Two hospitalized after a three-car collision in Victorville; authorities investigate the incident involving a Ford Mustang losing control and causing a head-on crash.

Skechers USA Inc. is being acquired by 3G Capital for $9.4 billion, with the footwear company becoming privately held and current management, including CEO Robert Greenberg, remaining.

High school senior and tennis star, Braun Levi, was killed by a suspected DUI driver in Manhattan Beach. Jenia Belt was arrested for DUI and murder. The community mourns Levi's death.

Authorities are searching for a suspect following a fatal shooting in East Los Angeles, where a man died after being shot and a dark sedan was seen fleeing the scene.

Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested Richard Edward Linares, seizing narcotics and $74,000, charging him with intent to sell under California Health and Safety Codes.

A grand theft suspect died after a high-speed chase ended in a crash with a dump truck on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena. Traffic was disrupted for hours during cleanup. The truck driver was unharmed.

Two juveniles were arrested after an armed robbery in Victorville; a third is at large. They allegedly stole an iPhone, and a gun was recovered. The suspects face serious charges and are in juvenile detention.

An 18-year-old man pleaded not guilty to sex crime charges related to an attempted armed robbery on a Los Angeles Metro bus. His bail is set at $1.15 million.

The conflict between the 2026 LA Marathon and Oscars date has been resolved with the marathon's move to a later date in March, after Mayor Karen Bass's intervention. Both events will be promoted for the city's benefit.

A Hawaii man pleaded guilty to wire fraud for defrauding an elderly victim in Orange County out of nearly $2 million, assets, and home. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

A former CHP captain was charged with abusive sexual contact after incidents with flight attendants on a JetBlue flight, facing up to two years in prison if convicted.

Olive Middle School in Baldwin Park closed Friday after a staff member barricaded herself, leading to a 12-hour standoff and her arrest. The school evacuated students and plans to offer mental health support. Classes to resume Monday.

California's population grew by 108,000 in 2024, according to the state's Department of Finance, with increases in K-8 enrollment and the senior demographic contributing to the figure.