An exchange of gunfire near Sherman Way left one person dead and another hospitalized in Winnetka; LAPD says the confrontation followed an apparent altercation.

A federal judge found the LAPD in contempt and the department ordered an immediate ban on 40mm launchers for crowd control. The decision tightens courtroom oversight of protest tactics.

A 22-year-old Anaheim resident was federally charged after allegedly posting menacing comments on Disneyland’s Instagram claiming pipe bombs were placed ahead of VP J.D. Vance’s visit. Federal filings say investigators traced the posts to multiple Instagram accounts and executed searches on his devices.

A San Diego doctor who admitted supplying ketamine linked to Matthew Perry’s death was spared prison, receiving home confinement, supervised release and community service.

A recycling-yard blaze at 4560 W. Doran St. in Atwater Village was knocked down in about an hour; no injuries were reported.

An Ebony Alert was issued for 15-year-old Kelsey Walker after she went missing from Lawndale Friday; authorities say she may be on foot.

A Redlands homeowner shot a man who police say broke into his house Thursday night and pointed a shotgun; the 52-year-old suspect was arrested with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police responded to a reported home invasion in Toluca Lake early Saturday; authorities say no suspect description has been released. Neighbors are urged to stay vigilant.

Gary Steven Daniel II of Oxnard pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material and faces an 8-year prison term. His arrest followed a CyberTip and extensive investigation.

The Alhambra Police arrested suspects for a series of robberies, including a smoke shop and follow-home heist. Evidence connected them to additional crimes such as vehicle theft.

A man died after being attacked with a metal object and run over by a vehicle in Beverly Hills. Suspect Christopher Cornelius was arrested, with bail set at $2 million.

Torrance Police arrested two suspects for attempting residential burglary; one suspect was camouflaged with leaves, involved in setting up hidden cameras.

Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a fire at an auto shop in Harbor Gateway, with 43 personnel achieving knockdown in 27 minutes; no injuries were reported.