The Apache Fire in Ventura County prompted evacuations after burning 245 acres, with 0% containment reported by officials. No injuries have been confirmed.

Seal Beach Police are searching for a woman who stole an antique statue valued at $800 from Alamitos Antiques. They have shared surveillance images and asked for public's help in identifying her.

An 84-year-old woman, Sheila M. Pluntke, was killed in a hit-and-run on New Year's Eve in Thousand Oaks; suspect Flavia Molina was charged months later.

LAFD responded to a 1-acre brush fire in Sepulveda Basin, quickly controlled by firefighters with no injuries reported.

Santa Clarita's Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation and Safety Improvements Project begins, affecting traffic patterns with median modifications and lane closures at key intersections.

Danny Boy's Famous Original opens a new location in Westwood Village, offering classic New York slices, meatballs, and more in a space inspired by NYC pizzerias.

The LA County Dept. of Public Health has issued advisories for several beaches due to a sewage spill, with beach closures around Dockweiler State Beach and Venice Beach.

LeBron James has been selected as the flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making him the first male basketball player to be given this honor.

The Long Beach Police Department reported two shootings and a stabbing overnight, with no victims shot and one man hospitalized for stab wounds. Investigations are ongoing.

Wildfires in Riverside County, California, have led to evacuations and destruction. The Hawarden Fire and the Eagle Fire have consumed thousands of acres, prompting emergency responses and health advisories.

LAFD tackled a brush fire in Bell Canyon and protected structures while coordinating with VCFD. No injuries or evacuations were reported. The cause is under investigation.

LAFD firefighters battled a significant blaze at a commercial building on Roscoe Blvd, adopting a defensive stance due to the structure's precarious integrity, before achieving a knockdown with no injuries.

A deputy fatally shot an armed suspect in Jurupa Valley during a cleanup operation. No deputies or park rangers were injured, and the incident is under investigation.