Firefighters rescued 18 people from a stuck amusement park ride in Ventura County, with no injuries reported. The cause of the malfunction is unknown.

A man was shot dead in a Perris lot, prompting a police chase through Riverside County and the arrest of Ernesto Lopez Jr., who now faces murder charges.

A fatal collision in San Jacinto resulted in one death and one stable injury, with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigating the incident.

A man was stabbed to death in LA's Westlake District; the suspect fled on a pink bicycle. The victim's identity and motive remain unknown as the LAPD investigates.

A man was shot dead on a Los Angeles Metro train; suspects fled on skateboards. Witnesses described chaos; the investigation is ongoing amid a rise in transit crimes.

Two Hesperia men were arrested for involvement in a spree of 11 burglaries. The arrests followed a series of warrants and were part of Operation SMASH & Grab tackling retail crime in San Bernardino County.

Sheriff deputies and code enforcement in Fontana conducted a "Quality of Life Enforcement" initiative, addressing crime in homeless encampments and finding an AR-15 style rifle during a sweep.

Street takeovers in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley attracted spectators to wild vehicular stunts, but also drew resident complaints; police made no arrests.

The LA District Attorney won't file felony charges against Edan On, accused of attacking pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA, due to insufficient evidence; the case is referred for potential misdemeanor charges.

Sheriff's deputies in Needles, California, arrested 37-year-old Bobby Dillashaw for illegal ammunition possession and probation violation during a probation check.

A man was arrested in Phelan for assaulting his elderly mother and engaging in illegal firearms and narcotics activities, facing charges including kidnapping and elder abuse.

Comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias was honored with the key to the city in Long Beach during a sold-out show, highlighting his local roots and success.

DryTown Water Park in Palmdale has opened for the season with various pass options, including an All-Access Season Pass, and a Weekday Season Pass, as announced by the City of Palmdale.