Alejandro Martinez was arrested on suspicion of attempting to start two fires near Box Canyon after citizens detained him until law enforcement arrived.

Los Angeles residents must get passes from a new location in Westwood to access the Palisades area, with restrictions enforced by checkpoints and limited PCH lanes.

A semi-truck overturned on the 5 Freeway in East LA, spilling eggs and causing major delays. Cleanup efforts were expected to last until about 9:45 a.m. with significant traffic impacts.

Anthony Farrer, ex-owner of 'The Timepiece Gentleman', was sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for wire and mail fraud, scamming over 40 victims of $5.6 million.

Governor Gavin Newsom declares Jan 31-Feb 7 as CalEITC Awareness Week in California to highlight a tax credit benefiting working families and reducing poverty.

San Bernardino man Marc Sanchez arrested for multiple vehicle burglaries and possession of stolen property; urged for public help in the ongoing investigation.

An LA County sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man armed with a machete in Paramount. The incident is under investigation, with no deputies injured. The man did not obey commands to drop his weapon.

Deputies discovered a deceased man in Coachella; Mario Gonzalez was arrested for murder after hours of negotiation.

California's AG is charging an LA County realtor with price gouging, exceeding the 10% increase limit following emergency declarations for wildfires. Over 650 warning letters have been sent out amid active investigations.

LAPD's Force Investigation Division is probing an officer-involved shooting after Tiffany Ruffus allegedly vandalized an apartment and confronted officers with a metal grate.

A Waymo driverless taxi was vandalized by a crowd in Los Angeles; no arrests have been made. The vehicle sustained significant damage, including shattered windows and a ripped-off door.

Cyclists allegedly caused an explosion in a trash can near the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, leading to an ongoing LAPD arson investigation.

LA County issues a flood watch due to expected inclement weather and recent fire scars, while the human toll from the fires rises, with 28 confirmed fatalities.