Makare Darnell Toliver of Lancaster has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including assault with a firearm, robbery, and evading an officer causing death.

Two women with prior convictions were caught attempting petty theft at a Home Depot and now face increased penalties under Penal Code 666.1 following Proposition 36.

Teens led police on high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle in Apple Valley, crashed, and were later detained; the driver faces charges while the minors were released to guardians.

LAFD extinguished a Greater Alarm fire at 1224 S Hope St, containing it within the building of origin with no injuries reported and causing early morning traffic congestion.

A video shows a Mercedes driving aggressively through a crowd of cyclists in LA, causing concern over road safety and public behavior. A business owner witnesses the incident with mixed feelings. No police details or arrests have been confirmed.

An investigation is underway after a deputy-involved shooting in Rosemead, where no one was hit by gunfire, but the suspect was arrested with non-gunfire related injuries.

A man was fatally shot in Van Nuys; LAPD is investigating the incident with no arrests or suspect description provided.

Firefighter Kevin Skinner died of cardiac arrest while responding to a fire in Laguna Niguel, after serving over 25 years with the Orange County Fire Authority.

Metallic balloons contacting power lines caused a widespread power outage in West Los Angeles, affecting over 2,200 LADWP customers in the Sawtelle and Westwood areas.

Los Angeles is under a Fire Weather Watch and a High Wind Watch due to expected strong winds and low humidity, heightening wildfire risks from January 7-9.

A man was arrested in Culver City for attacking a father and daughter with a knife on a bicycle path; both victims were unharmed. Police recovered the weapon and charged the suspect with assault.

Los Angeles will experience a warming trend with clear skies following a foggy start, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s over the week.

The Bay Shore Neighborhood Library in Long Beach is set to reopen on January 11, 2025, following renovations, with improved accessibility features and energy-efficient updates, promising enhanced community spaces and patron experiences.