A 525-pound bear was found under a home in Altadena after Eaton Fire evacuations were lifted; it was later trapped and returned to Angeles National Forest.

Long Beach police arrested 18-year-old Mario Amarion Jennings in connection to Dwayne Walton's murder last December; motives are still being investigated.

Allen Vian was arrested in Big Bear Lake for a federal warrant and violations of California's new Proposition 36, including possession of meth, paraphernalia, and ammunition.

Members of a neo-Nazi group have been indicted for allegedly grooming and abusing minors, with 16 victims identified, including two from Southern California.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department reported on a week of varied law enforcement activities, noting the absence of major crimes but detailing arrests for theft, vehicle burglary, and drug possession.

Fontana deputies arrested 62-year-old Angel Garcia for possession of suspected methamphetamine in a red-tagged home, under the strictures of Proposition 36.

Three men were arrested in Chino Hills for possession of stolen property, including catalytic converters and a firearm, after deputies responded to a suspicious activity call.

A driver died in Torrance when their 2025 Tesla Model Y hit a traffic pole and caught fire, making rescue efforts difficult due to the car's lithium-ion batteries.

San Bernardino deputies arrested Marcus Pierce for domestic violence after the victim sustained serious injuries.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn celebrated over 500 students from the 605 All Star Band for their performance in the Rose Parade, presenting each with a personalized certificate.

San Gabriel Valley officials oppose the EPA's plan to use Lario Park as a temporary hazardous waste site post-Eaton Fire, citing a lack of consultation with affected communities.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water closure due to toxic chemicals from fire debris run-off, and advised against beach water contact post-rainfall due to pollutants.

Community members extinguished a fire in Bloomington, and deputies arrested Melyi Lopez for arson. Her bail is set at $30,000. The public is urged to share any information.