Palmdale is gaining attention with the High Desert Corridor Rail Project, set to bring jobs and economic growth. The project has gained support from labor unions and aims to connect Southern California cities and improve transit.

LAPD arrested Joeboury Coleman on animal cruelty charges after he was filmed on video kicking and throwing a dog down stairs; the abused dog was rescued.

LAPD is searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed a 26-year-old woman in Larchmont, offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

LAFD quickly contained a 1/4 acre brush fire in El Sereno, with 34 firefighters extinguishing the blaze in 20 minutes without injuries or property damage.

California public transit receives a $1.9 billion investment, the first from a $5.1 billion fund, supporting agencies statewide and advancing climate goals.

An 18-year-old was killed at an Irvine sober-living home, with 24-year-old roommate suspect apprehended. Cause of death pending but noted as blunt force trauma. Residents report prior disturbances at the home. Investigation ongoing.

Hala Coffee, a new shop offering Yemeni coffee and tea, is opening at the Islamic Center of Irvine, catering to the community with extended hours, including late nights on weekends.

Long Beach officers arrested two people and seized six firearms during a police operation. The suspects, one adult and one juvenile, were prohibited from possessing guns.

The U.S. settled to confiscate an L.A. mansion linked to Armenian corruption, with funds from the sale divided between the U.S. and family of former official Gagik Khachatryan.

12-year-old Teriana Mahomes from Long Beach was found safe after a search involving Ebony and Amber Alerts; details of her disappearance and recovery remain unclear.

A brush fire in Newbury Park prompted evacuation warnings, which were lifted as firefighters tackled the 14.2-acre blaze. The cause remains under investigation.

A fire engulfed a vacant Craftsman-style house in University Park, Los Angeles, with 88 firefighters extinguishing the blaze in 35 minutes; no injuries were reported.

Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a brush fire under an acre in Elysian Park without injuries or damage. The effort took 36 firefighters 48 minutes.