We put fire hydrants every 600 feet all around cities,” said Mark Whaling. “But when it comes to the helicopters, we weren’t supporting them as robustly as we should.” ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is on pace to have a record amount of overtime spending, surpassing last year's mark of nearly $500 million. "Our employees are working more overtime ...

The family of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who died months after he was burned in a fire at a training facility in October 2023 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county ...

The LA County Sheriff's Department did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. The lawsuit alleges the sheriff's department allowed a “dangerous accumulation of unburned ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department described the bombing as an “isolated event.” “We maintain the safety and security of all people as our top priority. We continue to work with ...

According to the lawsuit, there are well-documented prior instances of fires in mobile shooting ranges in California as well as other ranges operated by the LA County Sheriff's Department.

A gelding that wandered off a property near Duck Creek was stranded on a gravel bar, prompting a helicopter crew to airlift him out of there. “The horse is safe and sound,” said Yellowstone County ...