Long Beach Police apprehended a shoplifting suspect who was also carrying a firearm. They commended the South Division for their vigilance, potentially preventing further crime.

Jose Luis Gomez Hinojosa, 74, has been found safe after going missing in Valinda. Authorities and family had been concerned for the at-risk senior before he was located.

A fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, left one dead and two critically injured. It occurred early Thursday at a home on St Louis St. LAFD extinguished the blaze in 25 minutes. An investigation into the cause is underway.

Los Angeles has an Air Quality Alert with a mandatory wood-burning ban to reduce fine particle pollution, affecting various communities including Santa Clarita and Malibu.

The LAPD arrested two men for separate armed robberies during December, with one suspect linked to additional crimes and another apprehended with the aid of air support.

Jason Quinn was convicted of dealing fentanyl and methamphetamine by a Ventura County jury, facing harsher penalties for committing these crimes while on probation.

Firefighters contained a blaze in a Rancho Santa Margarita apartment complex, sparing the rest of the building and assisting one patient. The cause remains under investigation.

Two Fontana residents were arrested for a delivery van carjacking and face multiple felony charges after a pursuit involving the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department.

Jared Parent reportedly attacked someone with a knife in Needles, CA but was arrested after fleeing; he also spat on deputies, incurring additional charges.

LA Metro offers free rides on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with extended overnight service on New Year's. Promo codes for the on-demand Metro Micro service are provided, and free 30-minute bike shares are available with a promo code.

Oscar Eduardo Flores Sorta, a 13-year-old boy who had been missing since Saturday, was found safely after an urgent search by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the community.

Authorities seek public help in finding missing at-risk senior, Jose Luis Gomez Hinojosa, last seen in Valinda on December 22. He's described as a 74-year-old Hispanic male, about 5 feet tall and 150 pounds, with black and gray hair and brown eyes.

The LA County Sheriff's Department is seeking help to find missing 17-year-old Madison Beck from Whittier, last seen on December 24. She's described as a Black female, around 5'03", and weighing 100 lbs. Public tips are encouraged.