The LA County Sheriff's Department is seeking public help to find Michael Lyles, a missing at-risk 24-year-old last seen in Pomona on Dec 24, 2023. He has brown hair, hazel eyes, and a "TRINA" tattoo on his wrist.

A man was fatally shot on Christmas evening in Los Angeles. The local sheriff's department is now investigating the incident which left a Hispanic male deceased. Witnesses are urged to provide information.

Los Angeles enforces a no-burn order due to air quality concerns, affecting holiday traditions and daily practices, despite mostly sunny weather and temperatures around 68 degrees.

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit Fontana, California, on Christmas Eve, causing no reported damage or injuries. Residents experienced weak shaking; the event highlighted the area's seismic activity.

Los Angeles has implemented a ban on wood burning for Christmas due to predicted high air pollution levels, exempting only homes over 3,000 feet and those without other heating options.

Metrolink is suspending its train services at Union Station in Los Angeles for four days, starting December 26, to upgrade tracks and signals without providing alternative transport.

A sewage spill in Orange County has led to a beach closure from Victoria Beach to Goff Island Beach and advisories for other areas due to increased bacteria levels.

Silverback Coffee of Rwanda is opening a new location in El Segundo, known for quality coffee and social impact, supporting Rwandan communities and conservation efforts.

A multi-agency crackdown on organized retail theft led by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office resulted in arrests during the holiday season to ensure consumer safety.

The Long Beach Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint operation resulting in two arrests and 14 citations to enhance road safety and combat impaired driving.

Protesters in Beverly Hills demanded a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, causing traffic disruptions during the holiday season; the LAPD declared the assembly unlawful but the crowd dispersed without incident.

The LA County Department of Public Health has issued a rain advisory for all county beaches, warning of potentially hazardous water quality near storm drains following recent rainfall.

Los Angeles is forecasted to have patchy fog on Christmas Eve, clearing for a sunny day with highs around 65 degrees, followed by partly cloudy skies at night with temperatures dropping to 49 degrees.