Crime & Emergencies in ...
Caroline Joanne Herrling was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in a near $3.9 million fraud scheme involving identity theft and the horrific disposition of a body.
Sports in ...
Kobe Bryant's 2000 NBA championship ring, given to his father Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, is up for auction and could attract bids well above its current $94,000 price.
Community & Society in ...
LAUSD expands the Opportunity L.A. program, providing first graders with college savings accounts and an initial $50 deposit to encourage higher education savings.
A 66-year-old motorcyclist died after a van crossed into his lane and struck him on the 33 Freeway in Ventura County. The 34-year-old van driver suffered minor injuries. CHP is investigating the crash.
Firefighters rescued a horse stuck in mud at Hansen Dam Recreation Area in Los Angeles, facing challenging conditions and manual labor to free the animal.
One adult died and several children were injured in a two-car collision on the I-10 in University Park, Los Angeles; the freeway was closed for hours.
A woman was killed by a car in Huntington Beach while possibly tending to ducks. The driver cooperated with police, who do not suspect impairment. A second vehicle may be involved.
Politics & Govt in ...
Los Angeles could face an audit of its homelessness programs as the city is accused of failing to implement a 2022 settlement to reduce the homeless population.
Los Angeles City Council allocated $3.8 million for graffiti cleanup at the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza, with plans to recover costs from the property's Chinese owners.
Two shootings occurred in Long Beach; one involved a driver firing shots into the air with no one harmed, and the other resulted in a man being shot and the arrest of suspect Douglas Hammond. Police continue to investigate both cases.
Two shootings occurred in Long Beach; a teen was wounded in the first, while the second incident had no injuries but confirmed gunfire. Both cases are under investigation with unknown suspects.
San Bernardino man Joe Castillo was arrested for child sex crimes, facing charges of lewd acts with a minor. He's held without bail as authorities seek further information.
A group, including an ex-girlfriend, attacked a Lakewood home with bear spray, damaging property and affecting occupants including children and an elderly man. No injuries have been directly linked to the incident.