Dense fog in the Los Angeles area prompted a National Weather Service advisory, with visibility down to a quarter mile, and forecasted to clear later with mild temperatures.

Los Angeles County's Pathway Home RV Interim Housing Pilot Program offers legal parking, shelter, and support services to individuals living in RVs, aiming to help them transition to permanent housing.

A theft suspect's pursuit ended in Orange County with a fatal crash involving a woman in her 60s, and the suspect, Anthony Hanzel, facing multiple charges.

A 17-year-old was arrested following a fatal shooting in Boyle Heights, where a 20-year-old man was found dead in a car from gunshot wounds. The motives remain unclear; the investigation is ongoing.

A Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy agreed to plead guilty to using excessive force against a transgender man, violating the victim's federal civil rights.

The Soto Fire in Jurupa Valley threatened homes, leading to evacuations and a rapid response. It was 80% contained by December 18 after burning 30 acres.

Walmart is testing employee body cameras in Texas amid concerns about shoplifting and store violence, receiving mixed customer reactions and raising questions about effectiveness in crime deterrence.

José Andrés' Zaytinya, serving Mediterranean mezze, and Butterfly, a rooftop Mexican dining spot, open in Culver City, Los Angeles, offering a blend of tradition and California produce.

The LAFD extinguished a fire involving multiple vehicles in a Sherman Oaks carport; there were no injuries but two apartments and electrical panels were damaged.

Los Angeles County health officials warn of high bacteria levels at local beaches, advising against water contact near storm drains, piers, and creek outflows, including areas like Surfrider Beach and Santa Monica Pier.

A man was fatally shot inside a vehicle in Pomona, prompting an investigation. His identity and the motive remain unknown; police seek public assistance.

Los Angeles expects a week of sunny skies with temperatures in the high 60s and 70s, slight winds, and mild evenings. Patchy fog may appear over the weekend.

Law enforcement successfully ended a seven-hour standoff with a robbery suspect in Culver City, capturing him after containment and crisis negotiation efforts.