Police in Thousand Oaks arrest individuals linked to a surge in gang-related graffiti, causing significant damage, as detailed in a Ventura County Sheriff’s Office statement.

John Williams of Ventura faces multiple vandalism and hate crime charges for spray-painting swastikas; previously convicted of rape, he's also charged with stun gun possession.

Police are searching for Sirbu Lacramioara, 45, accused of stealing jewelry by distracting her victims with a kiss. The Irvine Police Department seeks tips about her crimes, which have occurred across the U.S.

Authorities found unsecured firearms within a child's reach in a Santa Clarita home; a 24-year-old man was arrested for child endangerment and firearm charges.

Bernhard Fritsch from Malibu was convicted of wire fraud for deceiving investors over $20 million through a fraudulent tech app, StarSite. He misused funds for personal luxuries and faces up to 20 years in prison.

Federal prosecutors have charged 24 individuals with illegal re-entry to the U.S., as part of Operation Take Back America, targeting illegal immigration and related crimes.

A fire in Disneyland's Pixar Pals parking structure involved several vehicles but resulted in no injuries. The Anaheim Fire Department extinguished the fire, whose cause is under investigation.

A man was found dead next to a car with shattered windows after a suspected freeway shooting in South Los Angeles; authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses.

The family of Jefte Vargas Ramirez has filed a $30 million wrongful death claim against the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after he was fatally shot by a deputy.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office reported a resident from Ojai was scammed by an individual posing as a U.S. Marshals agent, losing a significant amount of money.

An elderly man in Los Angeles sustained severe injuries from a hit-and-run accident; police are seeking information on the driver, with a $25,000 reward for leads.

San Fernando Valley man, Jose Ayala Casamiro, was arrested for possessing child abuse material and involvement with extremist group "764," known for exploiting children online.

LAPD seeks the public's help to find the driver in a December hit-and-run in Westlake that left a pedestrian severely injured. A reward is offered for information leading to the driver's capture.