Courtney Perrone, 40, faces charges, including attempted kidnapping, for an incident involving an 8-year-old girl in Santa Monica, with a mental health court date set.

DA George Gascón reports over 1,500 organized retail theft charges filed in LA since 2019, highlighting a strong crack down with a high conviction rate.

Deputies recovered a stolen excavator in Phelan, leading to the arrest of two men, Jonathan Owens and Mario Munoz, on charges of possession of stolen property and vandalism.

The National Weather Service predicts clear skies and highs around 80 today in Los Angeles, with patchy morning fog lifting by 11 am. Similar weather is expected through the weekend.

A woman was arrested in Santa Monica for allegedly trying to kidnap an 8-year-old by posing as a Russian police officer. She was detained after a struggle with a neighbor and subsequent flight.

The Pomona Police arrested Jamell Collier for the murder of Ollie Jones, who was found stabbed in a bathtub; the investigation continues as they seek public assistance.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of 28 individuals in Camarillo and Oxnard for agricultural crimes, including two stolen vehicle recoveries, increasing security measures for local farmers.

A woman in Bakersfield was arrested for identity theft and fraud, with authorities finding forged documents and narcotics at her home. She faces eight felony counts.

LAFD quickly extinguished a fire at a Canoga Park apartment, which resulted in no human injuries but the death of a dog. The cause is under investigation.

A man assaulted deputies and barricaded himself in his van on PCH in Malibu, closing the road and leading to a standoff.

LAFD extinguished a severe house fire in North Hollywood, rescuing two people and a dog; however, three cats perished. The ages and conditions of the victims were updated following the rescue.

The Long Beach Police Department reported a murder investigation on East South Street and a shooting with no injuries on Lime Avenue. Additionally, a traffic stop led to the arrest of an individual with a warrant and the seizure of firearms.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will speak at the DNC, highlighting her connections with VP Kamala Harris, and is set to return to L.A. immediately after her speech.