The California Post has reported the shocking story that many homeless encampments around LA aren’t just places where the poor, addicted, and mentally ill take refuge. They’re also apparently run by ...

An unholy alliance is reshaping Los Angeles’ criminal underworld. Police have told The California Post once-sworn enemies MS-13 and 18th Street have set aside differences and decades of violence to ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Poor economic opportunities, unemployment, high school drop-out rates, and lack of family structure or support can sway at-risk youth into gang activity. Omaha Police has been ...

Law enforcement agencies estimate that tens of thousands of gangs operate across the United States today. These groups range from street gangs and prison gangs to organized criminal networks.

The California Supreme Court handed down two decisions last week that could impact decades of sentencing for gang-related offenses and allow thousands of people to petition courts to reexamine their ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The California Supreme Court handed ...

Sunday will bring periods of light to moderate rain, with the best chance occurring around lunchtime. It will be accompanied by much colder temperatures, with h Utah Republicans head to competitive ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new Florida bill just passed its final committee today, and it aims to bring a new meaning to what constitutes a “gang member,” according to a report from our sister station WKMG ...

Gangs are a problem plaguing our nation. While trends show a steady decrease from the past, gangs are still prevalent in many communities throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, many gangs lure susceptible ...

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala passed a new anti-gang law on Tuesday aimed at giving the government more resources to fight the groups, which are now considered terrorist organizations. The law ...

Gang-related crime in South Africa is widespread, but is under-reported outside hotspots such as the Cape Flats in Cape Town or Westbury in Johannesburg. In these areas gangs are deeply rooted and ...