Firefighters contained a compost fire at Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea, with OCFA coordinating. The blaze started by spontaneous combustion, was confined, and did not affect residential areas.

A Yucca Valley man was arrested for attempted murder following a stand-off with the police, during which he fired at an individual and officers. He surrendered peacefully after negotiations.

An armed robbery attempt on Cedar Avenue led to gunfire, with the victim unharmed and the suspect fleeing the scene; Long Beach Police are investigating.

A vehicle struck and killed a female pedestrian in Long Beach; the driver initially fled but returned and cooperated with police. The incident is under investigation.

Long Beach is preparing for the Olympics by proposing a $900 million replacement of the Shoemaker Bridge, featuring a new four-lane design with pedestrian and cyclist paths, aiming to enhance connectivity and urban development.

The LAPD arrested 21-year-old Bobby Bolton in connection with a series of burglaries in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch, asking the public for additional information.

Metrolink services in Los Angeles will pause from December 26-29 for modernization work at Union Station, with normal operations resuming December 30.

Ventura County's South Fire has expanded to over 2,000 acres, prompting evacuations in the Somis area, while firefighters combat the wind-driven blaze from land and air.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office conducted a DUI enforcement operation in Canyon Lake, arresting 4 for suspected drunk driving, issuing 23 citations, and towing 4 vehicles.

The LAFD extinguished a house fire on Formosa Avenue in under 20 minutes, with no injuries reported and a dog rescued. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Steve Sax is hosting a youth baseball clinic in Los Angeles, aiming to teach kids skills and offer a chance to win a trip to the 2024 World Series. The event will occur on December 9th, 2023.

The FBI is searching for Silviu-Florin Spiridon, accused of an ATM skimming scam in Southern California involving over $220,000 stolen from 300 victims.

Long Beach residents can provide feedback on early childhood development for the 2024 Celebration of the Young Child via a survey open until March 1, 2024.