A man vandalized a business and started a fire in Yucca Valley, then barricaded himself in a truck claiming to have a gun and an explosive. After a standoff, Jerry Whitehurst surrendered to the authorities without further incident.

The LAPD has arrested Kenneth Tellez Ordonez for the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old and is seeking additional victims who may have been targeted by him in Los Angeles.

A six-time felon, Rafeal Yanni was sentenced to 125 months in prison for ammunition possession and shooting two people outside a bar in San Bernardino.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in San Jacinto, with the suspect's vehicle and driver later identified by authorities. The investigation is ongoing.

A man died following a domestic incident in Duarte where he assaulted a woman and a resident intervened; the Good Samaritan was detained then released, and an investigation is ongoing.

A family sues the LA County DCFS for $65 million after their toddler dies from a fentanyl overdose, alleging neglect and misconduct by the department and a social worker.

Two dead and seven injured in a Lancaster shooting, with the LA County Sheriff's Department investigating potential gang-related connections and seeking information.

The CEO of a nonprofit was arrested for allegedly defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, facing a 40-count indictment with potential losses over $4 million.

Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a fire at a historic apartment building in Westlake. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

An Oxnard man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony counts of lewd acts on a minor, as announced b...

Gardena police seized over 75 tons of illegal fireworks and arrested three individuals in connection to the cache, marking a significant operation against illegal fireworks distribution in California.

Lance Jaeger was arrested in Victorville for threatening protesters with a knife while trying to remove a flag.

A fire at a West LA nail spa was extinguished in 21 minutes by 48 firefighters. No injuries were reported, and the fire's cause is under investigation by the LAFD.