Crime
'Ghosts of the LAPD' May Haunt Dorner Tragedy
Whether or not Christopher Dorner's accusations of racism and corruption are true, they evoke anew questions of misconduct in a department with a checkered past. » continue reading
Christopher Dorner Presumed Dead After Standoff in Big Bear
The hunt for alleged cop killer and former police officer Christopher Dorner came to fiery end Tuesday at a cabin in Angelus Oaks. » continue reading
Investigation into Archdiocese Priest Abuse Records Reveals Missteps at LAUSD
The latest on the L.A. Archdiocese scandal and a story we uncovered relating to defrocked priest Joseph Piña's ties to LAUSD. Attorney Ray Boucher also weighs in. » continue reading
Bath Salts 'Zombie' Drug Remains Cheap, Easy to Get, and Devastating
It has an innocent-sounding name, but "bath salts" are anything but benign. Laura Ling investigates this highly-addictive -- and arguably legal -- drug. » continue reading
'The Invisible War' Sheds Light on Sexual Assault of Service Women
Madeleine talks with director Kirby Dick about a problem the military doesn't like to discuss. » continue reading
Roger Mahony's Apology for Abuse Cover-Up Not Enough, say Victims
Cardinal Roger Mahony has again apologized for covering up the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests. Victim Manny Vega says an apology is hardly enough. » continue reading
Unsung Hero of 7th and Broadway Puts an End to Downtown Ticket Trap
D.J. Prator witnessed countless drivers get unjustly cited for making an 'illegal' right turn. He decided to right this wrong. » continue reading
Gun Issue in U.S. a Matter of Public Health, Assault Weapon Ban Not Likely, says Analyst
Tom Diaz, author of the upcoming book 'The Last Gun,' believes changing gun laws in this country is a matter of national priorities. » continue reading
Inside the Political Debate Brewing Over Gun Control
The Obama administration's gun control task force is moving ahead rapidly. Val talks to White House correspondent Philip Rucker from The Washington Post about the coming political battle. » continue reading
Squatter's Rights and Wrongs: Some Making Money Off Foreclosed Homes
When the real estate bubble burst, many people lost their homes. But one man saw profit in abandoned properties. » continue reading
Crisis at L.A. Courts Has No End in Sight, Judge Says
Judge Michael Nash reports that L.A. County's already overburdened juvenile court system is only getting worse. » continue reading
LAPD's SMART Unit Focuses on Mental Illness
Pairing mental health professionals with cops, the LAPD hopes to lessen the threat of violence during encounters with people with mental illness. » continue reading
Laura's Law Could Allow Forced Treatment for Mentally Ill
"Laura's Law" allows authorities to force psychiatric treatment upon persons with mental illness who threaten violence. Will more counties implement it after the Newtown massacre? » continue reading
Ridley: 'Lackadaisical' Attitude Makes Our Culture of Violence Worse
Some blame movies and violent video games for our current culture of violence. But Hollywood screenwriter John Ridley believes it's much more than that. » continue reading
Legal Expert: 'More Optimistic Today' on Gun Control
Even with a renewed debate over gun control laws sparked by events in Newtown, Conn., some experts say such tragedies don't lead to new gun laws. Will this time be different? » continue reading
What's in the Mind of a Mass Murderer?
What is in the mind of a person who commits an act of mass violence? Are there warning signs the rest of us can detect? » continue reading
Reporter's Notebook: Judy Muller on Columbine, Virginia Tech, and Covering Tragedy
Every tragedy stands on its own, but it also becomes a link in a long, sad chain of similar events. » continue reading
What Parents Can Tell Their Children About the Newtown Tragedy
Psychologist Dr. Catherine Mogil gives advice on what to tell your children in the wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. » continue reading
What Newtown Will Face in Wake of Tragic Shootings
Vince Gonzales talks to Val about his experience covering the Columbine massacre, and what the community of Newtown, Conn., can expect as the media descends on the town. » continue reading
'Lost Angels' Takes a Closer Look at Life on Skid Row
Thomas Napper's documentary explores the often frightening but misunderstood world of those living on Los Angeles' Skid Row. » continue reading
L.A. Weekly: Hit-and-Run Accidents Reaching 'Epidemic' Proportions
Nearly half of all the crashes in L.A. are classified as hit-and-run, and according to the Weekly, the LAPD either doesn't know how bad it is or isn't talking about it. » continue reading
