One person died in a crash on the 405-to-101 Freeway transition in Sherman Oaks, with the northbound lanes closed and later reopened. A Mazda hit by a suspected DUI driver was involved.

The son of rap executive "Big U" was shot dead outside a South Los Angeles smoke shop; the victim is identified as Jabari Henley. The shooting's details and motives are currently under investigation.

Authorities are probing a shooting in Hesperia following an argument, which left John Huddleston wounded. The suspects remain at large, with police seeking public assistance.

Southern California teacher Steve Paul Perry Popper has been arrested on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography involving four juveniles.

Los Angeles is experiencing a significant rise in temperatures, prompting a heat advisory from the National Weather Service. Highs in the low 90s are expected.

A man accidentally shot himself in Long Beach and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; details remain unclear as the investigation continues.

South Gate Police seek info on a year-old hit-and-run killing a cyclist involving a stolen 2007 black Lincoln Mark LT.

Garfield High School was evacuated due to nearby police activity as a safety measure; students were moved to another school while officers executed a search warrant.

Two men were arrested for an armed robbery at a Camarillo CVS; their capture followed employee tips and resulted in charges of robbery and conspiracy.

One juvenile victim of a hit-and-run in Riverside has died; the suspect, Jose Villegasorbe, with past DUI offenses, faces charges including vehicular manslaughter.

Firefighters in Inglewood contained a major commercial building fire, which led to evacuations and minor injuries to two firefighters. The fire's cause is under investigation.

The DOJ will monitor polling sites in selected areas of California and New Jersey for the November 4th elections to ensure compliance with federal voting laws.

A suspect was arrested after burglarizing a church residence in Thousand Oaks, with the Ventura County Sheriff offering safety advice and a reward for tips.