An 87-square-mile area in Orange County is under quarantine due to the discovery of eight oriental fruit flies, threatening local crops. Residents are advised not to move produce off their properties.

Long Beach Police arrest Melvin Johnson Jr., linked to sex crimes over ten years, urging other victims to report. He faces multiple charges with bail set at $3.56 million.

A man from Orange County is indicted for possession of machine guns and CSAM, facing up to 70 years in prison.

A Greater Alarm Structure Fire in Adams-Normandie, L.A., quickly extinguished by 91 firefighters, left 24 families homeless; not wind-driven as initially thought. Cause under investigation.

Authorities are searching for Samaki M. Tywman, an inmate who left a Los Angeles reentry program. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black sweatpants.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn opposed the $205 million purchase of a skyscraper to replace the historic Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, citing concerns over heritage, accessibility, and budget allocation.

An ex-Oxnard officer, Randi Vines, pleaded not guilty to felony grand theft charges for misusing a city credit card and stealing cash from an arrestee.

Daniel Sandoval was sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to falsely reporting terrorist threats against U.S. military sites in California.

Two individuals from San Bernardino County pleaded not guilty to fraudulently obtaining $2.1 million in COVID-19 unemployment aid using stolen identities.

Irvine Police apprehended two suspects for stealing nearly $2,000 in goods from Sephora. The suspects, Ricadona Nitu and Voinea Nitu, face burglary and conspiracy charges.

Long Beach opens registration for over 600 winter recreation activities, including classes for all ages like cake design, soccer, karate, and yoga, available online, by phone, or in-person.

Kroger agrees to pay California $122 million in a settlement for not properly overseeing opioid dispensing, with plans to begin payments in early 2025. Funds will support opioid abatement programs.

"Former Mexico City resident, Daniel Shaun Zilke, received an 87-month sentence for leading a drug money laundering scheme, also being ordered to pay fines and restitution."