The Irvine Police Department warns against scammers posing as officers to solicit fines over the phone and advises residents to verify caller identities.

Culver City Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery near an ATM; a female suspect threatened the victim with a gun and fled when the victim ran to a bank for safety.

Laith Fathi Sikta was arrested for attempting to solicit sex with a minor online after a sting operation where he was caught planning to meet an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl.

SoCal Edison is shutting off power to 140 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes due to land movement, and an evacuation warning has been issued for affected residents.

Los Angeles is expected to be sunny and hot over the Labor Day weekend, with temperatures rising into the high 80s and 90s, according to the National Weather Service.

Deputies in Loma Linda found a loaded revolver during a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of Marian Elizabeth Alcarez for carrying a concealed firearm.

Long Beach Police arrested a man following a shooting incident on Aquarium Way that involved no injuries, and an unrelated arrest for unlawful firearm possession happened earlier.

A former teacher, Steven Pilar, faces federal charges for having child sexual abuse material; his arrest followed the discovery of over 400 illicit files he allegedly downloaded while teaching.

A 63-year-old man was arrested by Riverside County Sheriff's Department for allegedly planning to meet a minor, a fictive 13-year-old girl, for sexual acts after deputies posed as the minor online.

The trial of Shawn Smith for the murder of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer began with prosecutors alleging he stabbed her 46 times; defense has not yet given a statement.

Alvin Johnson was arrested in Ventura County for a crime spree that left two dead and three injured, including a fatal stabbing and an elderly victim.

Long Beach unveils an interactive map to help entrepreneurs find vacant properties for business opportunities, demonstrating the city's commitment to economic development and business support.

Los Angeles County charges Hawx Pest Control with using high-pressure sales and misleading contracts, seeking injunctions, restitution, and penalties.