San Bernardino County deputies arrested a 54-year-old felon for suspected meth possession, illustrating Proposition 36's increased authority to tackle drug crimes.

An investigation is underway after a fatal police shooting in Anaheim, with officers responding to a robbery call. A replica gun was found, and the shooting is under review by multiple agencies for accountability.

A high-speed chase in South Bay ended with the arrests of a male driver for felony evading and reckless driving and a female passenger in connection with an attempted robbery.

Los Angeles man arrested for the fatal hit-and-run of a Vietnam War veteran in Santa Monica; vehicle and evidence seized at his home after a detailed investigation.

Long Beach Police are seeking help to find at-risk missing teen Franklyn B. King, last seen on December 27. She has mental health conditions, exacerbating concerns for her safety.

A woman died and three were hospitalized after a townhouse fire in Panorama City, with over 70 firefighters responding and the cause under investigation.

Two-car collision in Harbor Gateway leaves one man trapped and three hospitalized; LAFD responded and extricated the elderly man, with all three victims in serious condition.

Authorities captured Olga Mendez in Paramount, CA, for a kidnapping and assault that occurred in Winchester. Mendez was arrested nine days after the December 18 incident.

A suspect has been arrested for the murder of three individuals in Baldwin Park, following a homicide investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

A man was shot dead on Christmas evening in Los Angeles. LAPD is seeking public assistance in the case that occurred near Cedros Avenue and Parthenia Street.

UCLA Police investigate a potential hate crime where a student was verbally harassed with homophobic slurs and paper wads were thrown at them by occupants of a car near campus.

A woman was arrested for theft at an Ulta Beauty store in Rancho Cucamonga under new Proposition 36 legislation, with enhanced sentencing for repeat offenders.

The DOJ reached a $15 million settlement with Southern California health providers for submitting false claims and engaging in kickbacks and self-referrals.