Santa Monica announces a series of holiday events, including an ice rink, festive Ferris wheel shows, Small Business Saturday shopping, a tree lighting ceremony, and themed markets and performances.

Santa Monica Swim Center will close for annual maintenance from December 15 to January 4, 2026, with extensive upgrades planned. Lap swimming moves to Santa Monica High School during this period.

The LAFD battled a large fire in Boyle Heights, with 88 firefighters responding and no injuries reported. Firefighting efforts continue to prevent spread and ensure safety.

Ten arrested in a federal indictment for crimes including the January murder of a federal witness in Colombia. The lead defendant, Ryan James Wedding, directed a criminal enterprise involved in narcotrafficking and witness intimidation.

Three suspects were arrested for a series of burglaries in Ventura County, linked to a wider crime group, following surveillance by local sheriffs’ departments.

Double homicide in Baldwin Park after a domestic crisis, leaving a 10-year-old critically injured and the suspect dead by apparent suicide.

Los Angeles County approves a $2.7 million traffic signal synchronization project to reduce congestion and improve safety, set to start in August 2026.

Los Angeles County approves a plan to end veteran homelessness, building on the progress of reducing veteran homelessness by 22.9% and the 'One Team' initiative's success in increasing veteran housing placements.

Corona police officers shot and killed a man outside an Applebee's after he reportedly attacked vehicles with a crowbar. The suspect earlier used his car to strike another vehicle, injuring its occupant. An investigation is underway.

Pasadena introduces the Commercial Façade Improvement Program to aid local businesses with grants up to $20,000 for storefront enhancements, with applications open until November 30.

Governor Newsom announces the conversion of an underused CAL FIRE property in Riverside into a 209-unit affordable housing complex, with the groundbreaking of the Mulberry Gardens project.

Bernard Gonzalez-Soberanis was arrested in Fontana for shooting a flare gun at a residence, an attack captured on camera, following a previous Molotov cocktail incident targeting the same home.

The LA community and police are urgently seeking help to find Dennis Bolton, a missing 65-year-old man with various health issues, last seen on Obama Boulevard.