Sheriff Chris Blackmon will hold a 1 p.m. briefing after a yearlong probe into alleged unlicensed assisted‑living homes. Authorities say a husband and wife were detained; details are expected at the press conference.

Late Tuesday, LAFD crews knocked down a structure fire at 900 S. Santa Fe Ave in Downtown Los Angeles; initial alerts listed a vacant one‑story commercial building and no immediate injuries.

Investigators say deputies deployed Tasers before shooting a woman who retrieved a gun during a June 15 domestic call east of Kingman; an independent probe is underway.

Union leaders say a tweak to a Norwich Township compensation deal risks locking Columbus into depending on neighboring fire departments for a growing share of runs.

A home on the 5100 block of Elm Street was fully engulfed late Wednesday; Everett Fire reports no injuries and investigators are on scene.

Police say a person in Atglen died after a dialysis port was cut; state police and the Chester County DA are investigating the death.

Dozens of guests were evacuated from the TownePlace Suites at Station Landing after reports of a strong chemical smell; two people were taken to hospital and crews called it a hazmat scene.

A 75-year-old woman identified as Robin Janes died after being airlifted from Brown Mountain on Tuesday. Pima County officials urged extreme caution as Arizona faces dangerous summer heat.

A Sacramento man was handed 4½ years and ordered to repay $575,425 after pleading guilty to filing fake COVID unemployment claims.

A joint FBI–Santa Maria Police Department probe led to the arrest of Brandon Johnson on alleged production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. He is due in federal court June 25.

A person was injured in a stabbing on South Beach Street in Nantucket on June 23; police say a suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

A crash at Center Hill and Este avenues in Winton Hills drew a large police response Tuesday; investigators say people were taken into custody and detectives are probing a possible robbery link.

Pablo Acevedo was sentenced to life plus 38 years for the 2023 killing of Pedie Edwards II. Surveillance, a burned car and license‑plate tracking helped tie the case across state lines.