Los Angeles County officials warn of high bacteria levels at various beaches, advising against swimming or surfing in affected areas and offering a hotline and website for updates.

Firefighters in Los Angeles extinguished a blaze at a commercial building in downtown LA, preventing injuries and damage to nearby properties. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Ventura County District Attorney's Office launches Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a series of initiatives and events to combat local human trafficking.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department conducted a checkpoint in Rancho Cucamonga, screening 1,100 vehicles, resulting in one DUI arrest and 62 traffic citations.

An 18-year-old woman was arrested in Apple Valley for assault with a deadly weapon after a reported altercation.

Long Beach seeks a partner to launch a Mobile Healthy Food Market to improve food access in underserved areas, funded by the Long Beach Recovery Act. Applications are due by February 8, 2024.

LAPD arrested a 71-year-old man, Bruce Edward Bell, for a bank robbery in Sun Valley where he stole over $60,000 at gunpoint and was captured following a high-risk traffic stop.

An 18-year-old was arrested for robbing a man at gunpoint in Moreno Valley after the victim informed police of the suspect's license plate.

Irvine City Hall hosts "Paul Gardner: A Retrospective," an exhibit celebrating the local artist's work until March 22, with an opening reception on January 11.

Juan Navarro has been reappointed to the Los Angeles County Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs by Supervisor Janice Hahn, acknowledging his continuing leadership in substance abuse prevention.

Nicole Windom-Hurd is appointed as the new Director of Child Support Services in Riverside County, with a background in the department and extensive experience in policy and program development.

The LA County Probation Department Chief supports a motion to consider external oversight for internal affairs investigations, aiming to increase transparency and reform within the department.

The LAFD urges Los Angeles residents to adhere to cold weather safety guidelines, including preparing emergency supplies and being cautious with heating methods.