A 20-foot python with a bacterial infection was found in a Los Angeles dumpster; reptile expert Joseph Hart rescued and plans to rehabilitate the snake named Apple.

Manhattan Beach Police report recent burglaries and auto thefts, with increased criminal activity in patrol areas 1, 3, and 4, and offer crime prevention tips to residents.

A man in Huntington Beach was arrested after firing a shotgun in his condo, with no reported injuries and resulting in a temporary closure of Pacific Coast Highway.

Firefighters battled a third-alarm blaze at a Commerce, CA commercial building, with concerns of lithium-ion batteries on-site. The fire was controlled within an hour, with no reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.

A police chase on the 605 Freeway in Downey led to a multi-vehicle crash, closing southbound lanes, with unclear injuries and no initial cause for the pursuit reported. Traffic has since resumed on three lanes.

Federal agents conducted an immigration raid using rental trucks in Los Angeles, detaining several people and sparking controversy and legal debate over their tactics.

Governor Newsom filed a FOIA request to uncover costs of Trump's "illegal militarization" in Los Angeles and is fighting the economic impacts of Trump's policies on California.

A head-on collision in Shadow Hills, Los Angeles, left two people dead. The incident, involving two vehicles, is under investigation by LAPD's Valley Traffic Division.

LA County warns of high bacterial levels at several beaches, advising against ocean activities near Topanga Canyon Beach and others. Mothers Beach is now safe after water tests.

Simi Valley Police report increased youth fights, with a recent brawl at Regal Plaza involving two teenage groups and resulting in arrests for battery.

Efrain Villalobos was arrested for the shooting of Fernando Ramirez, who drove into a crowd outside a nightclub.

Deputies in Coachella responded to an assault with a deadly weapon, finding three male teens with gunshot wounds; one deceased, two critical. The shooting is under investigation.

Six people linked to illegal cannabis labs causing deadly blasts in LA have been charged with serious offenses, including murder, following "Operation Sugar Diamond." Authorities emphasize the lethal consequences of such unlawful operations.