USC President Carol Folt is set to retire at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. She faced criticism during her term and will stay on as a tenured faculty member post-retirement.

Long Beach is hosting job fairs for part-time Recreation Program Leaders to work in city parks and community programs, with upcoming events at local parks for potential applicants.

A fire engulfed a mobile home in Lake View Terrace, with LAFD responding quickly. One woman was assessed for injuries; 26 firefighters extinguished the blaze in 14 minutes. Multiple pets were rescued, but some perished. The cause was a cooking fire.

The LAPD is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 48-year-old man in Hollywood, with a $50,000 reward for information leading to the suspect.

Chinese chemical company and employees are indicted for producing and distributing fentanyl precursors to the US, facing charges including conspiracy and drug trafficking.

A man was stabbed during a dispute on Cedar Avenue in Long Beach. The female suspect was arrested. Separate incidents led to two arrests involving illegal firearm possession.

Deputies responded to a burglary in progress in Mesa Verde. Three suspects were detained and booked for burglary and related charges with $500 worth of property recovered.

A construction crew in Venice, LA, ruptured a gas line, leading to a LAFD response and road closures. No injuries or fire were reported as crews worked on repairs.

A strip mall in Garden Grove caught fire early Wednesday, with around 75 firefighters battling the three-alarm blaze. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.

Mayor Karen Bass announced a record-breaking September for the Port of L.A., marking its 24th year as the nation's busiest port, with significant cargo volume increases.

Franklin Shearer was arrested in Victorville after a high-speed chase on a motorcycle without plates, leading to charges including reckless evading and possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Authorities investigate a collision in Victorville where a 45-year-old bicyclist died after being hit by a GMC Sierra; witnesses are urged to contact Deputy J. Stroik with information.

A public funeral Mass for Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela is scheduled in LA, with a viewing area outside the cathedral for overflow. Valenzuela passed away at 63 and is remembered for his impact both on and off the baseball field.