Authorities seek public help following a shooting at a Phelan Little Caesars, with the suspect still at large.

An explosion caused by fireworks in Simi Valley led to a house fire and one fatality. The incident occurred on Edmund Street, with the fire spreading quickly but extinguished within an hour.

Palmdale Mayor Richard J. Loa was removed from his mayoral duties amid confidential allegations of conflict of interest, which he labeled a "power grab."

An Inglewood woman was indicted for a $1.3 million pandemic unemployment scam using stolen identities, including those of state prisoners. She pleaded not guilty and faces multiple charges. Her co-defendants also face charges; one remains at large.

A couple was convicted for the murder and torture of a 7-year-old girl in Hawthorne, with the mother also facing a child abuse charge and the boyfriend an assault charge.

The West Covina Police, with the fire department, seized around 9,300 pounds of illegal fireworks, arresting one man, and are enforcing a total ban on fireworks in the city.

A sting operation in Lake Elsinore resulted in 20 arrests on prostitution-related charges, with efforts to reduce sex trafficking and support victims.

Los Angeles drivers are warned by the DA's Office about 'tow truck bandits' who scam victims at accident scenes with unauthorized tows and inflated fees.

San Bernardino Police seized 10,000 pounds of illegal fireworks during a traffic stop, finding more at the suspect's home along with cash and an AK-47-style firearm.

Over 120 cats were seized from a Fullerton home by animal control officers after a tip from the community; the cats are receiving care for contagious illness. No arrests were made and an investigation is ongoing.

LA residents expect fog and sunshine with comfortable temperatures for the holiday week, but air quality alerts due to particle pollution cast a shadow over Independence Day celebrations.

A bus overturned in Lancaster, injuring up to 20 people, including a critically injured 8-year-old boy. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A three-car accident on the 405 Freeway near Brentwood, LA, led to severe injuries, hospitalizations, and traffic delays, with freeway lanes reopening by 8:30 a.m. after the early morning incident.