Irvine police arrested a man sleeping in his car filled with items like a ski mask and a signal jammer, but only charged him with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Los Angeles County reinstates a mask mandate in healthcare facilities due to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations despite lower figures than the previous year's peak.

Firefighters contained a garage fire at a home in Tustin Unincorporated, preventing total loss. No injuries reported, but four adults are displaced. The cause is under investigation.

A woman was shot and killed in Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating the homicide, with no suspect or motive yet established. Public assistance is requested.

Huntington Beach anticipates large swells with waves up to 15-18 feet, prompting safety warnings and preparedness measures for potential coastal flooding.

Long Beach police responded to a shooting on East Esther Street on Dec. 27, with no victims found but casings on the scene; the motive and suspect remain unknown.

The Long Beach Police Department's appeal for public help in locating 73-year-old Michael Savee, who went missing from a hospital, ended successfully when he was found unharmed near another hospital.

The LA Sheriff's Department seeks public aid in capturing murder suspect Crisanthony Zavala-Guerrero, considered armed and dangerous, for a fatal Lancaster shooting.

A body was found leading to a police-involved shooting in Home Gardens, California. The suspect was non-fatally shot by deputies, who are now on leave pending an investigation.

Los Angeles County experiences a rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, prompting health officials to recommend routine prevention measures like masking, hand washing, and staying home when sick.

The "Can the Trash!" Clean Beach Poster Contest invites LA County 3rd to 5th graders to create beach trash barrel designs to raise awareness about ocean pollution.

The LA Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission will hold a hearing on deputy gangs, with former Sheriff Villanueva testifying, offering the community a chance to participate.

Los Angeles County firefighters quickly extinguished a significant blaze in a Vernon commercial building, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.