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.

Two shootings occurred in Long Beach on Christmas night; one suspect was arrested, and the second shooter is at large. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Los Angeles where a man was killed, with the perpetrator still at large. The victim, a black male, died in the hospital after being shot in the upper torso.

Los Angeles County Public Health warns against ocean activities at Mothers Beach due to high bacteria levels, with ongoing updates available via hotline.

Riverside County is offering a Christmas tree recycling program for residents to turn natural trees into compost or mulch at designated sites. Flocked trees are not accepted.