The limits of the LAPD's new drone technology were put in display outside Staples Center last night as rowdy L.A. Kings fans knocked the unmanned video-recording copter out of the sky and to the ground, where it was destroyed. There has actually been no confirmation that this was an LAPD drone, but witnesses at the scene described it as such.
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from L.A. TACO
Legal Coalition Prepares Restraining Orders Against Feds Who Targeted VC Defensa
Between 50 - 60 members, volunteers, and activists of the group have been targeted by federal agencies through a combination of tactics like raids, searches, and seizures, including agents allegedly following people home and flashing their lights.
May 16, 2026
Celebrating 50 Years Of L.A.’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA)
DCBA is marking its 50th anniversary with a yearlong celebration honoring the accomplishments that helped earn its reputation as “The People’s Department,” while also reflecting on the agency’s ongoing impact and future role in serving Los Angeles County residents.
May 16, 2026
Weekend Eats: A New Ukrainian-Owned Pastel de Nata Truck Opens In Venice
We've also got a new taquería from Vegas trying their luck in L.A.'s Taco Life, a dark forest-themed brewery in North Hollywood, a contest to get the keys to your own burger ranch, and a sweet, creative use of Japanese milk bread.
May 15, 2026
Are These Birria Soup Dumplings Worth the Hype or Just Another Stunt Dish Made For Instagram?
You only have until the end of May to get the dish that blew our editor's mind.
May 14, 2026
Investigations Newsletter: Dr. Oz In MacArthur Park
The physician argued that Los Angeles is “farming homelessness” in MacArthur Park.
May 14, 2026
How Three Young Adults In L.A. Are Protecting Their Undocumented Parents During Trump’s Presidency
Hobbies and aspirations are put on hold as families reconfigure their lives to avoid deportation and familial separation, deeply aware of how ICE targets working class immigrants.
May 13, 2026
