Two men in Riverside County were arrested on charges of torture and human trafficking following Hemet Police's probe starting from a March 12 medical report.

A fatal traffic accident occurred in Long Beach, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and a truck which fled the scene. Police are seeking witnesses.

A man was hospitalized after a non-fatal stabbing in Long Beach, with police investigating the incident and seeking suspect information. No arrests yet.

An imposter posing as a lawyer at Riverside Superior Courthouse was identified as Erick Porras Rivera, facing charges for false impersonation and theft after collecting fees from clients.

The LA County and UCLA study reports higher premature birth rates near Inglewood Oil Field, highlighting environmental justice concerns. Further research is needed on health effects.

The LAPD arrested members of a group for a series of 7-Eleven robberies; the suspects include two juveniles and one adult, with one suspect still at large.

A man in Santa Ana was arrested for multiple cat abductions and killings after evidence and confessions confirmed his involvement in these acts of animal cruelty.

The National Weather Service forecasts a mix of clouds and sun with patchy fog and drizzle for Los Angeles, with temperatures in the 60s to 70s and a chance of weekend rain.

California Governor Newsom confirms the second year of the SUN Bucks Program, providing $120 in food benefits to over 4 million children via EBT cards this summer.

LA Zoo relocates its last two Asian elephants to the Tulsa Zoo's Elephant Experience and Preserve for a more suitable habitat, pausing their elephant program.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department arrested Arthur Wilder for suspected fentanyl trafficking during a traffic stop in Needles, amid a spike in overdoses.

Los Angeles Police warn of a surge in "distraction thefts" targeting the elderly, where thieves posing as friendly strangers swap victims' jewelry with fakes.

Governor Newsom of California has launched the Cradle-to-Career Data System to aid educational and career planning, combining K-12, higher education, and workforce data for better student insight.