Former Orange County education official, Jorge Contreras, has been sentenced to 70 months for embezzlement, involving theft of $16.7 million intended for disadvantaged students.

LAFD extinguished a Tarzana house fire in 19 minutes; there were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns of high bacteria levels at several beaches, advising against swimming in affected areas but clears Ballona Creek at Dockweiler State Beach.

Ephraim Matthew Hunter pled no contest to felony vandalism after breaking into LA Mayor Karen Bass's home, receiving probation and mandatory treatment.

A bald man with a light gray beard allegedly stole a Crypt Keeper statue from the Mystic Museum in Burbank. The museum is offering a $500 reward for information leading to its return.

LA General Medical Center seeks help identifying a John Doe, about 60, in their care since July. No ID or family found; public urged to contact social workers with info.

Two suspects were arrested by Ventura County authorities for their involvement in an identity theft ring after a string of mail thefts and fraudulent credit card use.

A victim was hospitalized after a stabbing in Long Beach; police investigate and seek information on the suspect.

LAPD seeks help finding a driver who fled a fatal hit-and-run collision with a motorcyclist in Lincoln Heights. The suspect drove a white Ford pickup truck.

Four LA County men were arrested and indicted for armed robberies at South LA stores, with some boasting on social media about their crimes. They face multiple serious charges and potential life sentences if convicted.

The National Weather Service predicts clear skies and high temperatures around 93 degrees for Los Angeles, with light winds and similar conditions persisting into Thursday and Friday, cooling slightly by the weekend with some fog.

Two historic movie theaters in Los Angeles, the Westwood Village and Bruin, are closing, with future plans uncertain for the Bruin, while the Westwood Village may reopen after renovations.

Antonio Villaraigosa, former Los Angeles Mayor, announces his second run for California governor, citing his problem-solving record and success in crime reduction.