LAFD posted an alert Monday evening about a hazardous-materials incident at 1143 N El Centro Ave in Hollywood. The department shared a map and a details link while crews investigated.

A head-on crash on State Route 23 in Moorpark on Saturday left two dead and multiple people injured as CHP investigated.

CHP Newhall says a woman in her early 20s was struck and killed on southbound I‑5 near Templin Highway; investigators believe a semi fled the scene and are seeking witnesses.

Federal security grants for the 2026 World Cup remain delayed, forcing L.A. planners to weigh fronting police overtime and trimming fan events while they wait for FEMA awards.

Culver City police say a search warrant on the 10300 block of Culver Boulevard led to the rescue of four sex-trafficking victims and the arrest of a woman. Two men were cited as detectives continue to investigate.

A 42-year-old Fontana resident was struck and killed on Foothill Boulevard at Eucalyptus Avenue in Rialto; police named a driver and say impairment doesn't appear to be a factor.

A man in his 20s was shot Sunday night near Central Ave and 2nd St after an argument over money; police say the suspect fled and the victim is stable.

A civil trial opened Monday in Santa Monica as Donna Motsinger accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and assaulting her in 1972; deposition excerpts are expected to be central.

A man died after an early-morning shooting outside a Lewisville bar; police arrested a suspect nearby and are asking for tips. Detectives continue to investigate.

A young mother was swept into the East Fork of the San Gabriel River near the Bridge to Nowhere and later recovered dead; rescuers urged hikers to avoid the route.

LA County homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead near Compton Creek and the 710 Freeway; authorities have not released his identity.

A single-vehicle crash on the Empire Avenue off‑ramp from northbound I‑5 in Burbank left one person dead Sunday night; the CHP issued a SigAlert while investigators worked the scene.

Elijah Potts was sentenced to 10 years for a string of armed follow‑home robberies that hit shoppers across L.A. and Orange counties; prosecutors sought more and asked for restitution.