Los Angeles County warns of high bacteria levels at local beaches, advising against water activities in specific areas while some have been cleared as safe.

A Twentynine Palms woman was arrested for having stolen mail, with deputies responding to a theft call on Sunnyslope Drive. The incident showcases the first use of California's Proposition 36.

A woman was found deceased in her Upland apartment on New Year's Eve, prompting a police homicide investigation.

Sheriff's detectives are investigating a homicide in Paramount, where a man was fatally shot near the 710 Freeway. The victim, found early Wednesday, has not been identified, and authorities seek information from the public.

A cyclist died after being hit by an SUV in Rancho Mirage on New Year's Day; the driver cooperated with the investigation, with no signs of impairment.

LA Metro has installed protective barriers on all its buses, leading to a 58% drop in assaults against drivers. The barriers are part of broader safety measures including cameras and emergency tools.

Los Angeles residents are warned not to feed their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food due to bird flu virus detection. People who bought the product should monitor their pets for symptoms of illness.

A traffic accident in Temecula involving four juveniles on electric motorcycles resulted in minor to moderate injuries and raised concerns about safety and regulation compliance.

Two thieves caught in Ventura County with girdle-concealed stolen goods, facing multiple felony charges including organized retail theft and burglary.

Two individuals were shot and the suspect apprehended following an attempted armed robbery and subsequent officer-involved shooting in South Los Angeles.

An LAPD investigation is underway after a shootout on December 26 where officers returned fire after being shot at, leading to a chase ending with the arrest of three suspects in Compton.

LAPD seeks a hit-and-run driver who severely injured a pedestrian in the SFV; up to $25,000 reward for information leading to their identification or arrest.

Two security guards were shot by a shoplifting suspect at the Figat7th shopping center in LA; one is critically injured. The suspect is still at large.