An elderly woman was sexually assaulted in her home by a man who claimed to know her son. Suspect Kevin Parks was arrested and charged with rape by force and firearm possession.

The LAFD conducted a successful cliff rescue in San Pedro, saving a stranded landscaper using a helicopter and divers, without the victim sustaining any injuries.

A 30-foot gray whale carcass washed ashore in Huntington Beach, drawing local attention and highlighting concerns about declining gray whale populations.

California is considering a bill to ban all plastic shopping bags by 2026, expanding on the current ban on thin plastic bags to include thicker varieties.

A Granada Hills man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for COVID-19 unemployment fraud and auto theft, and was ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution.

Yucaipa Station deputies arrested multiple people for identity theft and narcotics during a Mentone fraud crackdown, after investigating activities at a residence.

Two men were arrested in Chino Hills for attempting to steal from an elderly shopper during a sting operation conducted by MET deputies at Trader Joe’s.

A fire in a Koreatown apartment was extinguished in 24 minutes by the LAFD, with no injuries reported and damage contained to one unit's kitchen. The cause is under investigation.

33 Taps, a popular sports bar from Silver Lake, is opening a new, expansive location across from Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, featuring a large selection of games, food, and craft beers. The opening is set for Super Bowl Sunday, February 11.

The LAPD seeks public assistance in locating Sherie Miller, a missing 77-year-old woman with Alzheimer's last seen on Riverside Drive in North Hollywood.

The Justice Department's PCSF met in Los Angeles to address procurement collusion, with officials highlighting the urgency of protecting government spending and fair competition.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center's "Reencuentros" exhibition explores the themes of home and family through photography, and will be free to visit from March 2 with an artist reception on March 16.

Christian Bale has launched "Together California," an initiative aimed at keeping foster siblings together in Palmdale, exemplifying an alternative foster care model.