A boat fire off Long Beach's coast near the Queen Mary hospitalized four people, with three others refusing care. The Long Beach Fire Department extinguished the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

The Long Beach Police reported multiple incidents of violence on Halloween, including three shootings, a stabbing, and an assault, with victims sustaining various injuries.

Los Angeles County detects H5 avian flu strain in wastewater, prompting health officials to investigate potential sources and advise public precaution, though no human cases reported.

The LAFD quickly contained a fire at a Northridge apartment, with no injuries reported. The incident highlighted the efficiency of emergency response.

An Oxnard man was convicted of sexually assaulting two minors and could face up to 80 years to life in prison according to the Ventura County District Attorney's office.

Two gang members received two-year prison sentences for assaulting and robbing an elderly couple at a Thousand Oaks mall. They pled guilty to robbery and elder abuse.

The Metro Board approves $798 million for the Metro A Line extension to Montclair, with support from Supervisor Barger, promising enhanced connectivity for LA County.

A hazardous material leak from a BNSF freight train in Boyle Heights prompted LAFD action, with the leak's responsibility shifting to UPRR. No evacuations were ordered but an isolation zone was established.

The LAFD responded to a medical incident in Downtown LA where four people fell ill due to an unknown substance; the area is closed as HazMat teams investigate.

A Canadian man, Robert Soutar, was charged in Orange County with voting illegally in the 2016 elections, facing counts of perjury, voter registration fraud, and California Elections Code violations.

The Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles will be closed for 16 months for renovations starting late 2025 or early 2026, affecting traffic flow and local economy.

A teen in Adelanto was charged following a stabbing incident, with evidence linking him to the crime found in a nearby vehicle. The case remains under investigation.

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for their role in plastic waste and for misleading the public about plastic recyclability.