A house fire in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, injured a woman and killed a cat, with the LAFD extinguishing the flames in under an hour. Cause under investigation.

Twenty-four Los Angeles County employees are accused of unemployment fraud, totaling over $740,000, with eleven recently charged with felony grand theft.

California AG and LAPD charged a couple with grand theft for a $1.9 million scam targeting the Vietnamese community.

Los Angeles firefighters responded to a restaurant fire in East Hollywood, extinguishing it in 36 minutes with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Officials reported a deadly shootout in Victorville involving Charles Murray, who fired at deputies attempting to serve warrants, resulting in his death.

A water pipe burst in a Valley Village apartment complex, causing damage and displacing residents, with LAFD and American Red Cross responding to the incident.

Los Angeles sheriff's deputies shot an armed suspect holding a baby outside a Paramount home; the child was unharmed, and the suspect was hospitalized.

Juan Carlos Ruiz was arrested in Oxnard on suspicion of lewd acts on a child; police seek additional victims, believing his assaults date back five years.

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.