Firefighters extinguished a fire at a Jack in the Box in Harbor City, confining it to the fryer area without injuries, and containing the blaze in 21 minutes.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at a Los Angeles commercial building in 23 minutes; no injuries were reported, and the fire was contained to one unit.

The LA Zoo successfully hatched two perentie lizards, marking a first for the institution. These large Australian lizards are being raised off-exhibit and are not yet viewable by the public.

A 71-year-old pedestrian was severely injured in a hit-and-run in Koreatown, Los Angeles. LAPD seeks public help to find the driver of a white Ford F-150.

The LA County Department of Public Health's SBAT won the CSAC 2024 Innovation Award for its effectiveness in connecting individuals to substance use disorder services.

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.