An Alabama man is charged with threatening a California monastery, referring to himself as "Michael the Angel of Death." He was arrested with body armor and a sword; no firearms were found.

A 20-year-old is charged with murder after fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy at a Pico Rivera gas station. He faces the possibility of death or life without parole if convicted.

Two LAFD vehicles collided in separate incidents at the same Reseda intersection, prompting a large emergency response and an investigation. One person was injured.

Two Chinese nationals pleaded guilty to conducting a $16 million counterfeit Apple product return fraud scheme in the United States. They face significant prison time for their crimes.

A critical fire in a Santa Ana apartment complex displaced over 25 residents and injured two, with firefighters saving two bunnies. The blaze was contained by OCFA to the initial units. Causes are under investigation.

California professor Jonathan Caravello indicted for assaulting a federal officer by throwing a tear gas canister during a raid. He faces up to 20 years if convicted.

Santa Ana Police seek public help to find a woman who assaulted a food truck worker on August 9. The suspect is described as a Hispanic female, 35-45, in a red T-shirt. The incident, leading to the victim's bruises, was caught on video.

A new task force to enforce the PACT Act was announced by U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, aimed at combating animal cruelty with both federal and local law enforcement.

LAFD halted a grass fire in Westlake, Los Angeles, before it threatened a residential area. Firefighters contained the blaze and secured the site, with cause and damage details pending.

A five-car crash in North Hollywood injured multiple people, with a 68-year-old woman hospitalized in fair condition; six others declined hospital transport. Traffic was heavily impacted. Details on the cause are unclear.

"Operation Consequences" led by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department resulted in 12 arrests and weapon and drug seizures, implementing new policies from Proposition 36.

A firefighter sustained minor burns while responding to a fire at a home in Chatsworth, with all occupants safely evacuated; the LA Fire Department successfully extinguished the blaze.

A tow truck driver in South LA, Bobby Nunez, was arrested for allegedly towing a law enforcement vehicle containing a firearm during an arrest operation.