Los Angeles County health officials have closed Inner Cabrillo Beach and issued a water use warning for Mothers Beach due to bacterial contamination from sewage discharge, affecting Valentine's Day beach plans.

Individuals have been recorded BASE jumping from Oceanwide Plaza, a vandalized, abandoned building in downtown Los Angeles, prompting a police crackdown.

Anaheim is considering a new ordinance that would allow city staff to enforce vendor regulations without county officials and impound vendors' equipment.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appoints Dr. Etsemaye P. Agonafer as the first Deputy Mayor of Homelessness and Community Health to address the homelessness crisis.

One person died in a DUI crash in Los Angeles when a Tesla struck a Chevrolet. The Tesla driver faces a murder charge and is held on $2,000,000 bail. The LAPD seeks witnesses.

A woman in Adelanto carjacked a vehicle, dragging its owner before crashing into a hydrant. She tried to flee but was detained by a deputy. Both received medical attention, and an arrest warrant is pending.

The Glendale Police Department disputes a report on racial disparities in arrests, arguing it doesn't reflect the complexities of policing or their commitment to transparency and fair practice.

LA County calls for storm damage reports via an online survey to assess eligibility for state and federal aid, though completion does not guarantee assistance.

A teen was killed and another wounded in a Panorama City shooting, with the LAPD seeking public assistance to find the suspects who fled in a Honda Civic.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a vacant home in Del Rey; 37 firefighters managed the blaze in 41 minutes with one person found deceased and another hospitalized.

The Los Angeles County DACC and DA's Office rescued 143 animals from an illegal operation in Compton, CA, where they found neglected animals and conditions prompting euthanasia.

Six people, including Nigerian bank CEO Herbert Wigwe, died in a helicopter crash in the Mojave Desert, confirmed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

The Long Beach Police Department increased patrols on Super Bowl Sunday to prevent impaired driving and urged the public to plan a safe transportation strategy.