Rick Caruso announced he won't run for LA mayor or California governor, surprising political circles. He plans to impact the community outside of elected office and remains devoted to serving in different capacities.

Torrance Police arrested two suspects for attempting residential burglary; one suspect was camouflaged with leaves, involved in setting up hidden cameras.

Grenades found at a vacant house near an elementary school in San Gabriel Valley led to a lockdown and a law enforcement response. The situation was resolved with no harm.

Mayor Karen Bass mourns the death of civic leader Joy Atkinson, highlighting her impact on LA, her activism, political mentorship, and service as a commissioner.

A Long Beach man was charged with multiple felonies for allegedly trafficking a minor in Anaheim after being caught by the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force.

LA County Supervisor Barger offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who vandalized a Pasadena Jewish temple.

Jenia Resha Belt pled not guilty to the murder and DUI charges in the death of teen tennis star Braun Levi, facing potentially life in prison. Levi's mother advocates for DUI reform, with a civil suit seeking funds for a namesake foundation.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead in Hawthorne, with few details on the cause of death and no suspect description yet.

A known cocaine dealer in southwest Riverside County was arrested twice recently, first for drugs, weapons, and cash, then later for more contraband and stolen items.

A man was wounded in a shooting on Baltic Avenue in Long Beach. The LBPD responded around 10:22 p.m. The victim is stable; no suspect info is available.

LA enjoys ongoing sunny weather, as the National Weather Service forecasts unbroken sunshine with daytime highs around 68-77°F and clear nights with lows around 47-54°F.

Former piano teacher John Michael Kaleel was extradited from Australia to the US to face sentencing for child molestation after fleeing during his trial.

Glendale's official website announces the annual MLK Community Breakfast to honor Dr. King's legacy with community dialogue, a keynote by Shannon Bradley, and wide support from local organizations. RSVP by January 12th is required to attend.