'LA has outgrown its fire department': LAFD's 4K personnel struggle to serve population of 4M
The Los Angeles Fire Department has less than 4,000 personnel servicing a city with a population of 4 million. After a FOX 11 investigation, lawmakers say, "the failure to keep pace with the growth of our city is a legitimate question and we have got to fix it now."
LA Mayor Bass pledges 'full commitment' to addressing LAFD ambulance response times
Mayor Karen Bass met with LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Wednesday to discuss what's needed to lower 911 response times, calling the situation "a matter of life and death."
'It happens every day': LAFD paramedics say 911 response times continue to rise
One paramedic told FOX 11 that 911 calls have doubled in the time they've been with the LAFD, all while staffing levels have decreased and the number of fire stations has stayed the same.
Hugo Soto-Martinez's staffer called LAPD asking for 'extra patrol' on Lexus; Public points out hypocrisy
LA City Council Member Hugo Soto-Martinez's staffer called LAPD asking for "extra patrol" on a white Lexus. That request left some officers noticing the irony of the staffer wanting help from police after the staffer's boss, Soto-Martinez, was so open about pushing for the abolishment of police.
How much is too much edibles? Cannabis-linked ER visits rising among seniors
Doctors are sounding the alarm when it comes to marijuana edibles as too many people are ending up in the hospital because they underestimated the potency of pot.
Group poses online to catch child predators
The CC Unit is an online group that poses as children in online forums to lure in child predators. They then stream the encounters on their YouTube page.
Woman warns others how manicure may have given her cancer
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
EDD debit card program rife with fraud, reports of unemployed Californians not getting their money
Debit cards were touted as a better alternative than checks for unemployed Californians. But a FOX 11 investigation reveals it's a program rife with fraud, complaints and worst of all, leaving people without their money.
Families question suspected fentanyl deaths of loved ones behind bars; Riverside Co. Sheriff reacts
With 15 deaths in custody this year, 2022 has been the deadliest year on record in Riverside County jails.
Businesses say homeless crisis in Long Beach is not safe for community
Long Beach business owners call it, "The dumping of the homeless." They are partially blaming Los Angeles' Metro for Long Beach's 62% increase in the homeless population over the last two years.
Some LA County employees racked up personal miles in take-home work vehicles
It's a gas pump perk that many of us wish we had. A FOX 11 investigation found LA County employees racked up personal miles in their home-assigned cars.
Veteran advocates accuse VA in West LA of putting private interests over the law
It's a battle over how some of the most expensive real estate in the nation will be used. Veteran advocates accuse the VA in West Los Angeles of putting private interests over the law.
Shortage of dispatchers leaving more 911 callers on hold
A shortage of dispatchers across the country is leaving more 911 callers being placed on hold -- in the middle of emergencies.
More sexual assault allegations not being reported to police among Rialto Unified schools
The alleged victim's family claims the school's vice principal met with the girl and then called the girl's family saying the alleged incident was a "boyfriend-girlfriend thing."
OC DA Todd Spitzer comes under fire for racial epithets in speech
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer defended his use of racial slurs while addressing a lawyers group regarding his office's prosecution of hate crimes.
School in Rialto at center of controversy over sex abuse reporting protocols
Rialto PD is investigating why it took school officials so long to report one of the incidents that allegedly took place in Sept. 2021.
'It could happen to anyone': Woman shares warning after spending 2 weeks in jail for mistaken identity
A woman who made headlines in Los Angeles after she was wrongfully imprisoned opened up about her bizarre and traumatic experience being mixed up with a suspect.
Ex-prosecutor accuses OC DA Todd Spitzer of raising race as issue in death penalty case
Spitzer allegedly told a group of prosecutors discussing the case of a Black murder defendant that some Black men intentionally date white women to escape "bad circumstances or bad situations."
Remembering Whitney Houston, pt. 2: What went wrong in the pop icon's life?
February 11 marks 10 years since Whitney Houston's death in Beverly Hills. FOX 11 looks back with Part 2 of what went wrong in the pop icon's life.
Remembering Whitney Houston, pt. 1: Looking back 10 years after pop icon's death in Beverly Hills
FOX 11 looks back on Whitney Houston's death in Beverly Hills as we approach 10 years since the world said goodbye to the pop icon.