Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus system has received a $53.3 million state grant to enhance its fleet electrification and services, aiming for a zero-emissions fleet by 2031. The funds will also support workforce training and route improvements.

A 73-year-old man was arrested by Morongo Basin detectives for failing to comply with sex offender registration laws by residing at an undisclosed location.

Mayor Karen Bass and federal officials visited Barbershop Lopez in East Hollywood, highlighting support for Black- and Latino-owned small businesses and announcing increased federal funding for local enterprises.

A Dense Fog Advisory was issued in Los Angeles for low visibility, affecting morning commutes until 9 AM, with conditions expected to improve later in the day.

A North Hollywood house fire was swiftly extinguished by LAFD with no injuries; cause remains under investigation.

The CEO of Queer Works, Jacob Rostovsky, faces 53 felony charges for allegedly defrauding over $940,000 in public funds, including grand theft and insurance fraud.

Three people were arrested in Thousand Oaks after a crime spree involving tire slashing and shooting at citizens who pursued them. No injuries were reported in the incident.

A 39-year-old felon from Camarillo and a juvenile were arrested for involvement in illegal firearms possession and manufacture, including ghost guns and explosives.

A man died in a single-vehicle crash involving a Chevrolet Silverado in Victorville. Authorities are seeking public help to clarify the circumstances. Witnesses are urged to contact Deputy M. Lee or the anonymous We-Tip hotline.

Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios have been exonerated for a 2007 murder after evidence of false confessions and unreliable witness identification emerged.

Legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has died at 63; the iconic figure sparked "Fernandomania" and made a significant impact on the Dodgers and baseball fans, particularly in the Latino community.

Multiple shootings with no injuries occurred in Long Beach on October 21, as reported by the LBPD. One suspect, Cesar Santos, was arrested in one incident, while others remain unsolved.

Jesus Garcia-Sotelo was arrested and charged for a spree of eight armed robberies targeting food trucks and a store.