A Riverside County instructor was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a girl under 10. Elvin Vereau, from Citrus Valley High, has been charged and is on administrative leave. Authorities encourage other potential victims to come forward.

The LA City Council cast a preliminary vote to increase tourism workers' minimum wage to $30 by 2028, starting with $22.50 in July. The proposal faces industry concerns over potential job cuts.

Suspected Temecula shooting leads to three arrests and recovery of two injured individuals; the primary suspect is a 16-year-old facing attempted murder charges.

California's CAPI program provides financial aid to eligible, disadvantaged non-citizens who can't get SSI, now serving about 9,700 people in Los Angeles County.

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors supports a law to regulate the scrap metal industry due to rising metal thefts, aiming to protect infrastructure and public safety.

A suspected serial graffiti vandal, Chris Ramirez Vasquez, was arrested in San Fernando for causing thousands in damages.

A woman was arrested for a $11,000 burglary in Horsethief Canyon after Riverside County Sheriff's deputies investigated and recovered stolen items at her residence.

The body of a 29-year-old man was found below a cliff near Sunken City in San Pedro, with the LAFD conducting a hoist operation for recovery. Investigations are ongoing.

A Congressional report criticized LA County's emergency alert system for a false wildfire alert caused by software failure, and recommendations were made for clearer messages and system improvements.

A 79-year-old man died after a carjacking incident in Norco; suspect Ryan Hewitt has been charged with murder.

A Redondo Beach man pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl-laced pills leading to a fatal overdose and awaits sentencing with a minimum of 20 years in prison.

Santa Monica PD arrested two individuals for various charges, including parole violations and possession of burglary tools, after a late-night vehicle stop.

Five people were stabbed at Elmer Day Sober Living in Riverside, with one in critical condition. The suspect, a resident, is in custody; the motive is unknown.