Crimes committed after the fires are spawning new efforts to crack down on crooks taking advantage in the aftermath of disasters.

AB 469 seeks to close loopholes and strengthen sentences for looting and fake first responders in disaster zones.

Lawmakers want to make impersonating firefighters a felony as convicted arsonist Dustin Nehl, 31, and his wife Jenni, 44, an ...

LOS ANGELES — A 42-year-old Los Angeles felon was charged Monday with throwing an object at a vehicle on the Hollywood (101) ...

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced Monday morning that Martin Richard Torres, 43, has been ...

A proposed state law seeks tougher penalties for looting and crimes in fire zones, lawmakers and Los Angeles County District ...

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Announces Felony Charges Against Man Accused of Throwing Object Onto 101 ...

State lawmakers and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced proposed legislation Monday aimed at ...

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna and lawmakers are expected to announce ...

A man has been charged with two felony counts in connection with a brush fire this week near the Chatsworth Reservoir, Los ...