An Oxnard man was sentenced to two years and eight months in state prison for a hate crime battery involving an attack based on the victim's sexual orientation.

Local authorities arrested Paul Santisi in Needles, California, on charges of spousal rape, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Colorado River Station.

Anaheim jewelry store owner fired a warning shot to deter over a dozen armed would-be burglars, thwarting an attempted robbery; the store had extensive security measures. Police are investigating links to other robberies.

Officials in Los Angeles warn of a public health crisis due to the defunding of Planned Parenthood, with potential clinic closures impacting healthcare access.

Los Angeles County offers a $20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the killer of Navy veteran Benjamin Ryan Castaneda, fatally shot on June 2 in Whittier.

An ex-engineer, Chenguang Gong, pleaded guilty to stealing missile tracking technology from a Southern California company and faces up to 10 years in prison.

A woman is critically injured after being hit by a Metro 'A' Line train in downtown LA; LAFD is on scene and train services are disrupted. Details are unfolding.

CBP officers seized 300 pounds of meth disguised as solar panels at LAX, preventing its export to New Zealand.

A former Laguna Beach hotel manager was arrested on charges of sexual assault of a minor and faced additional charges after narcotics and firearms were found during a search.

Simi Valley Police apprehended 35-year-old Fernando Muniz after he attempted to reclaim a stolen vehicle he had abandoned. He faces charges related to vehicle theft and narcotics.

An electrical fire in a Metro subway tunnel in Los Angeles led to a temporary suspension of 'B' and 'D' line train services, which the LAFD extinguished with no reported injuries.

Operation Smash & Grab in San Bernardino County leads to 19 arrests for retail theft between June 18 and July 11, following collaboration with multiple agencies.

Hikers at Runyon Canyon detained a suspected arsonist after a brush fire broke out and was swiftly contained by firefighters with the aid of air resources.