A man in Mission Viejo was charged with animal cruelty for throwing an injured cat in a dumpster. He pled not guilty, but was identified in surveillance footage. His bail was reduced, allowing for his release. The cat is recovering after surgery.

Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. died during a pursuit in Victorville; suspect Ryan Turner Jr. faces charges. Cuevas was a family man and coach, and the crash's details are under investigation.

The U.S. Justice Department filed a statement of interest supporting a church in a lawsuit against Santa Ana over alleged unequal zoning treatment under RLUIPA.

Los Angeles County beaches are facing an environmental crisis due to a toxic algae bloom affecting marine mammals like sea lions and dolphins, prompting public warnings to avoid contact and to report stranded animals.

A Colombian man pleaded guilty to acting as the getaway driver in an armed robbery at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where a $1 million watch was stolen.

A Los Angeles judge ordered S&W Atlas Iron & Metal Co. to temporarily halt operations amid allegations of environmental violations affecting a nearby high school.

A man was stabbed in Good Hope; the suspect, Salvador Ortiz, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

A 19-year-old man died in a Fullerton police shooting after allegedly threatening his father with a knife and drawing a pellet gun. His mother claims she had informed the police he was unarmed.

A fire in an Exposition Park apartment was extinguished by LAFD, with one woman critically injured. The cause is under investigation by the Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section.

Two suspects were arrested by Temecula Police for a commercial burglary and vehicle theft, with $50,000 worth of items recovered at a Santa Ana motel.

A woman was arrested for threatening a Metro bus driver in Hollywood; no passengers were onboard and no injuries occurred. Police are investigating the incident.

Los Angeles will have a mostly sunny week with mild temperatures and a chance of rain on Monday. Winds will pick up Monday night, but skies will clear up, leading to warmer, sunny conditions by Wednesday.

A missing toddler and his mother were found safe in Los Angeles County, concluding a week-long search involving the community and the Sheriff's Department.