A teen girl died after a multi-car accident in Long Beach at Long Beach Blvd and Wardlow Road; police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses.

A 16-year-old was killed and four others were injured in a Christmas Day shooting in Lancaster, Los Angeles. No suspects were immediately apprehended.

LA faces significant rainstorms and flooding, leading to a Flood Watch across multiple counties and advisories for minor flooding and potential mudslides.

Los Angeles County officials closed Cabrillo Beach due to a 100,000-gallon sewage spill, warning the public to avoid the water and sand as environmental and health safety measures are taken.

Long Beach's Healthy Active Long Beach program ends after federal funding cuts, impacting community health initiatives and prompting the search for alternative support.

California's AG Bonta warns against price gouging after emergency declarations due to storms, emphasizing legal protections and penalties for violations.

Los Angeles County issued an Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory, advising against contact with ocean water near storm drains and creeks until December 29 due to pollution risks after rainfall.

The LAFD successfully performed a technical rescue of an individual trapped in a drainage tunnel near Corbin St bridge in Winnetka, with no injuries reported.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass updates the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to cap rent increases and expand tenant protections, part of efforts to address the city's affordability crisis.

A shooting at a Yucca Valley house party resulted in one injured 18-year-old and the arrest of 29-year-old Nicholas Daniel Lee on attempted murder charges.

The Long Beach City Council has approved over 5,000 new homes, including affordable housing, to address the local housing crisis, with continued development planned for 2026.

Culver City police arrested a suspected package thief during a traffic stop and are working to return stolen items before Christmas, urging residents to take delivery precautions.

Los Angeles authorities are seeking more victims in a child exploitation case involving Julian Kurt Perez, an after-school worker arrested for possessing AI-generated CSAM.