An Amber Alert was issued for two missing children, Romeo and Sofia Ordonez, from Santa Clarita, possibly with Cristal Ordonez in a black Kia Sorento.

An explosion in a Bell Gardens apartment killed a teen and injured two others, with one sustaining severe burns. Investigators found materials indicating homemade explosives.

LAPD seeks a hit-and-run suspect involved in the death of 80-year-old Andriy Korshunov and his dog in Sherman Oaks; the abandoned Maserati was found damaged.

A fatal two-vehicle collision in Oxnard resulted in an 83-year-old woman's death and injuries to both drivers. Police are investigating and have not deemed speed or impairment as factors. Witnesses are asked to come forward.

A suspect was arrested for a burglary at Villanova Preparatory School after forced entry into a dormitory; identified as transient Houston Scott, found with burglary tools. A reward is offered for information leading to a conviction.

A large fire at a South El Monte metal recycling plant prompted evacuations and a shelter-in-place order, with no reported injuries and the cause of the blaze under investigation.

Fire in Los Angeles' Mid-Wilshire leads to one death; LAFD extinguishes blaze in 14 minutes, and an investigation is underway involving multiple agencies.

A Los Angeles man is charged with murder after a fatal fentanyl overdose in Thousand Oaks. Thomas Syslo also faces counts of drug possession, sale, and money laundering.

Routine patrol in Santa Clarita led to the arrest of a transient male with outstanding warrants, after deputies found a stolen U-Haul and methamphetamine.

A 19-year-old Costa Mesa man pleaded not guilty to rape and related counts and was ordered held on $1 million bail. Court papers include a restraining order and an alleged underage-sex allegation.

LBPD had a busy night with two stabbings, a shooting report, and a fatal traffic accident. Investigations for each incident are underway.

Los Angeles officials expand anti-trafficking efforts on Western Avenue, aiming to support survivors and prosecute traffickers and buyers, with partnership from the LAPD and Journey Out.

Students and staff at Yorba Linda High were told to shelter in place Wednesday while deputies investigated suspicious circumstances on campus.