LAFD extinguished a fire at a Hollywood auto collision center within 22 minutes, containing it to the spray booth. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.

Man arrested for unlawful sex with a minor after found with a 14-year-old at a motel; investigation used cell phone tracking and reflects online predator concerns.

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man with a gunshot wound was found dead in a vehicle on Spaulding Street. Detectives are seeking information from the public.

Four individuals in Los Angeles faked bear attacks on luxury cars to file fraudulent insurance claims totaling over $141,000 but were caught when investigators found a bear costume.

An Orange County man faces sexual battery and hate crime charges after allegedly assaulting Maribel Vergara in a store and making derogatory remarks about her Mexican heritage.

A suspicious device led to the evacuation of Torrance courthouse. After assessment with a robot, the device was safely detonated by the bomb squad. Operations resumed later that day.

A woman was shot in her car in downtown Los Angeles; police are seeking help to find the male suspect who wore a yellow vest and rode a moped. The victim is hospitalized and stable.

Santa Ana Police are searching for Benedicto Quinonez, accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old at Madison Park and have requested public assistance.

LAFD responded to a fallen billboard at 5858 S Broadway St, with no injuries or damage to nearby homes reported. The situation was static and under control, with plans for the billboard's owner to handle removal.

Brea Olinda High School closed due to an "unspecified threat" on social media, with an investigation launched by local police. Classes and activities were canceled for the day.

Los Angeles police arrested Kenneth Woolfolk, suspected of multiple sexual assaults, asking potential victims to come forward as they continue investigating his alleged crimes.

LAFD halted a brush fire in Pacific Palisades that burned about one acre, with no damage or injuries reported. Firefighters contained the fire within an hour and remained on site for mop-up operations. No evacuations were ordered.

A Heritage High School teacher in Menifee was arrested for alleged child abuse after a physical altercation with a student, resulting in minor injuries.