Mayor Karen Bass creates a Small Business Cabinet in Los Angeles to address issues like red tape and public safety, aiming to support over 450,000 local businesses.

The SBA offers low-interest disaster recovery loans to Ventura County residents affected by December storms, with aid stations opening January 13, 2024.

A pedestrian died after being hit by two vehicles on State Highway 18 in Apple Valley, California. Drugs and alcohol were not factors. The road was closed for investigation.

The FBI is actively seeking information on James McDonald, Jr., who is implicated in a securities fraud case. The LA FBI used Twitter to ask for public aid, without specifying the crimes, but emphasizing the case's gravity.

LA Fire Department quickly extinguished a house fire on Aldea Avenue in Granada Hills; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Santa Clarita's Trek Bike Park hosts a free Youth Mountain Bike Demo Day featuring trials of youth mountain bikes, helmets, music, games, and giveaways. Sessions are on select dates in January and February.

The LAPD seized 20 pounds of meth and arrested two suspects with a history of drug offenses, thanks to K9 Officer Keisa and the Gang and Narcotics Division.

A six-vehicle collision on the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights left six injured, with four hospitalized. The LAFD responded to the accident, which caused significant traffic disruption.

The LAPD has expanded its online reporting system to include hate incidents, aiming to provide an accessible option for reporting and supporting victims.

Michael Turner, 29, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and other charges after a manhunt in Ventura County's challenging Santa Clara River terrain.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office reported the aerial pursuit and arrest of two men following a traffic violation, thanks to helicopter assistance and advanced technology.

Authorities seek public help to find suspects in a Westlake Village Costco parking lot theft, after a woman's wallet was stolen and her credit cards were used at Walmart. Images released; tips are encouraged via "LA Crime Stoppers."

Santa Monica is soliciting partnerships to revitalize its Civic Auditorium through a long-term ground lease, with a focus on historic preservation and community-oriented cultural programming.