LAFD posted an alert early Saturday reporting a structure fire at 12970 W Branford St in Pacoima. Crews from FS98 were dispatched and details were limited at the time.

State officials point to multi‑million‑dollar LA County seizures as evidence that grant‑funded task forces are breaking up organized retail theft rings. The state says the effort produced 29,060 arrests and $226M recovered.

Two burglary suspects crashed into a Metro bus in Westlake Friday, injuring multiple people and prompting an emergency response. Authorities say the crash happened around midday on 6th Street.

A Compton man who prosecutors say used Grindr to target and rob men was re-sentenced to 87 months after an appeals court ordered a new hearing.

Apple Valley's patrol station briefly closed after a resident turned in objects deputies said resembled Civil War–era cannonballs. Bomb technicians removed the items and no injuries were reported.

Homeowners in Benedict Canyon say Ortiz Consulting filed dozens of multimillion‑dollar mechanics liens that are blocking sales and prompting a police investigation.

A Corona mother says the woman convicted of killing her son could be released this Saturday after earning prison credits; the family is demanding answers and pushing lawmakers for change.

Police are searching for four men after an armed robbery near West 43rd and Hoover; detectives say a handgun was used and the suspects fled in a white Chrysler.

A 17-year-old was shot in the eye in North Hollywood Thursday night. Police say several teens fled in a black Honda Accord and no arrests have been made.

A stolen-car pursuit ended in the Los Angeles Riverbed after aerial video showed the vehicle’s hood blocking the windshield; deputies arrested a suspect in Paramount.

A Dorsey High player swung at a game official after a City Section playoff; school and district investigators are reviewing video and CIF rules could end eligibility.

A late-night crash in Santa Clarita left a married couple dead and their daughter critically injured. Deputies say a 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.

Federal prosecutors say fraudsters used stolen IDs and forged deeds to sell a $1.5M Burbank home and pull about $975K; three people were arrested and one suspect remains at large.