Raul Najera, 45, was arrested in Los Angeles for a series of burglaries at businesses selling California Lottery tickets, ending a spree that caused significant losses to "mom-and-pop" stores.

What started as a Sunday afternoon dog walk near Palmdale ended with a homicide investigation and renewed questions about why human remains keep turning up in the most unexpected places across Southern California. The discovery at a cluttered desert auto yard marks the latest chapter in a particularly grim season for Los Angeles County investigators.

Carrie Elizabeth Romney, Mitt Romney's sister-in-law, was found dead near a shopping center in Santa Clarita. No foul play is suspected, and an investigation is underway.

The LAFD stopped a brush fire in Montecito Heights, with no structural damage or injuries, and an arson investigation is underway with one person in custody.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a Westlake apartment building, with arson suspected and an investigation underway. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Colorado River Station deputies arrested multiple individuals in Needles for various violations including DUI, driving without a license, grand theft, trespassing, and assault.

One killed in a drive-by shooting at a Hawthorne bar; investigation by police and LA County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau ongoing, with no suspects yet named.

A former student stabbed three staff members at Switzer Learning Center in Torrance; some victims are in critical condition, and bomb squad investigates alleged threats.

Two gun-related events occurred in Long Beach: a fatal shooting on Falcon Avenue and a no-hit shooting on 7th Street, both under investigation by the LBPD.

Three individuals were arrested for a May incident after a body was found on a Los Angeles freeway. They face serious criminal charges, including murder.

A 20-year-old man was fatally shot in North Hollywood; police are searching for two suspects. The incident occurred near Vineland Avenue and Chandler Boulevard. The motive is unclear, and the victim's identity has not been released.

Six suspects linked to a South American theft group were arrested in LA after attempting to escape across a building ledge; stolen items were recovered, and they're charged with burglary and possession of stolen property.

A man was fatally shot on Falcon Avenue in Long Beach, leading to an ongoing investigation as detectives seek information on the incident. The victim's identity is withheld pending kin notification.