A Santa Monica mother was arrested for the death of her infant, with significant injuries allegedly involving a frying pan. The child could not be saved; the motive is unclear.

Governor Newsom proclaims January 7 as a day of remembrance for the victims of last year's Los Angeles fires, with flags at half-staff to honor the 31 lives lost.

A suspected DUI driver led police on a high-speed chase in the San Fernando Valley before crashing; no injuries were reported and a firearm was found.

The Oxnard Police Department, in collaboration with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, is conducting tactical operations to combat narcotics, reassuring residents their presence is for safety, not immigration enforcement.

The Baldwin Park Police Department seeks public assistance in locating Nathan Sowle, a 26-year-old who went missing after driving from South Dakota in a Silver Dodge Dart.

Los Angeles police fatally shot a domestic violence suspect in San Pedro after a physical altercation during an attempt to detain him for allegedly breaching a restraining order.

Off-duty DHS agent fatally shot an armed man in Northridge on New Year's Eve; LAPD is investigating the incident.

Police in Long Beach reported a non-fatal accidental shooting on New Year's Day; the victim had lower body injuries. The incident is under investigation.

A woman was arrested for DUI after her car flipped in Boyle Heights, with the incident partly caught on surveillance and no serious injuries reported.

The LA County DEO is seeking marketing agencies to promote employee and worker ownership, offering a $400,000 contract to enhance outreach and economic mobility. Applications are due by January 30th, 2026.

California Governor Gavin Newsom extended the deadline for wildfire safety project application submissions to May 1, 2026, to accelerate fire prevention efforts.

The Angeles Crest Highway is closed due to damage from storms, impacting over three miles east of Highway 39. No timeline for reopening is provided as repairs are underway.

LAFD conducted a swift rescue of a 71-year-old female hiker in Pacific Palisades, safely hoisting her to a helicopter and transporting her to her vehicle.