13-year-old Oscar Hernandez died from acute ethanol intoxication; his soccer coach, Mario Garcia-Aquino, is charged with his murder and sexual assault of two others.

California Governor Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $787 million, alleging defamation over misrepresented details of his call with former President Trump.

Four arrested for gang-related stabbing in Thousand Oaks; victim hospitalized and underwent surgery. Police seek public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Southern California Edison warns Malibu residents of more frequent power outages due to heightened wildfire risks, advising preparedness for the fire season.

Glendale City Council adopts a balanced budget for 2025-26, overcoming a $34 million deficit with cost-saving measures and reserve funds, ensuring continued essential city services.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at a San Pedro apartment, evaluating one man for smoke inhalation. The fire was contained to one unit, with salvage operations underway. The cause is under investigation.

The Oxnard Police Department arrested Stephen Quintanilla for sending explicit messages to a minor, emphasizing parental vigilance against online child luring.

San Bernardino deputies arrested Joseph Burhop for illegal firearm and ammunition possession during a traffic stop. Further investigation led to more charges after additional weapons and narcotics were found at his home.

An employee fatally shot an armed suspect during a robbery at a South Gate business, which turned out to be a dispensary, prompting ongoing investigations.

Santa Monica Police seek two men who broke into Amai Coffee, causing $1,000 in damages but no theft. They left in a sedan and may be linked to previous burglaries.

Long Beach has updated its facilities-sharing agreement with LBUSD to enhance community access to recreational and educational spaces, reinforcing the partnership between municipal and educational entities.

Daniel Park, accused of aiding a fertility clinic bombing in Palm Springs, died in federal custody; cause of death unreported. He allegedly supplied materials for the attack, which caused no injuries.

A handcuffed woman stole an LAPD patrol vehicle in Hollywood and remains at large after being initially detained for vandalizing a Porsche SUV. The abandoned vehicle was found without reports of crashes or theft.