California Governor Newsom launched the California Men’s Service Challenge to recruit 10,000 male mentors, aiming to improve young men's mental health and community engagement.

LAFD contained and extinguished a fire at a vacant Silver Lake commercial building without injuries, showcasing their quick response and coordination.

Five individuals were arrested on charges related to a bicoastal drug trafficking operation, involving cocaine transport between Los Angeles and New York using private carriers.

A man in Mississippi was arrested for using a knife to rob a woman of her drink at The Shoppes at Chino Hills.

The LA County Probation Department began court-ordered transfers of youth from Los Padrinos to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall, with 39 relocated amidst privacy concerns.

The National Weather Service predicts increased chances of showers and thunderstorms in Los Angeles starting Wednesday night, with variable temperatures and some sunshine expected over the weekend.

A San Diego man pleaded guilty to theft of government property and illegal entry after twice landing illegally on a Navy base and causing significant disruptions.

The parents of Oscar Hernandez are suing Los Angeles city and county after his murder, claiming failures in protecting him from the accused, soccer coach Mario Garcia Aquino.

A plea deal for the demolition of five unpermitted homes in Laurel Canyon was reached, with owner Shahram Ghalili facing fines and community service if conditions aren't met.

A science experiment turned Santa Monica Pier's water pink using a non-toxic dye to study water quality and circulation, as part of efforts to improve the area's historically poor beach water quality.

Firefighters in Orange County quickly extinguished three burning cars at an apartment complex, preventing the fire from spreading to buildings. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

A North Hollywood resident shot a burglar entering through a window; no blood was found on scene, but a suspect later sought hospital treatment for a chest wound.

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Long Beach; the driver, Eric Moody, was arrested for manslaughter and hit-and-run. The LBPD is investigating and seeking witnesses.