A man in his 70s was fatally stabbed in South Los Angeles; another man of similar age was arrested. Authorities are investigating the incident with no further details released.

Long Beach police de-escalated a situation involving an armed, suicidal woman without injuries, reflecting a focus on mental health crisis management.

A 24-year-old pregnant woman, identified by family as Bianca Esquivel, was killed in an Anaheim collision after a Lexus allegedly ran a red light; the Lexus driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

LAFD reported a structure fire at 1658 W. 45th St in Vermont Square that was declared "Now Out." Crews, including units tied to Station 66, responded to the scene.

A vehicle crashed into a Canoga Park barbershop, injuring three people, including two serious adult injuries and a minor injury to a teen. Firefighters removed the car and assessed building safety.

San Bernardino detectives arrested a 66-year-old Rolling Hills man in the November Crestline death of Newport Beach resident Aryan Papoli; investigators say the case remains active.

Loved ones search for 61-year-old Steven Savage, who is deaf and non-verbal and was last seen in Lynwood. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact the LASD Missing Persons Detail.

A man was shot and killed outside a South Los Angeles sports bar; authorities are investigating and have released few details.

UCLA found a rise in detentions of noncriminal Latino immigrants, with enforcement tactics shifting to increased workplace and public-space arrests. Detention conditions have worsened, and most detainees face deportation.

Los Angeles County warns of high bacterial levels at some beaches, advising against swimming near areas like Marina Beach and Santa Monica Pier, while other locations are cleared as safe.

After nearly three years on the run, Samuel Salazar was arrested for the murder of Noah Ivancso in Lake Elsinore, following ongoing investigations by law enforcement.

Family and neighbors in Pomona held a vigil for Ramiro Pacheco, who was detained by ICE in November; supporters say his pacemaker and need for medicine put him at risk.

California joins the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network, contrasting federal withdrawal from WHO, and launches PHNIX for public health infrastructure.