Two firearms incidents in Long Beach lead to arrests; a prohibited suspect was arrested after a traffic stop, and later, a man was arrested for negligent discharge. No injuries occurred. Investigations continue.

Riverside County authorities arrested 23 people in a retail theft bust, recovering over $4,000 in merchandise.

A man in Beverly Grove fatally shot his brother to protect their mother from his violent assault. The shooting is considered justifiable by LAPD. The mother is recovering from a head injury.

Long Beach police arrested Edgar Melgar Salazar for the murder of Durell Shell, who was shot in February. The suspect's motive is unclear, and the investigation continues.

Sheriff's deputies in Santa Clarita Valley caught two theft suspects, recovering stolen items and uncovering narcotics, firearms, and outstanding warrants.

LA County Public Health advises against water contact at beaches due to high bacteria levels following rainfall, with advisories in effect until March 10 and in certain areas until further notice.

A Hesperia man was arrested for distributing explicit material to a minor and is suspected of additional child sex crimes. Authorities seek more victims.

Mirela Todorova was convicted of running a high-tech drug delivery service causing three near-fatal fentanyl overdoses. She faces 20 years to life in prison.

A Piru man was arrested for negligently discharging a firearm; his bullet entered a neighbor's home. Multiple unregistered guns and ammo were found in his home. He faces charges and received a Temporary Emergency Gun Violence Restraining Order.

Iris Ramaya Au pleaded guilty to a federal tax charge for not reporting over $2.6 million in income from illegal activities with her ex-boyfriend, a notorious crypto figure. She faces up to three years in prison.

LA County Health issued water use warnings for several beaches due to high bacteria levels, advising against ocean activities near Santa Monica Pier and other areas, while Inner Cabrillo Beach meets quality standards.

Ex-LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley appealed to the City Council for reinstatement after Mayor Karen Bass fired her over mismanagement claims.

California officials seized $534 million in illegal cannabis in 2024, part of a larger $2.8 billion crackdown since 2019, targeting unlicensed operations across the state.