A 17-year-old was arrested following a fatal shooting in Boyle Heights, where a 20-year-old man was found dead in a car from gunshot wounds. The motives remain unclear; the investigation is ongoing.

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed at a Metro station near Universal Studios Hollywood. Authorities are searching for the suspect described as a bald male with a mustache. The incident has raised concerns over safety on the LA Metro system.

Police responded to multiple shootings in Long Beach, including a non-fatal injury, a negligent firearm discharge by Anthony Foster, and a third shooting without injuries. Investigations are ongoing.

A Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy agreed to plead guilty to using excessive force against a transgender man, violating the victim's federal civil rights.

FBI searched the home of LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams over a bomb threat at City Hall. Williams was placed on leave and is the "likely" source of the threat. No arrest was reported.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help to solve a 2020 mass murder in Aguanga, where seven people were shot at an illegal marijuana grow site.

A Metro bus collided with a big rig in South El Monte, injuring several passengers, with at least 12 affected and seven hospitalized. The incident is under investigation.

An Adelanto man was arrested for allegedly possessing over 1,000 images and videos of child pornography, some with infants, after a cyber tip from NCMEC.

A 77-year-old woman died after her car collided with a parked vehicle in Long Beach, and a medical emergency is suspected as the possible cause. The investigation is ongoing.

The Soto Fire in Jurupa Valley threatened homes, leading to evacuations and a rapid response. It was 80% contained by December 18 after burning 30 acres.

A fight involving juveniles at a Murrieta shopping center led to the arrest of six teens on assault and conspiracy charges; one adult suspect remains at large.

The LAFD extinguished a fire involving multiple vehicles in a Sherman Oaks carport; there were no injuries but two apartments and electrical panels were damaged.

LA firefighters quickly extinguished a rubbish fire on the side of the 405 Freeway in Sherman Oaks, with no injuries or threats to structures reported.