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.

Los Angeles is on alert for high winds, fire weather, and air quality issues with advisories from the NWS and bans from the South Coast AQMD in place.

LA County Public Health issued warnings for high bacteria at several LA beaches, advising against water activities in affected areas. Some spots are now safe, and updates are provided online and via a hotline.

A small plane crashed into a California warehouse, killing two and injuring 19. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident involving a home-built RV-10 aircraft.

A Metro bus collided with two cars in Van Nuys early Friday, causing injuries and traffic disruption. Two people were hospitalized, one critically, and two declined medical aid.

California enhances its paid family leave, with Gavin Newsom announcing increased wage replacement rates for workers making under $63,000 annually starting January 1, 2025.

LAPD seeks public help after a hit-and-run leaving a 76-year-old woman seriously injured; potential $25,000 reward for information leading to resolution.

The Manhattan Beach Police reported 5 arrests, 36 crime reports, and various crimes like burglaries during a busy week, with specific incidents of thefts and a confrontation detailed, alongside bird flu prevention efforts.

A man attempted to hijack a Waymo self-driving taxi in Los Angeles while possibly under the influence; police arrested him after a challenging extraction.

The LAPD arrested Edgar Gutierrez for the murder of a woman he assaulted during a domestic dispute, where she succumbed to head trauma after being thrown from a vehicle.

The Amber Alert for Nevaeh Holden was canceled after she was found safe. Edward Mason, the suspect in her abduction, was taken into custody. No details on the abduction or Mason's capture have been released.

An armed vandalism suspect, Benjamin Bradley, was fatally shot by LAPD officers during a standoff at the Vantage Point Inn in Woodland Hills after an exchange of gunfire.

Los Angeles celebrated the New Year under dense fog that led to a National Weather Service advisory; however, clear skies were expected later. An air quality alert also prompted a wood-burning ban to protect residents' health.