The arraignment for Mario Garcia-Aquino, charged with the murder of 13-year-old Oscar Hernandez and unrelated sexual assaults, has been postponed to June 18 amid case backlogs.

LAPD is working to return about 500 firearms to owners after the Palisades Fire, despite damage that makes identification difficult. Owners must provide proof and a description to claim their property.

An Oxnard man was convicted of child molestation charges involving two victims under 14, with sentencing set for June 6, which could lead to a 150-year-to-life sentence.

A former teacher at UCLA was convicted on nine counts of child sexual offenses, with sentencing set for May 9. Los Angeles City Attorney, Hydee Feldstein Soto, continues to fight such crimes.

A 14-year-old student's hoax call about a shooting at Bloomington High School led to a swift police response; no shots were fired and normal operations have resumed.

The Honda Center in Anaheim is undergoing a $1 billion upgrade to enhance the venue and create a mixed-use district, with completion aimed for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Javier Ibarra was beaten outside his Inglewood home in a possible hate crime, where the attacker used racial slurs and stole Ibarra's keys before fleeing.

Riverside County Sheriff's Department arrested suspected child predator Scott Marin for engaging in unlawful communication with a minor and planning to commit sexual acts.

California has signed contracts to use GenAI technology for enhancing traffic flow, road safety, and streamline customer service in government call centers.

Tyshon Williams was arrested for the Victorville shooting of Jermaine Trotter, who died from inflicted wounds. The incident is under murder investigation.

A Tesla car crashed and caught fire in Claremont, killing both occupants. The accident happened around 2 a.m. at Mills Avenue and 6th Street. Details are limited and an investigation is ongoing.

Over 55,000 SEIU 721 members in Los Angeles County plan a two-day strike over alleged unfair labor practices and dissatisfaction with wage and healthcare negotiations. Essential services will remain open, but many others will be disrupted.

A DUI suspect led the LAPD on a high-speed chase across the San Fernando Valley before abandoning their car in a shopping center. No arrest details were reported.