Palmdale launched a Youth Multimedia Fentanyl Awareness Challenge for students to create content about fentanyl dangers, with monetary prizes for winners.

Two pedestrians were killed by a Metrolink train in the Lake Balboa area of Los Angeles, as reported by KTLA. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A three-car crash in North Hills, Los Angeles, left multiple people injured, with one trapped and initially critical but later upgraded to serious condition, and three with minor injuries.

A mistrial was declared in the murder case of former Judge Jeffrey Ferguson when the jury remained deadlocked after deliberating on charges of second-degree murder for the shooting of his wife.

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.