Roger Ver admitted to tax misconduct and paid nearly $50 million in a deal with the U.S. government after failing to report his bitcoin holdings accurately.

An American Airlines flight returned to LAX after passengers smelled fumes; seven were evaluated, none hospitalized. The plane was inspected, the incident adding to recent airline disruptions.

Long Beach confirmed its first case of clade I mpox in an individual without recent travel history, marking the city's seventh case. Health officials are investigating to prevent further spread.

Los Angeles City Council approved a trash collection fee hike, the first in almost two decades, due to increased costs and new organic waste requirements.

Domestic violence in Chino Hills leads to the death of Jillian Jones and the arrest of suspect Vincent Ratliff.

A traffic collision between an ATV and an SUV in Apple Valley resulted in the death of the ATV rider, with the SUV's driver and passengers also requiring medical attention. Witnesses are urged to contact authorities.

What started as a Sunday afternoon dog walk near Palmdale ended with a homicide investigation and renewed questions about why human remains keep turning up in the most unexpected places across Southern California. The discovery at a cluttered desert auto yard marks the latest chapter in a particularly grim season for Los Angeles County investigators.

California Governor Newsom signed a law banning sales of new Glock-style pistols that can be easily modified into automatic weapons and a law allowing prosecutors to seek gun violence restraining orders in certain counties.

Two gun-related events occurred in Long Beach: a fatal shooting on Falcon Avenue and a no-hit shooting on 7th Street, both under investigation by the LBPD.

Three individuals were arrested for a May incident after a body was found on a Los Angeles freeway. They face serious criminal charges, including murder.

A man was fatally shot on Falcon Avenue in Long Beach, leading to an ongoing investigation as detectives seek information on the incident. The victim's identity is withheld pending kin notification.

Pasadena reports its first human case of West Nile virus in 2025, prompting health officials to call for preventive measures against the mosquito-borne disease.

A retail theft ring in Orange County was dismantled, resulting in the arrest of three suspects who attempted to steal from a Spectrum shopping center.