Freelance photographer Steven Jourdan Castro was arrested in Orange County on several felony sex charges involving a minor, sparking a wider investigation.

LAFD extinguished a Valley Glen structure fire, taking 45 minutes with 63 firefighters involved. No injuries reported.

Riverside County deputies arrested a suspect for stealing $11,000 worth of construction equipment in the Lake Mathews area. The equipment was later recovered and returned to the owner.

The Manhattan Beach Police report multiple arrests for organized retail theft and highlight persistent police activity with 907 calls and 42 reports in one week.

LAPD seeks the driver in a hit-and-run that severely injured a 19-year-old pedestrian, offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to resolution.

California officials seized over 58,000 illegal cannabis plants and three tons of products in November, led by the Governor's taskforce aimed at combating illicit cultivation and ensuring public safety.

An electric school bus fire under an overpass in Lake View Terrace resulted in minor injuries to the driver and traffic disruptions; no children were aboard.

One man sustained non-life-threatening injuries from a stabbing during a fight in Long Beach. No suspect has been arrested; an investigation is ongoing.

Three LA residents arrested by Thousand Oaks Police, linked to transnational theft and identity theft ring, following a wallet theft in a grocery store.

A cyber-enabled hijack diverted about 78,000 vapes headed to Austin, and industry researchers warn digital intrusions are turning into physical cargo heists. Experts say tightening carrier systems and vendor controls is now essential.

LAFD firefighters extinguished a blaze at a historic, vacant residence in South-Central Los Angeles, using defensive tactics to prevent damage to nearby structures. No injuries were reported.

LAFD swiftly extinguished a fire at an auto body center on W Pico Blvd, with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained the blaze within 28 minutes, preventing damage to adjacent structures. Cause under investigation.

A joint task force in Southern California seized a significant cache of drugs and weapons, involving the LA County Sheriff's Department, DEA, and Ventura County Sheriff's Office.