Los Angeles County deputies arrested an alleged repeat shoplifter accused of hitting the West Hollywood Ulta Beauty, part of a wider crackdown on organized retail theft.

A Long Beach antiques dealer says a U-Haul full of 1920s–30s paintings, pottery and furniture was stolen; dozens of one-of-a-kind pieces remain missing and a reward is offered.

A $50,000 reward has been authorized after the 2019 Koreatown killing of Juan Cuevas as detectives renew appeals for witnesses. Tips may help break the cold case.

Florentino Contreras Bacilio was sentenced to 15 years-to-life for a June 2021 downtown Huntington Beach kidnapping; his co-defendant is serving 30-to-life.

A person was taken to hospital after a stabbing at Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park on March 13. Authorities are investigating and asking for tips.

LAFD reports a structure fire at 555 S Crocker St in downtown Los Angeles was extinguished; details on injuries and cause remain limited.

A 32-year-old Santa Clarita woman was arrested after parents reported an unusual relationship between their child and an adult tied to the Boys & Girls Club. The case is now with the county DA for review.

A burglar rappelled onto a Sherman Oaks balcony using a garden hose and stole a safe plus thousands in cash and clothing while the homeowner was away.

A Huntington Beach man was sentenced to 30 years to life after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two 6‑year‑old relatives; court records say the attacks began in 2011.

A juvenile on court-ordered furlough removed his GPS monitor and disappeared from Santiago Canyon College on March 10, the Orange County Probation Department says. Authorities are asking the public for tips.

LAFD posted a "KNOCKDOWN" alert after crews fought a structure fire at 1334 S Main St in Downtown Los Angeles; initial posts offered few details.

A driver accused of inhaling nitrous oxide led police across Los Angeles; video shows a balloon in the driver’s hand during the pursuit.

Rep. Laura Friedman announced a $1,031,000 federal award to modernize the Verdugo Fire Communications Center, funding new consoles and NextGen 911 features for a 13‑city dispatch hub.