A man in Southern California has been arrested for the suspected murder of his 76-year-old girlfriend after police found her deceased with blunt force trauma.

A Van Nuys man, Jesler Martinez Peralta, was arrested for child molestation from a July 6 incident in Big Bear Lake. His arraignment is scheduled for September 9, 2024.

A Palm Springs man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aiding in the preparation of a false tax return, resulting in over $3 million in losses to the IRS and COVID-19 relief programs.

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Los Angeles industrial building on E Industrial St. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Luis E. Perez pleaded guilty to tax evasion and aiding in the preparation of a false tax return, in a scheme to defraud the IRS of nearly $60 million.

LADWP gave away air conditioners to seniors in Los Angeles to combat record-breaking heat, alongside financial aid program enrollment and local job discussions.

A construction worker was rescued by the LAFD after being trapped in a trench in Los Feliz, with media directed by officials to ensure safety and communication.

A damaged Monrovia house, with half destroyed by a fallen tree, has been listed for sale at $499,999, generating significant interest despite the required restoration work.

Refugio Cortez from Santa Paula was sentenced to over four years for illegal possession of firearms and ammo, as announced by the Ventura County District Attorney.

The Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale is hosting "Blended Worlds," an art and science exhibit featuring collaborations between artists and JPL scientists, starting September 21.

A wildfire named the "Post Fire" in Riverside County grew to 130 acres, prompting evacuations before reaching 25% containment; evacuation orders were eventually lifted.

Three Colombians were arrested in Los Angeles for a hidden camera scheme in Temecula, initially mistaken for a bomb threat, leading to burglary conspiracy charges.

Firefighters contained a car fire that extended into nearby brush on the 5 Freeway in Sylmar, preventing damage to structures and reporting no injuries.