Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced his candidacy for California governor, positioning himself as a tough-on-crime, reform-focused conservative.

A man was fatally shot outside a North Hollywood bar; suspect Carlos Meza has been arrested, with the motive and events leading to the shooting still under investigation.

Actor Kevyn Major Howard, known for "Full Metal Jacket", has died at 69. He founded the non-profit FUELED BY THE FALLEN to honor fallen soldiers and officers.

Suspect Fabian Mendez was arrested and charged with homicide after a fatal shooting in Santa Monica; the police seek additional information on the case.

Burglars used a car to ram into an Eagle Rock tobacco shop, stealing merchandise before fleeing in a white vehicle; similar incidents raise concerns. Police are investigating.

The 2025 Black History Festival in Pasadena will focus on resilience and community, offering performances, activities, and recovery services post-Eaton Fire on February 15 at Robinson Park.

A man was arrested for theft and other charges in Victorville under new California Proposition 36, and he was linked to additional offenses after his detention.

The Brand Library & Art Center's Art Talks is a free series featuring contemporary artists discussing their works, starting with Roksana Pirouzmand, Shana Hoehn, Miguel Nelson, and Nick Aguayo.

An LAFD worker's SUV was swept into the ocean by mudslides in Malibu during a storm. He escaped with minor injuries, and the PCH was closed due to dangerous conditions.

CalArts student Menghan Zhuang was found dead in her apartment, with authorities treating her death as a homicide and seeking a suspect of Asian descent seen fleeing the scene.

A shooting in Long Beach followed by a non-fatal injury and a separate gun recovery incident were reported by the LBPD, involving a heated dispute and an unrelated traffic stop.

Randy Lee King was arrested for assault and other charges related to a protest incident in Victorville, with authorities requesting additional witness information.

Matthew Daniel Johnson, a former school counselor, was sentenced to 30 years for child sexual exploitation crimes, including possessing and producing CSAM, some using hidden cameras at a school.