Students and staff at Yorba Linda High were told to shelter in place Wednesday while deputies investigated suspicious circumstances on campus.

LAFD says a structure fire at 3232 E Estrada St in Boyle Heights was knocked down early Tuesday; the department's brief alert listed FS25 and said the blaze was "Now Out."

A rehab center in San Fernando Valley and its owner were ordered to pay over $1.5 million for improperly obtaining PPP loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a commercial building in Boyle Heights, overcoming entry challenges and dealing with lithium-ion batteries involved in the blaze; no injuries reported.

The LAFD extinguished a fire in Vermont Square, involving trees, a shed, a vehicle, and a home's attic, in 24 minutes without injuries. Firefighters also faced downed wires during the response.

Governor Newsom declares January as National Mentoring Month in California, emphasizing mentoring's importance for youth development and addressing issues such as loneliness and mental health.

Oscar Eduardo Ortega, a Mexican national with a criminal history, received a nearly 4-year federal sentence for illegal reentry into the U.S. after two deportations and convictions, including DUI manslaughter.

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.