Whittier detectives executed a narcotics search warrant Thursday near Santa Fe Springs, seizing about 1.65 pounds of suspected meth and detaining three people.

Court papers reviewed by the New York Post say a city‑paid Peace Ambassador known as “Diablo” was arrested at MacArthur Park after agents found military‑grade body armor. The suspect is identified as Michael Angel Alvarez.

LADWP wants authority to form a small armed police force to protect substations, streetlights and crews as copper thefts surge. The plan would require charter and state-law changes.

Federal prosecutors say an Avenal inmate used a CDCR tablet to groom a 12‑year‑old, prompting a House Oversight records request and renewed scrutiny of the tablet program.

A man was stabbed on a Metro bus near USC early Friday; police say the suspect is at large.

A Perris skydiving jump left one person dead and another critically injured Thursday; Riverside County crews responded near 600 E. Ellis Avenue. Investigators are on scene.

A notice of claim says multiple teenage boys were sexually abused by female staffers at Rancho San Antonio in Chatsworth, and county and police probes are underway. The claim names L.A. County agencies and has paused transfers to the facility.

SWAT teams were called to a shooting near 600 West 5th in downtown Los Angeles after police said a suspect refused to surrender. Officials released few details as the scene remained active.

A man was shot and later died Thursday in North Long Beach near Plymouth Street. Police searched the neighborhood with drones and called in SWAT while investigating.

LAPD surveillance officers arrested three suspected burglars in Encino after a smash‑and‑grab; about $300,000 in handbags and jewelry were recovered.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by an E Line train near the Expo/La Brea station Thursday morning; Metro issued alerts and requested shuttle buses. Riders reported long delays and shared video of stalled trains.

A motorcyclist was killed in a Sun Valley hit-and-run. LAPD detectives are investigating and asking anyone with video or tips to come forward.

Drones helped Whittier police locate and arrest a man they say started a brush fire on Colima Road. Authorities are asking residents to call with tips.