Marco Perez was sentenced to nine months in prison for insider trading, making nearly $500k by using privileged info from General Finance Corp. prior to its sale.

LAFD extinguished a house fire in Canoga Park, where they found heavy smoke and fire. The blaze was contained in 30 minutes with no human injuries, but two dogs perished and one survived. The cause is under investigation.

L.A. County Public Health issued warnings for high bacteria at several beaches, advising against ocean activities while listing areas now safe for use.

Los Angeles weather forecast indicates May gray days, patchy drizzle, and gradual warming with highs in the 60s and 70s, and a mix of cloudy and sunny skies.

A Santa Paula man was sentenced to 25 years to life for attempting to murder his neighbor, leaving the victim paralyzed from the neck down after a shooting.

Julie Haq is charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after a fatal collision in Long Beach, with police urging witnesses to come forward.

Pablo Garcia was arrested for a violent robbery in Los Angeles where he allegedly stole a Rolex after knocking a victim unconscious. Police are seeking the public's help in finding the watch and identifying other victims.

A suspect in a white van led police on a chase through Brentwood, causing multiple collisions and injuries to four police officers, one seriously. The suspect was arrested after the pursuit ended in chaos.

A person was fatally shot on a Metro bus in the City of Commerce, prompting an investigation by the LASD and renewed calls for increased transit security.

A female jogger survived an assault by Malcolm Ward Jr. on a Santa Monica beach path. Ward faces charges including attempted rape and kidnapping. Bystanders intervened, aiding the victim and leading to Ward's arrest.

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting on Atlantic Avenue where 28-year-old Tyrone Parks III was killed. Suspect Xabian Che Brown was arrested and charged with murder.

Orange County firefighters quickly extinguished a street sweeper fire in Laguna Woods, preventing it from damaging nearby homes. No injuries or property damage to residents were reported.

Los Angeles police are searching for two suspects involved in multiple burglaries at an Eagle Rock shopping center. The male and female suspects fled in a gray BMW after breaking into businesses.