After a month-long ordeal, an Altadena man's home is no longer occupied by a 550-pound bear, thanks to a nonprofit. State officials confirm the bear left and measures to prevent its return are in place.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has appointed key members to her team, including Rachel Brashier for city services, Amanda Crumley for communications, and Anna Hovasapian for policy development, to address issues such as homelessness and public safety.

A woman was arrested for attempting to steal $500 worth of goods from a Canyon Country store and faces felony charges without bail. She had prior theft incidents.

A shooting on the 10 Freeway in South Los Angeles caused major delays and the closure of eastbound lanes, with a 44-year-old man hospitalized in stable condition.

Riverside County sheriff's deputies seized over 2,000 marijuana plants from an illegal grow house in Eastvale, CA, with estimated street value exceeding $1 million.

Mickey Rourke disavows a GoFundMe set up in his name for eviction relief, insisting he did not authorize it despite claims otherwise from his manager's team.

Los Angeles City Attorney announces a $7.7 million settlement with Verizon for environmental law violations regarding hazardous materials handling and reporting.

A year after LA firestorms, California's government works on recovery efforts, including accelerated permit issuance and financial support for survivors and businesses.

Two men were arrested for attempting to steal $100,000 worth of luxury handbags from an Orange County store; their capture aided by surveillance and police coordination.

Two people died in a hit-and-run multi-car crash in Long Beach, with the speeding suspect fleeing in a stolen vehicle. The Long Beach Police Department is investigating.

LAFD quickly extinguished a small fire at an unoccupied commercial building in Hyde Park, no injuries reported.

Irvine PD resolved a standoff involving a man who barricaded himself after being linked to vandalism and a shooting, with no injuries reported thanks to their SWAT team's measured response.

LAX faced major flight delays due to FAA-imposed ground delays from staffing issues, later citing weather conditions as well. This resulted in 565 delays and 38 cancellations, with passengers enduring long waits and disrupted travel plans.