Charles Bidinger III turned himself in and confessed to a hit-and-run in San Jacinto that critically injured another driver, as reported by local authorities.

Crazy Town's frontman, Shifty Shellshock, has died at 49. His death was confirmed by the LA County Medical Examiner, and the cause is unknown. He was known for the hit "Butterfly" and his open struggle with addiction.

JJ Redick is announced as the new head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, replacing Darvin Ham. He transitions to coaching after a broadcast career and successful playing history.

Operation Consequences led by San Bernardino County law enforcement resulted in 12 felony arrests and the seizure of numerous firearms, including untraceable "ghost guns."

Los Angeles County issues an excessive heat warning for Antelope Valley and a heat advisory for Western San Gabriel Mountains, advising precautions against potential heat-related illnesses. Cooling centers will be available for residents.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from California, carrying 20 Starlink satellites and offering a striking light show visible across Southern California.

A man died after a carjacking in Long Beach; the suspect fled in the victim's car. Police are investigating the homicide and seeking information from the public.

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.