Los Angeles is set to experience rain throughout the weekend with a 100% chance of precipitation, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures, with the weather gradually clearing up into the next week.

A fire at the NHMLA was extinguished in 25 minutes by LAFD; there were no injuries and evacuation was successful.

A series of shootings and a hit-and-run incident involving a woman and her infant occurred in Long Beach, with one arrest made for assault with a deadly weapon.

Long Beach continues its homeless support efforts with a donation drive, collecting essential items like hygiene kits, clothes, and pet supplies on March 9. Over 35,000 donations have been received since early 2023.

Alison King is appointed as the Director of the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, bringing over two decades of experience to the role. She oversees a significant budget and staff, aiming to enhance community health services.

Dominic H. Choi will be sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the LAPD on March 1, 2024, bringing 28 years of experience within the department to the role.

Two juveniles were arrested by the LAPD's ORCTF in connection with an ongoing string of retail thefts in Los Angeles, marking the task force's 34th arrest of the year.

Three Wildomar residents were arrested after a raid revealed drugs, a stolen trailer, and motorcycle at a residence, following community reports of illegal activity.

Los Angeles is expecting a rainy weekend with a 60% chance of rain in the afternoon and a 90% chance at night, easing slightly on Sunday with gusty winds. Sunny weather will briefly return on Monday, with slight rain chances midweek.

Two babies were born on Leap Day at SoCal hospitals, an event that occurs once every four years, with celebrations for "leaplings" generally being quadrennial.

An Irvine man pleaded guilty to firebombing a Planned Parenthood clinic and planning an attack on an electrical substation, facing up to 21 years in prison.

Two juvenile males were arrested in Ventura County for gang-related vandalism after an investigation by Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit, costing the city thousands of dollars in cleanup.

Irv's Burgers, a historic Los Angeles eatery, has opened a new location in Newport Beach's Balboa Fun Zone, offering its classic American menu and planning to serve all-day breakfast from April.