The LAFD extinguished an outside fire that threatened a building in Downtown Los Angeles; 89 firefighters achieved knockdown with no injuries, cause under investigation.

Manuel De Los Santos, a local gang member, was arrested by Simi Valley Police for a PRCS-related felony. Police found two guns in his car during the arrest.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Riverside County for attempting to murder his father with a machete. The non-fatal attack occurred at the father's home, and the suspect was taken into custody shortly after.

A man was fatally stabbed while biking in Canoga Park, and the suspect remains at large. Witnesses and the LAPD responded, but no arrests have been made.

Rancho Cucamonga deputies arrested Brett Michael Kaplan for petty theft with priors at a Target store; he was caught concealing items and detained under new California theft law reforms.

A Los Angeles court will hold a hearing on May 9th to weigh the admissibility of the Menendez brothers' risk assessments and consider a recusal request against the DA's office.

California Governor Newsom commits to state recovery 100 days after Eaton and Palisades fires, with aid, infrastructure progress, and protective measures.

Palm Desert man arrested for child pornography and related offenses after suspicious behavior in a business restroom; ongoing investigation seeks additional victims.

A man is critically injured after a stabbing at Pasadena's Metro Sierra Madre Villa station, prompting an investigation and temporary station closure. A person of interest is detained; the incident raises safety concerns among Metro commuters.

A stabbing in Fillmore prompted an investigation by Ventura County Sheriff's Office; the victim was hospitalized, and detectives seek public assistance for leads.

Los Angeles County supervisors approved doubling fines to $1,000 for illegal street takeovers due to a 64% rise in incidents, urging social media crackdowns on event promotion.

Pasadena police fatally shot a dog that lunged at them while responding to a call about a distressed woman. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Graciela Castellanos is charged with the murder and assault of her 7-year-old daughter in Van Nuys, pleaded not guilty, and may face 25 years to life if convicted.