A man was arrested for stealing $5,000 worth of city property in Jurupa Valley. Surveillance footage identified Efren Samano, who was charged with grand theft and is held at a detention center.

Two Simi Valley youths admitted to a hate crime-linked assault, with one also confessing to further crimes. Three others await court dates. Sentencing is set for the confessing pair.

An Orange County deputy was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female inmate; the sheriff expressed disappointment and emphasized integrity.

LAFD rescued a man trapped in a storm drain in Cypress Park, successfully extricating him without injury after cutting through a grate, briefly affecting local traffic.

A Fillmore teenager was arrested for attempted murder with a pickaxe, and evidence from a search warrant linked him to the crime. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office thanked the public for help.

LAPD pursued carjacking suspects across Los Angeles, ending with their arrest and no reported injuries. The chase involved reckless driving and a temporary escape into an apartment complex.

A pedestrian was fatally struck on the 110 Freeway in South LA, causing major traffic delays and lane closures. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

A fire in Valley Village killed one person in a two-story apartment. LAFD contained the blaze in 21 minutes and prevented spread to nearby units. Cause under investigation.

A Palmdale mother has pleaded not guilty to child abuse charges following her son's fatal fentanyl overdose; she could face 15 years to life if convicted.

Authorities are probing a shooting in Hesperia following an argument, which left John Huddleston wounded. The suspects remain at large, with police seeking public assistance.

A man was arrested for child pornography after a SnapChat tip-off to NCMEC; San Bernardino Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant and set bail at $30,000.

Southern California teacher Steve Paul Perry Popper has been arrested on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography involving four juveniles.

A 7-year-old was found dead in a freezer in Lynwood; mother, father, and grandmother are arrested on related charges. Three other children were placed in protective care. The community and authorities are shocked, and an investigation is ongoing.