Santa Monica City Council has approved a Digital Display District, allowing digital billboards in specific areas and expecting to generate $3.5-$7M annually from them.

California Governor Newsom has announced 28 new films to start production in the state; these projects, funded by the expanded Film & TV Tax Credit Program, are expected to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

A man was convicted for a hit-and-run in Ventura County, causing the death of two dogs and injuring a driver. The jury found Leonardo Palafox guilty of charges including animal cruelty and leaving the scene.

Santa Monica received a $49.9 million grant from the California Strategic Growth Council for affordable housing and eco-friendly transit, including a new housing complex and transportation upgrades.

Supervisor Janice Hahn celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Community Center, highlighting its services and the $4.2 million state funding secured by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon.

Los Angeles was shrouded in dense fog, leading to a Dense Fog Advisory, reduced visibility, and safety concerns, along with an Air Quality Alert and wood-burning ban due to particle pollution.

An LA County woman's cat was stolen by an Amazon driver, caught on camera; the driver is still not located, and Amazon is investigating with a third-party partner.

Southern California religious group leaders charged with murder in connection to the disappearances of two individuals, including a child, with multiple arrests made by law enforcement.

A Burbank man was arrested after a standoff with police following a family dispute where he initially wielded a hatchet and later barricaded himself in a home.

A video of a fight between two men at a downtown Los Angeles Whole Foods, which involved a scuffle by the baked goods and ended with no serious injuries or arrests, has circulated online.

The Torrance Child Support Services office is closing permanently on January 9, 2026, with services moving to the South LA office as of January 12, 2026. Payment can be made online, by mail, or at other kiosks.

Riverside County deputies arrested a suspect for stealing $11,000 worth of construction equipment in the Lake Mathews area. The equipment was later recovered and returned to the owner.

Governor Newsom's plan will invest nearly $1 billion from polluters into affordable housing and sustainable transportation across California, including 39 new housing developments and improved transit infrastructure.