LAPD arrested a man near USC after he threatened officers, claimed to have a grenade and a gun, and barricaded himself. No injuries occurred, and only a replica gun was found.

Gonzalo Garcia Rodriguez is charged with the murder of Eugenio Lopez Ramirez in Oxnard, pleading not guilty to all charges including first-degree murder.

Two men were arrested for a sexual assault in Landers with one facing charges for the act and the other for dissuasion; police are seeking more information.

Victorville man, Francisco Yzarraraz, was arrested after a raid revealed drugs, weapons, and stolen mail in his possession, violating his prior robbery conviction terms.

Owners of S&W Atlas Iron and Metal Corp. are jailed without bail over a 25-count indictment after an explosion near a school. They face charges related to hazardous waste disposal and public nuisance.

LA County Sheriff's Department seeks help to find a missing toddler, James Astuto, and his mother, Stephanie Ramos, last seen on March 8 in Bassett, California.

Claremont McKenna College faced a lockdown after a hoax call claimed an armed individual with a bomb was on campus, leading to a large police response and evacuation. The threat was later confirmed to be a false alarm.

A juvenile was arrested in Riverside County for felony evading after driving recklessly with a group on e-bikes and motorcycles; law enforcement prioritized public safety by not pursuing.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department reported 681 calls, six arrests, and 31 crime reports in one week, with incidents including theft, burglary, and a foiled break-in attempt.

A caregiver in Ojai, California, was accused of financial elder abuse, forging checks from an 81-year-old woman, stealing over $3,000. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested 25-year-old Heather Moore on related charges.

An Ojai woman was saved from a scam after nearly mailing $10,000 to a fake Wells Fargo employee. Officials intercepted the cash and are investigating the incident.

A man was rescued by helicopter after his SUV was trapped in a flooded creek in San Juan Capistrano during heavy rains. Firefighters executed a swift water rescue amidst challenging conditions.

Tacos La Rueda in Bellflower was robbed for the third time in 2023; suspects stole $1,000 and a register. No injuries were reported, and the suspects are still at large.