The Long Beach Police Department released a video regarding an officer-involved shooting for transparency, following a fatal encounter with an armed suspect. An officer was wounded, and the suspect died; the incident is under investigation.

Two men were arrested for a shooting in Oxnard, charged with attempted murder and other offenses. The victim is in critical but stable condition post-surgery.

A shooting in Mid-City Los Angeles resulted in one death and two injuries. The suspect is in custody, and two others are at large. Nearby Saturn Street Elementary School was temporarily locked down.

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine is offering a free Winter Fun Days program for kids aged 5-12, with activities ranging from sports to arts, from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025, excluding holidays. Registration starts December 9.

A fire erupted at a Manchester Square home, swiftly extinguished by LAFD in 21 minutes with no injuries reported. The fire, possibly kitchen-originated in the 98-year-old house, is under investigation.

A teen hospitalized and three pets died in a Jurupa Valley house fire. Firefighters rescued the boy from the engulfed home. The cause remains under investigation.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appointed Council President Emeritus Paul Krekorian as Executive Director of the Office of Major Events to prepare for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games.

Two suspects have been arrested in the Coachella homicide case from October, involving the death of 44-year-old Roman Gamboa. The Major Crimes Unit continues the investigation.

The Rose Venice, a notable restaurant in Venice, is closing after 45 years, with its final day announced for December 15. The establishment announced the closure on social media, leaving the community reflecting on its legacy.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested for a series of child molestation cases dating back to the 1990s and 2000s after a victim reported a decades-old crime.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's second-year anniversary tour touts progress on homelessness reduction, safer communities, improved city efficiency, business support, and environmental initiatives.

Convicted murderer Cesar M. Hernandez escaped custody in Kern County, California during a court transport. Authorities have launched a manhunt and the public has been urged to stay alert.

An SUV crashed into a Woodland Hills animal hospital, injuring two people and causing damage to nearby businesses. The cause of the crash is under investigation.