeles, June 8 2025.
June 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM

Trump doesn't rule out sending active-duty Marines to California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the federal government was moving to "take over the California National Guard," and said it would "only escalate tensions."
June 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
VIDEO: Trump doesn't rule out sending active-duty Marines to California
June 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Johnson: Trump did 'exactly what he needed to do' in sending National Guard to LA

Speaker Johnson said he's “not concerned at all” over President Trump's order to send 2,000 National Guard troops to respond to immigration protests in LA.
June 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, June 8, 2025.
June 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM

California National Guard arrives in LA in response to immigration protests

President Trump signed a memorandum "deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to address the lawlessness" in California, the White House said on Saturday.
June 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
VIDEO: California National Guard arrives in LA in response to immigration protests
June 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM

Protests escalate into conflict in Los Angeles 

An ICE raid in the fashion district devolved into chaos, with protesters clashing with law enforcement. 
June 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Protests escalate into conflict in Los Angeles 
June 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM

Protesters clash with ICE amid raids in Los Angeles

Protesters clashed with federal agents overnight and into Saturday in Los Angeles as ICE conducted raids in the sanctuary city.
June 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Protesters clash with ICE amid raids in Los Angeles
1 month ago

Former LA deputy mayor to plead guilty to making fake bomb threat: DOJ

Brian K. Williams, the former deputy mayor of public safety for Los Angeles, faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
1 month ago
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Brian K. Williams delivers a speech during the graduation ceremony for LAPD recruit class 11-23 at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Los Angeles, May 3, 2024.
1 month ago

LA Mayor Karen Bass signs order to support local film and TV industry

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is advocating for the film and television industry in Los Angeles with a new executive directive.
1 month ago
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass looks on as she holds a news conference before signing an executive directive announcing support for filming and production jobs, at the SAG-AFTRA Union headquarters in Los Angeles, on May 20, 2025.
1 month ago

Burglars break in to Anthony Anderson's LA home: Sources

Actor Anthony Anderson's Encino home was broken into by a burglary crew on Sunday night, according to law enforcement sources.
1 month ago
Anthony Anderson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon MGM Studios "G20" at TCL Chinese Theater on March 27, 2025 in Hollywood, California.