A U.S. lawsuit accuses Garrett J. Gentry Engineering of sparking the 2021 South Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest through negligent operation of heavy machinery.

Two suspects were arrested in Oklahoma for their roles in a Mead Valley, CA, homicide; one for murder, the other for aiding. They await extradition to Riverside County.

The LA County Dept. of Public Health warns of high bacterial levels at several beaches, advising against water activities at affected locations, which can be found on their website.

A Chatsworth smoke shop was ram-raided by burglars using a pickup truck, with the crime captured on surveillance, and the LAPD investigating possible links to another crime.

Mississippi man, Warren Luther Alexander, pleads not guilty to 1977 strangulation murders, aided by DNA evidence and renewed cold case investigations in Ventura County.

A deputy was involved in a single-vehicle collision in Yucca Valley, sustaining minor injuries. The incident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

The Moreno Valley conducted a sex registrant compliance operation, resulting in nine arrests for various violations, with further investigations to be pursued for non-compliant individuals.

Mayor Karen Bass initiates traffic safety measures near schools, including over 250 speed humps and 500 crossing guards, enhancing safety for Los Angeles students.

The "Canyon Fire" in the Angeles National Forest near Sunland burned 16 acres; crews have contained 50% with no structures threatened. The cause is under investigation.

Authorities have identified Juan Ambriz, 26, as the suspect in the Mead Valley homicide, charging him with murder and related offenses after the August 12 incident.

A man was shot at a Northridge gas station; taken to hospital. LAPD seeks suspect in gray hoodie last seen fleeing north on Tampa Avenue. Incident possibly involved a BB gun; no arrests yet. Witnesses or those with information urged to contact LAPD.

In Moreno Valley, an inmate named Kimberly Gallegos attempted to escape during transport but was quickly recaptured after a deputy fired a shot; investigations are ongoing.

The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department conducted "Operation Consequences," resulting in seizure of firearms, narcotics, and four felony arrests to curb local crime.