A boulder rolled onto Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake, causing an accident that injured five people, including two children. Fire departments responded, and four were hospitalized with minor injuries.

An overturned semi-truck caused major delays on the 101 Freeway in Ventura County, with the incident and cleanup lasting several hours into the morning.

An EF-0 tornado hit Boyle Heights on Christmas Day, causing damage but no injuries. It left a quarter-mile trail and was associated with an atmospheric river.

Glendale announced winners of its Winter Decorating Contest, with participants showcasing festive displays, praised by Mayor Ara Najarian for community spirit.

Heavy rains in Santa Clarita Valley caused road closures and sidewalk washouts on Christmas morning, with local authorities advising caution and alternate routes.

The Long Beach Public Library concluded its SEED program due to federal funding cuts and plans to launch the LBPL Creativity Lab to continue STEAM education.

A fire ravaged a San Pedro building, prompting over 100 firefighters to contain it after two hours. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

LA County has distributed $1.53 million in grants to 367 local businesses impacted by federal immigration enforcement through the Small Business Resiliency Fund.

The FBI's Operation Coast to Coast in LA resulted in over 200 arrests and seizures of drugs and firearms, targeting gangs, drug trafficking, and illegal gambling.

Vince Zampella, known for "Call of Duty," died in a fiery crash when his Ferrari hit a barrier on Angeles Crest Highway. The cause is under investigation. Tributes highlight his impact on gaming.

Firefighters extinguished a major blaze at a vacant, under-renovation house in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Leslie Molina was arrested for attempting to cash an altered check using a fake ID at a Citibank. The check's amount had been changed from $300 to $2,400. Police found multiple fake IDs on her, indicating a history of identity theft.

A fatal crash on the 5 Freeway in Pacoima involving a semi-truck and a sedan resulted in at least one death and a significant traffic disruption. The cause is under investigation.