Kevin J. Gregory pleaded guilty to making fraudulent COVID-19 tax credit claims for a non-existent business, seeking over $65 million and obtaining $2.7 million for personal use.

An 87-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in L.A.'s Echo Park; a Ford Transit van driver fled the scene. Police seek public help and offer a reward.

Stanton's ex-Councilmember Hong Alyce Van faces charges for election fraud, including forging residency documents for re-election and illegal voting. She risks up to six years in prison if convicted. Her arraignment is set for January 29, 2025.

LA District Attorney Hochman has warned against exploiting wildfire crises, as nine face charges including arson and looting. Multiple decades of prison and high bails are possible.

Matthew Thomas Jackson was charged with murder and other offenses following a fatal DUI in Temecula, leading to a juvenile's death on June 12, 2024. He was captured January 17, 2025.

The weekly crime summary from the Manhattan Beach Police Department detailed 665 calls, 12 arrests, 8 traffic collisions, and 41 reports, including several burglaries and a school security breach.

Crypto figure and LA deputy have pleaded guilty to corruption and tax evasion; they face prison time for abuse of power, extortion, and fraud, with a $37 million theft from Meta mentioned.

Two men, Robert Kramp and Joe Salgado, were arrested for drug possession during a traffic stop by Victorville deputies after they threw a glass pipe from their car.

Santa Monica Police seek Fabian Mendez for a fatal shooting on January 15; he's considered armed and dangerous. Police urge the public to provide information but avoid direct contact.

An Apple Valley man was arrested for shoplifting due to Proposition 36, which targets repeat misdemeanor offenders. Perry Mack was detained by deputies with stolen goods from Dick's Sporting Goods.

Deputies in Victorville arrested 42-year-old Marcos Lopez for possession of a controlled substance, potentially facing enhanced charges under California's new Proposition 36.

Deputies in San Bernardino arrested Allen Hilbert and seized 87 firearms, including illegal weapons and 'ghost guns', from his home while investigating threats he made.

A stabbing in Long Beach left one injured; police investigation is active. In a separate case, a prohibited possessor was arrested for carrying a loaded firearm.