Long Beach reports a cybersecurity breach within the former CodeRED system, potentially exposing user information. Crisis24, which acquired CodeRED, states its new platform is secure. Residents are advised to change reused passwords.

Malibu City Council has approved a plan to separate from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, potentially affecting educational arrangements by the 2028-2029 school year, pending further approvals.

Over 1,000 attended Mayor Bass' Justice Fair in LA, offering jobs, education, and services, particularly to those impacted by the justice system, aiming to break crime cycles and support reintegration.

Shine LA, led by Mayor Karen Bass, held local service events focusing on habitat restoration, litter removal, and emergency resource distribution throughout Los Angeles.

Long Beach launches the Vacancy to Vibrancy Program to turn empty storefronts into art, aiming to improve aesthetics, deter vandalism, and attract businesses.

Long Beach's Winter Fun Days is a free, supervised recreation program for children 5-12, offering activities like arts and sports during the school break.

Long Beach offers a Treecycling program for eco-friendly disposal of holiday trees, running from Dec. 26 to Jan. 9, with drop-off locations across the city.

Los Angeles County is hosting a gun buyback event in South Whittier offering gift cards in exchange for firearms to reduce the number of guns in circulation.

The LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Barger to aid Altadena's small businesses post-Eaton Fire with new programs and support services.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to host Justice Fair 2025, offering resources ranging from jobs to housing for individuals impacted by the justice system, with over 80 participants expected.

Santa Monica introduces the Mass Timber Accelerator pilot to promote sustainable mass timber construction with incentives and technical support for developers.

Baldwin Park Police Department organizes "Christmas with the Cops," a toy drive to collect new, unwrapped gifts for children, hosting "Stuff the SWAT Truck" events for community donations.

Eaton Fire survivor receives an RV from Emergency RV founders Woody and Luna Faircloth, instilling hope and stability.