Two suspects were arrested for drug-related charges after a teen was hospitalized from ingesting psilocybin mushrooms in Joshua Tree. An 80-pound mushroom operation, firearms, and other drugs were seized.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs an executive order to speed up the rebuilding process for fire victims in Southern California by suspending certain state regulations.

The LASD has implemented a curfew in wildfire evacuation zones for community safety, allowing emergency operations and imposing fines for non-compliance.

The LAFD has issued an evacuation order for areas affected by the Palisades Fire, including human and animal shelter details, while noting an ongoing response effort and warning against a fraudulent job post.

Two individuals in Thousand Oaks face charges following a hate crime assault involving racial slurs and a baseball bat.

Chase Pasco of Chino Hills was arrested on child pornography charges after a tip-off led investigators to his apartment, where evidence of possession and distribution was found.

Two individuals, Phyllis Hope Stitt and Kenneth Earl Riley, pleaded guilty to defrauding California's EDD of over $750,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

Los Angeles' LADWP issued a boil water notice for the Pacific Palisades due to water quality issues from the Palisades Fire. Pasadena issued a Do-Not-Drink advisory amid the Eaton Fire.

The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills is contained after burning 60 acres. Evacuation orders have been lifted and residents can return home, with caution advised due to ongoing LAFD presence.

LA Mayor Karen Bass is criticized for her visit to Ghana during Southern California wildfires, leading to backlash from public figures, while Gov. Newsom defends her.

A pursuit suspect in San Bernardino County stops for a farewell kiss with his girlfriend before being arrested by Upland Police; a gun was found in his vehicle.

California aims for a zero-emission rail network by 2050, as outlined in the State Rail Plan, with goals to modernize transit, create jobs, and improve sustainability.

An Orange County part-time actor, Keith Middlebrook, was sentenced to 98 months in prison for promoting a fake COVID-19 cure and treatment, and for defrauding investors.