The Manhattan Beach Police Department reports a low crime rate for the week, with theft as the main issue and 17 arrests. No major crimes like auto theft or vandalism were noted.

The LAFD successfully performed a technical rescue of an individual trapped in a drainage tunnel near Corbin St bridge in Winnetka, with no injuries reported.

Two FedEx trucks collided on the 5 Freeway in Pacoima amidst heavy rain, with no reported injuries but causing significant traffic disruptions and a full freeway closure.

Van Nuys resident Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia pleads guilty to fentanyl and meth distribution in Ventura County, facing a 15-year sentence due to Prop 36 enhancements.

A fire ravaged a San Pedro building, prompting over 100 firefighters to contain it after two hours. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Jenia Resha Belt is charged with DUI-related offenses following a fatal collision that killed Braun Levi, an 18-year-old tennis star, in Manhattan Beach.

Four members of Turtle Island Liberation Front are indicted for plotting New Year's Eve bombings in California, facing multiple terrorism-related charges.

A shooting at a Yucca Valley house party resulted in one injured 18-year-old and the arrest of 29-year-old Nicholas Daniel Lee on attempted murder charges.

Culver City police arrested a suspected package thief during a traffic stop and are working to return stolen items before Christmas, urging residents to take delivery precautions.

The FBI's Operation Coast to Coast in LA resulted in over 200 arrests and seizures of drugs and firearms, targeting gangs, drug trafficking, and illegal gambling.

Authorities responded to Michael Weisman's threats of harm in Oak Park; he later issued a fake bomb threat and was arrested on multiple charges, including elder abuse and threatening officers. He posted bail after his arrest.

Los Angeles authorities are seeking more victims in a child exploitation case involving Julian Kurt Perez, an after-school worker arrested for possessing AI-generated CSAM.

LAFD quickly extinguished a garage fire at a Granada Hills apartment with no injuries and prevented flame spread to living areas. Traffic on Balboa Blvd was temporarily impacted.