Pedro Rueda was arrested in Thousand Palms for burglary, drug, and firearm possession by Palm Desert Sheriff's deputies. The investigation is ongoing.

The Manhattan Beach PD released a crime summary noting increased auto thefts and break-ins, with the department being proactive in offering crime prevention tips to the community.

Los Angeles is set to enjoy sunny days with temperatures in the 70s, ideal for holiday season outdoor activities. Evening temperatures will cool down, but remain mild.

JFK High School in Granada Hills evacuated due to a rooftop fire; LAFD quickly extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported. The cause is unknown.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a school construction site in Granada Hills, with no injuries reported. Fire was contained in 26 minutes and crews remained for assessment.

A 17-year-old boy died in South Los Angeles after an incident with fireworks. The LAPD Bomb Squad is investigating the accident which may have involved homemade fireworks.

Two men were fatally shot in separate incidents in South Gate, with local police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigating. No suspects are in custody, and the motives are unclear.

A woman was arrested in the San Fernando Valley after a high-speed chase involving a gray Honda Accord, reported as a "cold-plated" car by LAPD. The pursuit, covered by local news, ended with the vehicle crashing and the suspect's capture.

Firefighters extinguished a 10th-floor fire in a Woodland Hills high-rise, resulting in three worker injuries.

Los Angeles firefighters contained a fire in Boyle Heights, injuring one firefighter who is hospitalized. The fire spread from an outdoor fire and was tackled with 90 personnel and a robotic unit.

The family of an 8-year-old girl sues Sierra Canyon School, alleging she was assaulted in a "Kissing Club" by older students; the school is claimed to have not reported the incidents.

A 71-year-old Palm Springs man, Johnnie Pagels, was arrested for sending threatening letters to a news organization, facing charges of criminal threats and stalking.

LAFD responded to a fire in a restaurant's attic at a Historic South-Central LA strip mall; it was extinguished before they arrived. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.