Three burglars posed as LAPD officers during a home invasion in Lake Balboa, alarming a house-sitter and stealing her purse. No arrests have been made.

The Santa Monica Police are seeking the public's help in finding Ms. Vargas, missing since December 26 and last seen driving a damaged Red Honda Civic.

The Irvine Police are seeking two suspects linked to stealing $2,170 worth of items from Sephora and are asking for public help, focusing on a distinct white SUV.

The Dana Point Sheriff's Department is increasing enforcement against distracted driving, focusing on phone use behind the wheel, with fines starting at $162.

Military ordnances were discovered at a Joshua Tree construction site, leading authorities to secure and remove the items without finding additional explosives. Residents are urged to report any relevant information.

Chanty Sarin, 43, was safely located in a hospital after being reported missing from Long Beach with medical and mental health issues. She had been missing since Christmas morning.

LAFD extinguished a house fire in Reseda within 18 minutes, with no injuries reported. The fire was contained to the room of origin in the triplex at 19528 W Leadwell St.

The Irvine Police Department seeks public help to identify two suspects involved in a theft at Spectrum's Carousel in November, urging vigilance and secure handling of valuables.

California expanded its Beverage Container Recycling Program to include wine and liquor bottles, offering monetary incentives for various sized containers.

Firefighters quickly contained a fire at Rory's restaurant in Ojai, preventing it from spreading to the adjacent historic theater, with no reported injuries.

A Lancaster man, Matthew Switalski, is charged with the murder and arson of 27-year-old Veronica Aguilar, whose body was found in a burned car at his residence.

Ex-LAPD officer Salvador Sanchez's trial for the 2019 fatal shooting at a Corona Costco nears conclusion with contested closing arguments about whether he acted in self-defense.

Santa Clarita is updating its Transportation Development Plan, seeking public feedback on its future transit system through surveys and a project website.