Former Sgt. Randy Rangel alleged the LAPD retaliated against him after he accused a colleague of overtime fraud. A jury ...

A complaint reviewed by The Times accuses officers of voicing open discrimination against potential recruits and colleagues based on race, sex and sexual orientation.

When news of this complaint broke, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell removed a lieutenant, a sergeant and four officers from the recruiting unit, saying he was “deeply disappointed” by the reports.

Requests for a copy of the report filed with the LAPD and an attorney representing the anonymous complainant went unanswered. The Times report names four officers — Lt. Louis Lavender, Sgt. Denny Jong ...

Firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department are responding to reports of a possible explosion at a home in Pacoima on Thursday.

Investigators believe fireworks were behind a fiery explosion at a home in Pacoima which left a man in critical condition Thursday morning, authorities said.

"We truly do believe that there's somebody who knows vital information that could help bring closure and some sense of justice to the family and loved ones of Emmery," said LAPD Lt. Ryan Rabbett.

Requests for a copy of the report filed with the LAPD and an attorney representing the anonymous complainant went unanswered. The Times report names four officers — Lt. Louis Lavender ...