A $30,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrests in the murder of South Gate grandfather Hector Ascencio Sr., who was killed at home on September 16, 2023.

Several US states experienced a 911 outage, affecting emergency communications and prompting the use of alternative contact methods until service was restored.

Riverside County's new RivCoParks Library Pass initiative offers residents free park access using their library cards, aiming to promote outdoor activities and inclusivity during Earth Month.

Janice Hahn is organizing another gun buyback event in Lynwood, offering gift cards for surrendered firearms to improve community safety. This initiative has collected over 1,500 guns to date.

Anthony Roy Martinez faces 52 felony charges for conducting a million-dollar securities fraud, as per the LA County District Attorney's Office. He's convicted of grand theft and selling unqualified securities.

Mayor Karen Bass highlighted Los Angeles' progress in her 2024 State of the City speech, citing advances in reducing homelessness and crime, and streamlining city operations.

A man was arrested in Los Angeles for making bomb threats against LGBTQ and Latina groups. He was identified after calling a suicide hotline, and detectives worked quickly to charge him with making criminal threats with a hate crime enhancement.

A construction worker was killed by a toppled forklift at a Bel Air job site, despite LAFD's rescue efforts. Cal-OSHA is investigating the industrial fatality.

A Glendale man was arrested for selling items stolen from a park service facility in Needles, held on $30,000 bail, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department seeking tips.

Luis Ocampo Cardoso caused an 11-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway in Camarillo due to suspected DUI, leading to several injuries and the temporary closure of the northbound section for investigation.

A deadly multi-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles claimed one life and caused significant traffic delays during the Monday morning commute.

A gunman fired shots from a Marina del Rey apartment rooftop, causing a large police response and the eventual arrest of the suspect; no victims were found on site.

A man died in a plane crash in the San Bernardino mountains, with harsh weather delaying the search. The FAA identified the plane as a Gulfstream AC95. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the cause.